Easy July 4th Berry Recipes!

June 29, 2015

Need a quick-fix for your independence day celebration? Naturipe has you covered with these easy no-cook  July 4th Berry Recipes! With so many of us busy traveling and vacationing during the summer, planning for a get-together can catch you off-guard. But with the recipes below, you’ll always be prepared with a tasty and creative dish. Maybe you need to wow last-minute guests, or forgot to prep something for this afternoon’s neighborhood cookout. All you need are some fresh Naturipe berries and a few other grocery store staples. Anyone can bring chips and hot dogs, but your friends will thank you for bringing a fun, healthy and fresh dish!

Easy Flag Fruit Dessert:

This snack is so easy your kids can put it together while you’re loading up the car. All you need are your blueberries, any red colored berries, and either yogurt-covered or white-chocolate-covered pretzels. Check out how to arrange them into a flag at FamilyFreshMeals.com

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Mixed Berry Salad with Mint:

In addition to being ridiculously easy to prepare, this salad is beautiful and nutritious. You can easily make it ahead of time and chill it, or combine all the ingredients right before party time. Either way, those fresh mint leaves will perk you up in time for the fireworks show! Get it at MarthStewart.com

Tip: replace the orange liqueur in this recipe with defrosted orange juice concentrate for a more kid-friendly option.

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Raspberry Mango Salsa:

Put a delicious berry twist on traditional mango salsa with the boldness of raspberries! This salsa is fast and simple to make. It makes a great dip, as well as a tasty topping for cream cheese crostinis or even fish tacos. Get it at NaturipeFarms.com

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Strawberry and Brie Bites:

There’s just something about brie! Pair it with fresh strawberries, basil leaves, and top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze to make these scrumptious appetizers. Check out EatingWell.com for the recipe. If you can’t find balsamic glaze at your local grocer, simply using a good dark balsamic vinegar will do just fine.

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Party Peanut Butter Fruit Dip:

For a wonderfully wholesome appetizer, dip some Naturipe berries into this yummy peanut butter fruit dip. Kids and adults alike will flock to this simple dip made with peanut butter, honey, and vanilla Greek yogurt. Just pop your favorite berries onto toothpicks or skewers and let the dipping begin! And don’t be surprised if you catch some double-dipping culprits with this recipe from Yummly.com

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And don’t forget, July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day! Keep the July 4th festivities going for a few days more by having a sundae day with the family!

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