11 Last-Minute Fourth of July Recipes

Recipe: Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad

Fifteen minutes is all you need to create this bright and flavorful salad. Dressed with a simple Honey Vinaigrette, this salad is so simple and satisfying, you will make it all summer long.

Recipe: Grilled Ratatouille Skewers

Your guests will love these tasty and healthy grilled kabobs. To make the most of your time, prep your vegetables and make the Summer Sauce while the wooden skewers are soaking.

Recipe: Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad

It is hard to decide which ingredient is the star in this quick and easy summer salad. The Lady Cream peas, fresh corn, and smoky bacon combine to create a tasty dish that highlights some of our favorite summer produce.

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Tacos

You don’t have to spend hours at the smoker to serve up great outdoor flavor. Place the chicken in the marinade early in the day while you prepare for your party.

Recipe: Sour Cream Potato Salad

A backyard cookout isn’t complete without a potato salad. Your guests will love this bacon-flavored salad with a sour cream, mayo and herb dressing.

Recipe: Burgers with Green Tomato Mayonnaise

The Green Tomato Mayonnaise is a fabulous way to use your garden tomatoes and fresh basil. The quick burgers are awesome on their own, but this summer condiment adds even more flavor.

Recipe: Buttermilk-and-Honey Chicken Kabobs

The chicken can be marinating in a wonderful mixture of buttermilk, honey, and hot sauce while you finish straightening the house and arrange flowers for your last-minute get together.

Recipe: Deviled Potatoes

These can be made a day ahead of your event, if you have that much time. But they are equally easy and delicious if you need to make them for an impromptu party.

Recipe: Party Poppers

Keep your hungry guests satisfied with these delicious two-bite appetizers. Stuffed with chicken cream cheese and wrapped in bacon, they may completely forget about the burgers on the grill.

Recipe: Sesame, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

For a fast and fresh side for your last-minute cookout, you can’t go wrong with this beautiful salad. Ready in 10 minutes and bursting with flavor, this might become your favorite summer side dish.