50+ Gluten Free 4th of July Recipes | Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Get your all-American gluten free 4th of July recipes so that you are ready for summer parties and barbecues. From grilling mains to salads and sides to red, white, and blue desserts, you’ll be enjoying these patriotic food ideas from Memorial Day through Labor Day, including the fabulous Fourth!

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When you are planning your menus for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day, what are you thinking? Cool sandwiches and salads for a picnic? Snacks and treats for the beach? Burgers and hot dogs for a barbecue? Or popsicles and red white and blue sweets for dessert?

Well, I think I can help you out with lots of 4th of July food ideas and recipes galore. And yes, they are all gluten free!

Gluten Free Fourth of July Recipes (for Memorial Day and Labor Day too!)

Gluten Free Appetizers and Snacks

Let’s get the party started. And the best way to do that is with some finger foods everyone can grab and munch on while they say hello to friends and family.

A closeup of a Deviled Egg garnished with paprika and dill with more blurred int he background on a platter.

Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs

This picnic classic is made without mayo, using Greek yogurt instead. But they are still nice and creamy with the zippy flavor everyone loves.

Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs Recipe

Chef salad ingredients threaded onto toothpicks on a rectangular wood plate.

Chef Salad on a Stick

Turn the classic salad into a cool and easy finger food perfect for dunking in your favorite dressing or dip like an easy Honey Mustard Dip. Just roll up deli meats and cheese and thread them on a toothpick with lettuce tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Chef Salad on a Stick Recipe

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

From bowls of chips to platters of veggies, every party needs this classic dip. Only this recipe is a little lighter because it's made with Greek yogurt.

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip Recipe

BBQ Turkey Meatballs

Sweet and savory and perfectly tender, kids and adults are sure to love them. Baked in the oven and then slathered in barbecue sauce, they are ready in less than 30 minutes.

BBQ Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Melting cheese dip sripping off of a tortilla chip.

Layered Mexican Cheese Dip

Just layer 4 ingredients and bake until hot and melty. Then rip open that bag of tortilla chips and get ready to scoop up ooey gooey layers of cheese and salsa.

Layered Mexican Cheese Dip Recipe

Celery, apples, carrots, bowls of peanut butter and cream cheese, and other toppings on a wooden board.

Ants on a Log Snack Platter

One of the all-time favorite kids snacks is super fun when you turn it into a kid-friendly version of a charcuterie board. They can DIY their favorite combos.

Ants on a Log Snack Platter Recipe

Mango Avocado Salsa

So fresh and summery and perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips. It's a delicious change from the same old salsa.

Mango Avocado Salsa Recipe

Cucumber Dill Dip

Fresh, creamy, and oh so delicious, bring some Mediterranean flavor to your American celebration. It's great with vegetables or gluten free pita.

Cucumber Dill Dip Recipe

Bacon Buffalo blue cheese dip in a bowl surrounded by veggies and chips.

Blue Cheese Buffalo Dip

Kick things up with this creamy dip. To make it even better, it also has bacon!

Blue Cheese Buffalo Dip Recipe

Gluten Free Grilled Main Dishes

No collection of 4th of July recipes would be complete without something to toss on the grill. You can go with basic burgers and hotdogs, but maybe you want to level up your barbecue. Just make sure you have gluten free hamburger buns and gluten free hot dog buns.

French Onion Burgers

Turn your basic grilled cheeseburger into something totally epic. Inspired by the classic French Onion Soup au Gratin, stuff those caramelized onions inside a juicy beef hamburger on a gluten free bun and pile all the gooey cheese on top.

French Onion Burgers Recipe

sliced grilled flat iron steak on a white serving plate with bowls of side dishes behind it

Balsamic Grilled Flat Iron Steak

The flavor-packed five-ingredient balsamic vinegar marinade gives this grilled flat iron steak a sweet and smoky crust and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Balsamic Grilled Flat Iron Steak Recipe

Grilled chicken dinner on a plate with cooked potato slices

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts

So juicy and flavorful from a simple and versatile Greek yogurt marinade with only a handful of basic ingredients. Just toss the yogurt marinated chicken on the grill and get ready for dinner.

Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

A black bean burger on a bun with pineapple, yogurt sauce, and guacamole on a blue plate.

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

If you need a meatless main at your barbecue, try these hearty burgers. They are so satisfying and pack a flavor punch.

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers Recipe

Buffalo Hot Dogs

You’ll be Top Dog when you load those franks with homemade spicy buffalo ketchup and plenty of smoky bacon and crumbled blue cheese. Just grab some gluten free hot dog buns.

Buffalo Hot Dogs Recipe

Balsamic vinegar reduction is drizzled over grilled steaks topped with alternating slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.

Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon

A simple and creative way to dress up some amazing grilled steaks. After cooking your steak on the grill, top it with juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic for a summery flavor treat.

Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe

Grilled Greek Beef Kabobs on a dinner plate with rice, hummus, Zoodles Greek salad, and tzatziki on top of a red placemat and a blue cloth napkin with white flowers.

Beef Souvlaki

Take a trip to Greece without going any further than your own backyard! Just thread steak and vegetables on skewers and let them soak in an easy marinade for a burst of fresh Mediterranean flavors.

Beef Souvlaki Recipe

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Whatever you are grilling, be sure to slather on this tangy sauce. Smoky and sweet, this rich and thick sauce is so easy to make but next-level deliciousness.

Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe

More grilling recipes:

Jalapeno Bacon Burger from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebobs from A Dash of Sanity
Spicy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks from Lemons for Lulu
Grilled Sausage with Peppers and Onions from Cravings of a Lunatic
Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs from Culinary Ginger

Gluten Free Summer Salads and Sides

The Fourth of July menu isn’t complete without side dishes. From cool salads to hearty beans and potatoes, there is something for everyone.

Apple Broccoli Salad

A no-mayo vegetarian version of the classic picnic side dish. Made with Greek yogurt plus walnuts and cheddar cheese, you get an extra burst of flavors, protein, and crunch.

Apple Broccoli Salad Recipe

Three Bean Salad

This refreshing but hearty vegetable side dish is made with a medley of green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas in a zesty homemade vinaigrette. It's a staple at summertime parties.

Three Bean Salad Recipe

bowl of healthy coleslaw with a spoon next to it

Apple Coleslaw

Crisp and creamy with juicy apples, dried cranberries, and a maple Dijon dressing made with Greek yogurt give it a delicious sweet and savory flavor we can all love.

Apple Coleslaw Recipe

Ranch Potato Salad

Made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, and it packs in all of your favorite flavors. You don’t even need a Ranch dressing seasoning packet – just simple ingredients from your pantry.

Ranch Potato Salad Recipe

A spoonful of homemade baked beans scooped out of a white corningware dish

Semi-Homemade Baked Beans

These will have family and friends begging for the recipe. All of the flavors of slow-cooked beans, but none of the effort in a semi-homemade version of the classic barbecue side dish.

Semi-Homemade Baked Beans Recipe

A bowl of Foil Packet Potatoes on a table with other dishes.

Foil Pack Potatoes

Simple and buttery, this is a side dish recipe you can enjoy any time, anywhere. That’s because you can toss those potato foil packs over the fire, but also in the oven or on the grill.

Foil Pack Potatoes Recipe

Mustard coleslaw in a bowl garnished with parsley.

Creamy Mustard Coleslaw

Add a little zip to the menu with this tangy slaw. It's so simple to make and changes up the usual side.

Creamy Mustard Coleslaw Recipe

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

If you don't want to fuss with boiling and you're out of space on the grill, roast your corn in the air fryer. It's so quick, but gives it great flavor.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Recipe

The Bird's-Eye View of a Plate of Potato Salad with Two Forks Digging in

Instant Pot Potato Salad

Make quick work of this classic side by cooking the potatoes and eggs together. Then toss it in a tangy yogurt and Dijon dressing for amazing flavor.

Instant Pot Potato Salad Recipe

small bowl of fruit salad with chopped strawberries, blueberries, and watermelon stars surrounded by red ad white star napkins and a blue stripe cloth napkin

Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad

Juicy berries and watermelon stars are perfectly patriotic for the 4th of July and all of the summer holidays. Tossed in a light honey-lime dressing, it’s sweet, fresh, and delicious.

Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad Recipe

A white bowl of Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad on a table with red cloth napkins.

Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad

It is light, fresh, and made with just a few basic ingredients that give it a burst of bright Mediterranean flavors. Tomatoes and cucumbers are tossed in a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.

Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad Recipe

More salads and side dishes:

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Tomatoes, and Peas from Domestic Superhero (use gluten free pasta)
Creamy Pea Salad from Love Bakes Good Cakes
Ranch BLT Pasta Salad from Let’s Dish (use gluten free pasta)
Broccoli Bacon Pasta Salad from Mandy’s Recipe Box (use gluten free pasta)
Classic Italian Pasta Salad from Wishes and Dishes (use gluten free pasta)
Basic Macaroni Salad from 365 Days of Baking and More (use gluten free pasta)
Spinach, Pine Nut & Parmesan Pasta Salad from Lemon Tree Dwelling (use gluten free pasta)
No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad from The Love Nerds