Top Ten Foods for a July 4th Barbeque, Plus Useful Tips
Keep Your 4th of July Barbeque Traditional by Serving These Foods
By Amy Brantley, published Jun 01, 2007
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Top Ten Foods for a July 4th Barbeque #1: Potato Salad
It wouldn't be the 4th of July without potato salad. Potato salad is very popular at a 4th of July barbeque because it goes so well with grilled meats. Potato salad tastes good with steak, chicken, hot dogs, and even hamburgers. Just remember to keep it nice and cold or you'll get salmonella.
Top Ten Foods for a July 4th Barbeque #2: Fresh Lemonade
July is always hot and humid, that's why lemonade is so popular at a 4th of July barbeque. Instead of adding ice to your lemonade, add frozen cubes of lemonade. This way, your lemonade will not become watered down.
Top Ten Foods for a July 4th Barbeque #3: Pasta Salad
Another great side dish for your 4th of July barbeque is pasta salad. This dish is refreshing and not too heavy, which makes it perfect for a hot summer day. If you're worried about keeping your pasta salad chilled, skip the mayonnaise and make a dressing using oil and vinegar. Then you won't have to worry about keeping it cold.
Top Ten Foods for a July 4th Barbeque #4: Watermelon
Watermelon is popular at 4th of July barbeques because people enjoy having contests to see who can eat the most watermelon in the shortest amount of time. But, watermelon can also be made into delicious desserts and drinks.
Top Ten Foods for a July 4th Barbeque #5: Hot Dogs
What 4th of July barbeque would be complete without hot dogs? Hot dogs, fresh off the grill, are absolutely delicious. If you want to make your 4th of July barbeque a little more gourmet, try making homemade hot dog buns.
Top Ten Foods for a July 4th Barbeque #6: Potato Chips
The perfect side dish for hot dogs and hamburgers is potato chips and not just any brand will do. The best potato chips for your 4th of July barbeque is Lay's. Yes, they're greasy and full fat, but hey it's a holiday. Live a little.
Enjoy fireworks, while enjoying traditional 4th of July foods.
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Takeaways
- Put bbq sauce on right before chicken is done to avoid burnt sauce.
- Freeze lemonade and use in place of ice cubes.
- Use oil and vinegar in place of mayonnaise.
Did You Know?
Many people also serve steak at their 4th of July barbeque, but you want to avoid this if you are on a budget and are throwing a party on short notice.
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