I have gathered together 27 great 4th of July party food ideas that are easy to make, delicious, and best of all – healthy.

While the 4th of July is all about fun, some of us face the difficult challenge of figuring out what to serve to keep everyone happy and satisfied.

You definitely don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen while guests and family are soaking up the sun and enjoying the laid-back vibe.

You’ll find appetizers, mains, and desserts, pulling your menu together fast and efficiently, so you can be part of the fun and not the frenzy.

1. Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Source: allnutritious.com

Tacos are a favorite with most people, but are time-consuming to make.

My tried-and-tested crockpot chicken tacos bring all the fabulous taco flavors with minimal prep and the crockpot doing all the work.

It’s a great combo of tender chicken breasts, onions, loads of seasoning, and chunky salsa spooned onto tortillas and topped with guacamole and sour cream.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 201
• Fats: 9.4g
• Protein: 21g
• Carbs: 15.5g
• Fiber: 10.7g
• Sugar: 2.6g

2. Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

Source: allnutritious.com

Salmon always translates into a high-end dish to impress, but no one needs to know that this one takes under 45 minutes to make!

Imagine – a combination of sockeye salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and tangy feta. It’s delish and healthy!

Serve with a choice of lemon garlic quinoa, grilled asparagus, Mediterranean salad, garlic roasted potatoes, arugula salad, or tzatziki sauce.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 234
• Fats: 11g
• Protein: 29g
• Carbs: 5.1g
• Fiber: 1.4g
• Sugar: 0.9g

3. Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan

Source: allnutritious.com

Get into the festive mood with my delicious Hawaiian chicken sheet pan recipe.

With chunks of juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, sweet pineapple, and a hint of tangy Hawaiian BBQ sauce, this dish is the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and smoky.

Best of all, it’s made using only one sheet pan, so you won’t have loads of dishes to wash on the 4th of July. 

Per Serving:

• Calories: 399
• Fats: 11.7g
• Protein: 43.05g
• Carbs: 24g
• Fiber: 4.2g
• Sugar: 18g

4. Spinach and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

Source: allnutritious.com

Every celebration meal should have a salad option, but lettuce can get boring.

Spice up your salad game and offer your guests a refreshing, healthy crisp salad that’s also low calorie and gluten-free.

This colorful salad offers sweet grape tomatoes, creamy salty feta cheese, crisp spinach leaves, with a tasty dressing of red wine, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, and honey. They are sure to come back for more!

Per Serving:

• Calories: 315
• Fats: 27g
• Protein: 5.8g
• Carbs: 13g
• Fiber: 2.7g
• Sugar: 7.9g

5. Mexican Bean Salad

Source: allnutritious.com

Not all salads have to include greens, and this is a great example of a fresh, healthy salad with a difference.

The main ingredients are black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and bell peppers. You can add spice with Jalapeños, or leave them out if you have small kids. 

Per Serving:

• Calories: 287
• Fats: 10g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbs: 39g
• Fiber: 13g
• Sugar: 4.7g

6. Keto Fried Chicken Tenders

Source: allnutritious.com

Keto fried chicken tenders are crispy, savory, and rich, perfect for a 4th of July party.

These golden brown chicken pieces are low in carbs and high in protein.

Serve with your favorite dip and a side of cauliflower mash, zucchini noodles, or a kale salad.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 214
• Fats: 12g
• Protein: 23g
• Carbs: 4.6g
• Fiber: 1.8g
• Sugar: 1.3g

7. Chicken Salad Bites

Source: allnutritious.com

When people are wandering around and mingling, they want small appetizers that they can grab and go.

My chicken salad bites are healthy, easy to make, easy to eat, refreshing, filling, a little sharp, and savory.

They’re perfect for popping into your mouth between the fireworks and the laughter.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 137
• Fats: 6.7g
• Protein: 16g
• Carbs: 2.3g
• Fiber: 0.4g
• Sugar: 1.1g

8. Air Fryer Carrots

Source: allnutritious.com

Don’t load your guests plates with unhealthy fries! Air fryer carrots are crispy outside, soft inside, sweet, garlicky, and yummy.

They make the perfect side for any main dish, adding a pop of color and a burst of flavor.

This is one of the simplest side dishes you can make – you just need carrots, some seasoning, and your air fryer.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 207
• Fats: 14g
• Protein: 2.2g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 5.8g
• Sugar: 8.8g

9. Cottage Cheese Chips

Source: allnutritious.com

Here are some delicious chips without the chips!

Using only 3 ingredients – cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, and bagel seasoning (and my recipe!), you can make scrumptious healthy chips that even the kids will love.

They’re crispy, savory, and addictive. Serve with a variety of tempting dips – think guacamole, spicy salsa, hummus, blue cheese dip, Greek yogurt, or pico de gallo.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 40
• Fats: 1.9g
• Protein: 3.4g
• Carbs: 2.3g
• Fiber: 0.1g
• Sugar: 0.8g

10. Frozen Yogurt Bark

Source: allnutritious.com

Need a dessert for your 4th of July Party menu? My frozen yogurt bark is fruity, sweet, low-calorie, and fun to make and eat.

It’s ice cream in a healthy style, and my guests always come back for more.

Get adventurous and make it your own – you can add cacao nibs or switch the Greek yogurt for chocolate Greek yogurt for a chocolaty treat.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 57
• Fats: 2.1g
• Protein: 3.5g
• Carbs: 6.7g
• Fiber: 0.8g
• Sugar: 5.5g

11. Flourless Protein Cake with Blueberries

Source: allnutritious.com

Looking at this scrumptious blueberry cake, you wouldn’t think it’s low-calorie, gluten-free, and ideal for those wanting a healthy diet.

It’s made with only five ingredients – Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, eggs, cornstarch, and blueberries.

I LUV how it comes out of the oven with a golden crust and vibrant bursts of blue. It’s a great way to end the evening, paired with a cup of coffee.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 163
• Fats: 3.2g
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 0.8g
• Sugar: 8.8g

12. Tuna Cucumber Boats

Source: allnutritious.com

One thing I dread is an appetizer that breaks apart and explodes, ruining  carefully-chosen designer outfits!

That’s why these tuna cucumber boats are a total hit. Crisp cucumber shells make the perfect no-mess base for the zesty, creamy tuna filling – and they look so tempting too.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 118
• Fats: 0.7g
• Protein: 21g
• Carbs: 6.4g
• Fiber: 1.1g
• Sugar: 3.3g

13. Strawberry Yogurt Bites

Source: allnutritious.com

As a hostess, nothing makes me happier than watching guests circle back for seconds with big smiles.

This is a recipe I use again and again for my 4th of July parties. Strawberry yogurt bites are sweet, refreshing, cooling, creamy, crunchy, healthy, and delicious.

The base ingredients are strawberries, yogurt, and granola, but I like to invent variations using nuts, dark chocolate, and other fruits like cantaloupe, orange, or decadent cherries.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 54
• Fats: 2g
• Protein: 3.1g
• Carbs: 6.1g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2.9g

14. Mango Avocado Salad

Source: allnutritious.com

Serving up a variety of salads is a great way to provide an interesting, healthy, and different 4th of July party menu.

Add this one to your table – it offers a fun tropical vibe with sweet mango, creamy avocado, crispy cucumber, red onion, and tangy grape tomatoes, seasoned with lemon and garlic.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 312
• Fats: 20g
• Protein: 5.2g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 13g
• Sugar: 18g

15. Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken

Source: allnutritious.com

My slow cooker comes to the rescue again, and I can relax while it does the work.

Offer your guests a hearty, healthy main dish of tender, shredded chicken breasts that are creamy, cheesy, rich and velvety, seasoned with Italian herbs for a burst of Mediterranean charm.

You can serve it with brown or white rice, roasted veggies, or garlic bread.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 407
• Fats: 22g
• Protein: 38g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fiber: 1.7g
• Sugar: 2g

16. Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins

Source: allnutritious.com

Not all muffins are made equal, and these are a cut above the rest!

Guests will love to grab one as they stroll around and share stories.

The muffins are packed with the warmth of cinnamon and rolled oats, paired with the natural sweetness of apples.

To make an even more decadent version, add chopped walnuts and pecans, and replace the honey with maple syrup.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 126
• Fats: 1.3g
• Protein: 8g
• Carbs: 21g
• Fiber: 2.6g
• Sugar: 10g

17. Watermelon Feta Bites

Source: yummymummykitchen.com

The 4th of July means fun in the sun! Here’s a great appetizer that captures the summer flavors, looks appealing, and is healthy.

Think – sweet, juicy, cooling watermelon, salty creamy feta cheese, finished with a tangy balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

It looks pretty and tastes delicious.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 105
• Fats: 4g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbs: 13g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 11g

18. Strawberry Bruschetta

Source: goodlifeeats.com

For my next treat – sliced strawberries roasted with balsamic vinegar and spooned on top of toasty bread that has been spread with tangy goat cheese.

It’s perfect for a patriotic 4th of July, bringing vibrant red tones to your party table.

To add a gourmet touch, choose an artisan bread that has a fabulous crusty outside.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 185
• Fats: 8g
• Protein: 7g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g

19. Broiled Feta and Tomatoes

Source: panningtheglobe.com

Talking about artisan bread, here’s another addictive topping that your guests will LUV to pile onto crusty slices.

Fresh cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and a hunk of feta cheese are melted under the heat of the broiler, resulting in a hot jumble of soft creamy feta and garlicky sweet juicy blistered tomatoes.

It’s easy to throw together and perfect for a party.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 178
• Fats: 15.6g
• Protein: 5.2g
• Carbs: 6.2g
• Fiber: 1.4g
• Sugar: 4.1g

20. Strawberry Salsa with Fresh Basil and Balsamic

Source: omgyummy.com

This easy summer favorite gets a flavor boost from macerating – letting the fruit soak just long enough to draw out its natural juices.

A splash of balsamic vinegar enhances the strawberries’ sweetness, making them perfect for spooning over creamy goat cheese on bruschetta or even drizzling over ricotta or ice cream for a sweet-savory treat.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 43
• Fats: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Carbs: 10g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 6g

21. Pulled Pork Sliders

Source: thekitchengirl.com

Sliders are the ultimate 4th of July crowd-pleaser – bite-sized, juicy, and easy to eat while mingling and making memories.

Traci from Kitchen Girl has a fab recipe – pulled pork sliders made with tender, juicy pulled pork topped with coleslaw, BBQ sauce, and dill pickles.

Offer with a creamy dressing, jalapenos for those who like the heat, and baked veggie chips for the kids.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 339
• Fats: 13g
• Protein: 14g
• Carbs: 41g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 21g

22. 4th of July Appetizer

Source: walkingonsunshinerecipes.com

Want to bring some patriotic flair to your 4th of July spread?

Get creative and make a food flag using pepperoni, Swiss cheese, and blueberries – it’s playful, festive, and fun!

Serve with crackers or fancy breadsticks, and watch your guests snap photos before digging in.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 319
• Fats: 25g
• Protein: 16g
• Carbs: 8g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 5g

23. Pinwheel Sandwiches

Source: amandascookin.com

Here’s an innovative idea to ensure your appetizer sandwiches don’t fall apart when guests pick them up – roll them into cute pinwheels!

These delicious pinwheels are the perfect finger food made with tortillas rolled together with a choice of ham or turkey, bacon, sliced cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and a cream cheese ranch-mayo mixture.

I would make a HUGE platter, because they’re sure to be super-popular.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 112
• Fats: 7g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbs: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g

24. Cheeseburger Sliders

Source: aboutamom.com

Add variety to your slider platters with these juicy, beefy, melty cheeseburger sliders, perfectly seasoned and served on soft buttery buns.

For extra oomph, you can add bacon, BBQ sauce, grilled onions, or  sautéed mushrooms.

The sliders are quick and easy to make and can be prepared and frozen before the last-minute rush.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 197
• Fats: 8g
• Protein: 13g
• Carbs: 17g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 3g

25. Pico de Gallo

Source: goodlifeeats.com

Genuine hot and spicy Mexican Pico de Gallo may not be on your list when you have kids coming round to join the celebrations.

This great recipe offers a family-friendly version without jalapeños, and also replaces cilantro with oregano.

It’s a fabulous fresh treat of tomato, cucumber, onion, garlic, lemon, and seasoning, perfect for offering as a dip or spooning onto crusty bread.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 26
• Fats: 0g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbs: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 3g

26. Grilled Salmon Burgers

Source: theforkedspoon.com

Serving salmon at your 4th of July celebration adds a touch of sophistication to your menu.

But, that doesn’t mean you have to slave in the kitchen for hours like a sous chef – they take only 30 minutes to make!

Think – fresh salmon grilled to perfection on mini brioche buns and topped with fresh greens and creamy lemon garlic aioli. It’s a tempting, healthy dish that will impress your guests.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 532
• Fats: 36g
• Protein: 26g
• Carbs: 24g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 9g

27. Vegan Cucumber Hummus Bites

Source: drivemehungry.com

My last idea should be the first one you serve! Welcome guests with a platter of these delightful, refreshing, colorful appetizers.

Made with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, hummus, and topped with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, or Kalamata olives, they’re an excellent choice to set the scene for your fabulous 4th of July party.

Per Serving:

• Calories: 169
• Fats: 9g
• Protein: 8g
• Carbs: 17g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 2g