Entertaining An Easy Summer Menu for the Fourth of July By Vicky McDonald Vicky McDonald Vicky McDonald is a Seattle-based editor with over 15 years of experience in the media industry. She currently works as an editor for ParentMap.com. Prior to that, she was a senior content manager at Allrecipes. She loves baking, developing new recipes, and growing vegetables. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on June 30, 2017 Trending Videos Close this video player Great American food for a great American holiday. Celebrate the Fourth of July with some great American food — Alaskan salmon, grilled corn, ranch salad, and sweet juicy peaches. We've chosen 10 easy recipes that celebrate America and all its great summer produce. Appetizers Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Rave Review: "Easy to prepare, and grilled them on the BBQ. They were Fantastic!" — Peach Photo by hungryallweighs. hungryallweighs Black Bean Avocado Salsa Rave Review: "Delish! Great salsa with chips for a party! I added a scoopful to my eggs the next morning with a little cheese — so yummy! The lime juice really saves the avocado from turning brown!" — emilyg Photo by Jennifer Baker. Mains Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon Rave Review: "Wow! I don't think I've EVER made salmon this good. It was juicy and tender and tasty. Will definitely make it again and again and again." — MerecedesJR BrandiG Southern BBQ Chicken Rave Review: "This was some of the best BBQ chicken I've ever made. It came out perfect! It will definitely be my go-to BBQ chicken recipe for guests this summer. The rub and sauce was easy and DELICIOUS." — bonironi Holiday Baker Sensational Sirloin Kabobs Rave Review: "These kabobs were amazing!!!! My guests were drooling over them! I only marinated them for 4 hours, but the flavor was fantastic!!!" — SCOOBY42 Photo by Elle. Sides Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Rave Review: "Very good considering how quick and easy this is to prepare. Great side with grilled chicken. Makes a lot, so great for group dinners." — Beth Photo by Melissa Goff. Grilled Corn Salad Rave Review: "A very tasty salad using all the fresh produce of the summer. We liked the combination of the ingredients in this salad. The leftovers held up well for lunches the next day." — Molly Photo by Molly. Skewered Grilled Potatoes Rave Review: "These potatoes were very tasty. Marinated them for 4 hours and served them to company we had over for a BBQ. There were no leftovers." — Summerpls Skewered Grilled Potatoes | Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. Desserts Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad Rave Review: "I can remember when this recipe first came out. Every party served it and there was never any leftovers. This is my go-to summer dessert." — izzymae30 Photo by abapplez. Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler Rave Review: "As a southern girl, I've had many variations of peach cobbler. This one definitely tops them all." — VANSANT Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler | Photo by Yoly. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit