4th of July Appetizers

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From dips to salads, and everything in between, here are my favorite 4th of July Appetizers to share for this fun and patriotic holiday. You’re sure to impress your guests no matter which one you try!

Be sure to check out my other 4th of July roundup lists:

• 99 July 4th Recipes
• 99 July 4th Desserts
• 49 Quick Side Dishes for a Cookout

4th of July Appetizers to Make This Year (60+ Ideas!)

1

Fried Zucchini Recipe

Fried Zucchini is wildly addicting and our favorite way to eat zucchini lately. Served as a side or appetizer, these will quickly disappear, just as fast as you can fry them up!

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2

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes are unripened tomatoes generously coated with a Panko and cornmeal seasoned breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. These are a must have in the summer when tomatoes are in season.

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3

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini fritters are perfect for a fast and easy snack or light lunch. Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese or even green onions and enjoy!

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4

Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Frito Bites

Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Frito Bites are crunchy, tangy, sweet-with-a-little-heat, pork-tastic Frito bites! Carolina sauce never paired so well with pulled pork. It’s a perfect tailgating recipe!

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5

Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers

Get ready for quite literally the EASIEST recipe ever! Everything Bagel Stuffed Peppers have only 3-ingredients that come together in no time. Great make-ahead low carb snack or even a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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6

Apple Pecan Salad

Apple Pecan Salad is made with crunchy, salty, and sweet ingredients all tossed together with a homemade balsamic dressing. Enjoy!

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7

Ham Salad Sandwich Recipe

8

Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

Grandma's Cucumber Salad recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ's or potlucks. 

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9

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Light, refreshing with a slight zing this is my Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe! It's a classic that is perfect as a side dish or as a snack.

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10

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Deviled Eggs and Potato Salad are combined into this ultimate Deviled Egg Potato Salad recipe! Perfect as a spring or summer side dish.

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11

Ambrosia Salad Recipe (with Sour Cream)

If you want a salad that tastes just like dessert, Ambrosia Salad is the ticket! Made with fresh pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, coconut, and mini marshmallows and stirred together with a sour cream/whipped cream dressing.

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12

Classic Coleslaw Recipe

This Coleslaw Recipe is a classic, from scratch recipe that will make you never buy store-bought coleslaw dressing again! Here's how you can prepare this perfect summer side dish.

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13

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is the perfect way to use up those fresh summer ears of corn! Fresh vegetables and pasta are tossed in a Mexican chili lime sauce and served chilled.

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14

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

This Cowboy Caviar Recipe is a Tex-Mex inspired dip that has been around for years! Enjoy on its own, with chips or spooned onto tacos! It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. 

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15

Pigs in a Blanket with Crescent Rolls

A classic appetizer for kids and adults alike, Pigs in a Blanket will be the first thing you run out of at your next party. Simply roll mini sausages in a crescent roll and bake! Dijon mustard or shredded cheese, along with coarse salt take these over the top!

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16

Hot Dog Pretzel

Frozen rolls and hot dogs turn into fun and easy Pretzel Dogs! Serve with your favorite cheese dip and you have a winning appetizer.

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17

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe

Four ingredients and a hot oven are all you need to make cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls! Delicious fresh or saved for school lunches!

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18

Taco Dip

Taco Dip is a super easy and oh so delicious appetizer that combines refried beans, a cream cheese and sour cream layer and all your favorite taco toppings. Serve with tortilla chips at your next party!

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19

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is creamy, spicy and perfect for a party appetizer! Pair with chips, veggies and/or crackers. Enjoy!

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20

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip is delicious with vegetables and crackers. Be careful though because it's SO addicting!

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21

Black Bean Dip Recipe

This is a warm and spicy Black Bean Dip Recipe! Made with spices, black beans, salsa, and cream this dip is perfect with chips!

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22

Fresh Tomato Salsa

This Salsa Recipe is so fresh and easy to make! You only need a few basic ingredients and 10 minutes. Adapt as you like!

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23

Easy Deviled Eggs

A classic Deviled Eggs Recipe, just in time for Easter! This is the quintessential appetizer that everyone seems to love. 

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24

Bacon Wrapped Mushrooms

Bacon Wrapped Mushrooms are an incredible appetizer or side dish. Filled with a blue cheese mixture that will knock your socks off!

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25

7 Layer Dip

This 7 Layer Dip is a classic appetizer that everyone loves! Packed with beans, cheese, salsa and all things Mexican, grab some chips and dig in!

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26

Grilled Corn

Grilling some chicken or burgers this summer? Well look no further for your new favorite summer side dish. Learn how to grill corn with this simple tutorial!

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27

Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad is a healthy salad perfect for the late summer months. Filled with fresh corn, avocados, sweet basil, cherry and golden tomatoes, peppers and zucchini. 

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28

Grilled Corn Salsa Recipe

This Grilled Corn Salsa Recipe is perfect for a summer appetizer or just as corn salsa dip for any day! Eat with chips or plain!

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29

3-Ingredient Easy Onion Dip Recipe

My Hot Onion Dip Recipe is the easiest appetizer ever with only 3-ingredients! Sweet Vidalia onions, Swiss cheese, and mayo are baked until hot and bubbly. It's my favorite go-to when I'm asked to make a last minute appetizer for game day, holiday buffets or any occasion! Serve with pita, tortilla chips, bread or if even fresh veggies if you want to keep it low carb.

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30

Imitation Crab Pasta Salad

This creamy Imitation Crab Pasta Salad is packed with veggies, tons of fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing. It’s easy to make, super satisfying, and perfect for a quick lunch or potluck side.

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31

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

This Italian Pasta salad recipe has it all! Tender pasta, salty pepperoni, cubed mozzarella, lots of diced veggies and a homemade olive oil and garlic dressing. The longer it sits the better it tastes! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs or simple side dish.

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32

Tuna Salad Recipe with Pasta

This creamy Tuna Salad Recipe with Pasta is tangy, crunchy, oniony, and delightful! Perfect for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or snack to store in the fridge. 

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33

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is salty, sweet, tangy and creamy. Serve with crackers, vegetables, or slices of bread.

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34

Simple Macaroni Salad

This Simple Macaroni Salad is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor from crisp veggies and a tangy mayo dressing. It’s the perfect make-ahead side dish for picnics, potlucks, or easy weeknight meals.

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35

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip Recipe

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip is creamy, tangy, zingy, spicy, salty, addictive. Basically, world peace in an appetizer. Enjoy with friends or alone!

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36

Classic Hummus Recipe

This Hummus Recipe is a simple and basic Middle Eastern dip that only takes about ten minutes to make. Use a blender or a food processor for best results.

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37

Watermelon Caprese Salad

Juicy watermelon is paired with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze in this refreshing Watermelon Caprese Salad.

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38

Mint Watermelon Salad

Made with only three ingredients, this is Watermelon Mint Salad! Perfect for summer this salad is cold, refreshing, and naturally sweet!

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39

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This Strawberry Salad is made with bacon and topped off with a poppy seed dressing! Perfect for spring or summer, make this soon!

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40

Doctored Up Baked Beans

Sweet and savory, these Doctored Up Baked Beans are easy to make and a fantastic addition to any summer meal, but you didn't have to slave for hours in the kitchen. Flavored with bacon, molasses, onions, garlic and more, you will fall in love with this classic recipe.

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41

Boston Baked Beans

Tangy yet sweet this Boston Baked Beans recipe can be made on the stovetop or in a crockpot. Don't like tang? I have alterations for that too!

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42

Nutella Deviled Strawberries

A fast, three-ingredient dessert or treat, perfect for any party or afternoon pick-me-up. If you've never had Deviled Strawberries, get ready to live!

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43

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe

This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe is perfect for any get together or for a snack! It’s also super kid-friendly thanks to the sprinkles. 

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44

Fruit Salad Recipe

This Fruit Salad Recipe is filled with delicious fresh fruit and topped with a lemony vanilla simple syrup as a dressing. Enjoy!

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45

Charred Corn Salad

This fresh Corn Salad recipe is elevated by charring the corn! Toss with bell peppers, radishes, and a killer dressing, summer here we come!

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46

Mexican Street Corn Recipe

This Mexican Street Corn Recipe is a delicious treat of Mexican Cuisine that you need in your life, like now. Trust me, it may sound a little strange but it is SO good.

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47

Classic Guacamole Recipe

Everyone loves Guacamole, especially this classic, fail-proof Guacamole Recipe! Perfect for any party and always a winner. Make this basic guac recipe with avocados and lime juice and add in any extras you like!

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48

Mexican Street Corn Guacamole

All the flavors you know and love from Mexican Street Corn stirred into creamy corn guacamole! An easy and show-stopping appetizer.

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49

Corn, Basil, and Peach Burrata Salad

This Corn, Basil, and Peach Burrata Salad is light and summery. This might be the freshest appetizer ever! Serve with crackers.

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50

Mom’s Canned Salmon Dip

Try this Canned Salmon Dip Recipe! Made with only three main ingredients in 10 minutes or less, this is certainly a crowd pleaser.

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51

Sweet and Sour Meatball Recipe

This Sweet and Sour Meatball Recipe is so simple to make and are perfect appetizers. Odds are you have all the ingredients already on hand!

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52

Crockpot Chicken Nacho Dip

My ultimate creamy and cheesy Chicken Nacho Dip, made in the crockpot, is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.

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53

Caprese Salad Dressing Recipe

Nothing beats a Caprese Salad, but you it's even better when you dress those ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and sweet basil with a homemade garlic balsamic dressing! The perfect caprese salad dressing.

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54

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect appetizer! It’s easy to make, popular and always the first thing eaten. So delicious!!

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55

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip Recipe

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip is creamy, tangy, zingy, spicy, salty, addictive. Basically, world peace in an appetizer. Enjoy with friends or alone!

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56

Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Dip

Creamy Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Dip is perfect with pretzels or graham crackers! Dive into this sweet and addicting summertime dip! 

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57

Simple Bruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta is an easy, Italian appetizer that always goes over well. Toasted bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with diced garden tomatoes, fresh basil and a hint of balsamic vinegar.

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