Whether you're gathered with friends around the grill or enjoying a picnic with your family, a Fourth of July celebration isn't complete without delicious food. So before the fireworks go off, try your hand at these 12 athlete-approved, America-inspired recipes.
Simply click each dish title for the full recipe, and check out even more at Cooking With Team USA.
Entrees
Chicken Shish Kebabs
What You'll Need: Red Onions, Yellow Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Chicken, Arugula, Mint, Chili Flakes, Lemons, Oregano
Blackened Chicken and Cilantro Lime Quinoa
What You'll Need: Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cinnamon Chipotle Rub, Vegetable Oil, Chicken Stock, Quinoa, Cilantro, Avocado, Chobani Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
What You'll Need: Red Bell Peppers, Asparagus, Olive Oil, Italian Chicken Sausage, Rigatoni, Baby Eggplant, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic, Red Wine Vinegar, Parmesan, Parsley
What You'll Need: Dried Green Lentils, Dried Parsley, Garlic, Onions, Walnuts, Panko Bread Crumbs, Flaxseeds, Mushrooms, Kale, Dijon Mustard, Balsamic Vinegar
Side Dishes
Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese and Pickled Blueberries
What You'll Need: Watermelon, Feta Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mint, Red Onion, Arugula, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Red Wine Vinegar, Blueberries, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sugar, Allspice, Chili Flakes, Coriander Seeds
What You'll Need: Balsamic Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chicken Breast, Purple Cabbage, Carrots, Red Peppers, Almonds, Dried Cranberries, Brown Rice, Baby Spinach
Roasted Tomatoes with Broccolini
What You'll Need: Pear or Grape Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Broccolini, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, Lemon
Garlic, Lemon and Parsley Chickpea Salad
What You'll Need: Garbanzo Beans, Lemons, Italian Parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Red Peppers, Sweet Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Kale, Romaine, Arugula
What You'll Need: Grape Seed Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, Smoked Paprika, Celery Seeds, Parmesan Cheese, Wild Rice, Orange Bell Pepper, Artichoke Hearts, Grape Tomatoes, Scallions, Almonds
Desserts
What You'll Need: Blueberries, Blackberries, Chobani Bluerberry Greek Yogurt, Honey, Rasperries, Strawberries, Chobani Rasperry Greek Yogurt, Small Paper Cups, Popsicle Sticks
What You'll Need: All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Butter, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Chocolate Chips, Heath Bits
What You'll Need: Butter, Self-Rising Flour, Eggs, Sugar, Lemon, Low-Fat Milk