My Red, White and Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Pie with Granola Crust
This creative salsa sounds sweet and refreshing! From two peas & their pod.
These remind me of the rocket pops I got from the ice cream truck as a kid - only better. From Family Fresh Cooking.
Cooking Light's Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad
I love the sparkler on top of this cake/pie from Foodie Crush.
Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches from a farmgirl's dabbles
Double Decker Flag Cookies from Munchkin Munchies
Patriotic Salad with Quinoa and Berries
This salad is not only beautiful - it's fresh and delicious too. I love sweet summer berries in salads and quinoa adds protein and a hearty nutty bite. It's nice to have a big healthy salad to fill up on when there's bound to be desserts later.
serves 8
5 ounces salad greens (I used arugula)
3 cups cooked, cooled quinoa
1.5 cups blueberries
1.5 cups raspberries
Sliced watermelon cut into stars with a cookie cutter (optional)
favorite salad dressing, served on the side
On the bottom of a medium trifle dish or clear salad bowl, arrange one third of the greens. Top with half the quinoa, all but 1/4 cup blueberries, the remaining quinoa, another third greens, all but 1/4 cup raspberries, and top with the remaining greens. Arrange the remaining 1/2 cup berries over the top. If using watermelon stars, tuck into the sides and arrange on top of the salad. Make this salad up to 5 hours in advance, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Serve dressing on the side.
i don't think that salad could look any better! i love it served in that dish so that it features all the colors!
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Your salad trifle is GORGEOUS! I made a 4th of July trifle but its certainly not as healthy (or as beautiful) as yours, love the round-up! :)
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ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the watermelon stars in a salad. I also liked the two peas and their pod salad. Great ideas for the holiday, thank you.
Karen
That watermelon star is genius!!
ReplyDeleteThose patriotic ice cream sandwiches are adorable!! And I used to love rocket popsicles as a kid!
ReplyDeleteWow that salad looks amazing! Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...this post really got me in the mood to plan our menu! I love the watermelon stars in the salad! And I just posted a tri-colored potato salad tonight...didn't even realize it was patriotic! haha.
ReplyDeletethis is the perfect patriotic salad--and looks delicious! this one is on my list to make ASAP! xoh
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking salad! We have been eating so many salads lately. This one has a bunch of hubbies favorites, so I will have to make it!
ReplyDeleteYour salad looks excellent and beautiful! All the other treats look great too!
ReplyDeleteyellow cake pie is my kind of pie...pie tends to bring out the worst in me so i avoid it. but cake!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful weekend, yummy.
michele
I haven't visited in ages! Your recipe looks so healthy and refreshing. You must be the best Mom, giving your kids the healthiest, freshest foods. I want to be YOU! :) --Even though my "kid" is 21! LOL! Enjoy the 4th -- even if you can't watch the late fireworks, get some sparklers to light and your kids will LOVE looking at them. :)
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Gloria
Hi Gloria! So nice to hear from you! Thanks for your sweet comments... unfortunately even sparklers are illegal in Santa Barbara...
DeleteEverything looks so amazing! I mean EVERYTHING!!! so many great dishes. The photos look stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove, love the looks of this salad. I love the color combinations and the adorable star shaped watermelon. You are to cute! I am also going to check out that yellow cake with chocolate mousse. My kids would love that.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy 4th!
First, I love that salad with quinoa and berries. Yum! Second, I've got a trifle bowl that has been in my cupboard unused for YEARS. I've never considered using it as a salad bowl! Great idea, thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteYour salad looks amazing. I have been wanting to try a quinoa fruit salad!
ReplyDeleteYour food is so beautiful I almost want to just look at them.....almost. I know they are just as delicious too. I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the round-up! All are inspiring ideas and gorgeous pics! I have gotta try your salad and the one with berries and jicama, Happy 4th to you!
ReplyDeleteyouve got a beautiful blog here, fantastic pictures! I've nominated you for the versatile blogger awards, as your blog continues to impress me.
ReplyDeleteLove your Frozen Yogurt Pie the best! Thank you for all the inspiration!!
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Before the summer is over, I vow to make your frozen yogurt pie! Thanks for including my cookies in your line-up! Happy 4th, Marina!
ReplyDeleteWow does that salad look terrific. Another use for my trifle bowl.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh those little res ice cream sammy's. I could die!!!!
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