4th of July Recipes with a Mediterranean Twist

Those of us who live in the United States, celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July with a traditional backyard cookout and barbecue featuring grilled meats, all sorts of side dishes, and red, white & blue themed desserts. These 4th of July Recipes with a Mediterranean Twist are recipes that we often make in my family, in addition to some of the more traditional American fair!

Summertime is the perfect time to showcase the bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables in simple, unfussy ways. In today’s roundup, you will find:

two favorite fritter recipes and a colorful meze platter; both make great choices for appetizers.
my two popular kebab recipes and a recipe for flavorful grilled lamb patties
a lighter, Greek version of coleslaw and my two go to summer Greek salads; all wonderful pairings to any grilled meat
and, for the end of your meal, a refreshing Italian granita and a fantastic recipe (my family’s favorite) for New England peach cobbler which will nicely round out your menu!

These 12 recipes are perfect for any summer gathering or backyard cookout. I hope that you find something from this list that sounds interesting to you and that you try it for this 4th of July!