Food and drinks for the 4th of July are what millions of Americans are thinking of. If you are tired of always eating the same things, why not give it a go at other alternatives?
The best thing about these 2 recipes is the fact that everyone can cook them and you can even buy the ingredients using your SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits from USDA.
Grilled watermelon for the 4th of July
Many Americans still do not know you can grill watermelon. Believe it or not, it is possible to grill watermelon and, what is more, it is juicy and delicious. Since watermelon is sweet, it will caramelize as it is grilled.
The smoky flavor is something many others love. The change in texture is what many people who tried it prefer about it. Try it before the 4th of July in case you do not like it. To prepare it, wash the watermelon and cut it into 2 halves.These halves should be cut once more into 2 more halves.
Then, get thick slices in the shape of a triangle. Remove any seeds. Grilling will not be difficult, but wait until the grill is hot enough. To make it even better, you can add any sauce you like. Some love grilled watermelon with a honey and lime touch, while others opt for dips.
Watermelon salad for the 4th of July (Independence Day)
If you have not prepared anything yet for the fourth of July, you are still in time to buy watermelon and make a delicious salad. It will take less than 30 minutes and no cooking is required.
The ingredients you will need for the watermelon salad for the 4th of July are onion, cucumber, cheese, and watermelon. For four people, a small piece of each ingredient will be enough.
For the dressing, you will need 2 tablespoonfuls of vinegar, a teaspoonful of honey, 2 or 3 tablespoonfuls of extra virgin olive oil, chopped mint leaves to taste, and a pinch of sea salt and pepper.
Once you have peeled, cut, or sliced the ingredients, add the dressing and serve. Keep it simple but delicious for the 4th of July.