4th of July Salad Recipes

From the classic potato and pasta salads, to more creative uses of watermelon and corn, we have the perfect 4th of July salad for you.

Staff Picks

Fourth of July Salad

Rating: 4.8 stars
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This is the best holiday salad, hands-down. Great wholesome healthy taste! Great for the fireworks, picnics, or a family dinner side. Add a hint of love and enjoy!

Seven Layer Gelatin Salad

Rating: 4.45 stars
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Don't wait until the last minute to make this recipe. Each layer has to set before the next one is added.

Lela's Fourth of July Potato Salad

Rating: 4.55 stars
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This is my mother's potato salad recipe. Every 4th of July she would make this potato salad for around 30 to 40 people. The recipe calls for ten pounds of potatoes. The sweet onions, dill pickles, and green and black olives give the recipe a wonderful flavor. Now it is always a must-do on the 4th of July. See footnotes for smaller version.

Red, White, and Blueberry Fruit Salad

Rating: 4.74 stars
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This is an easy, refreshing fruit salad that's been in our family for years. We usually reserve it for patriotic days, but it can be enjoyed all year long.

All-American Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Rating: 4.75 stars
16
This is a great twist on two all-American favorites--the potato salad and the loaded baked potato. Served cold, this has been a crowd-pleaser at our many family functions and is often requested. Even people who don't normally love potato salad seem to love this!

Summer Corn Salad

Rating: 4.43 stars
277
This fresh and flavorful salad features buttery yellow corn tossed with chunks of tomato and onion with a fresh basil vinaigrette.

Minnesota Broccoli Salad

Rating: 4.35 stars
17
No bacon, no fruit, no seeds: this broccoli salad, adapted from a recipe in a newspaper clipping from 1980, combines potato salad flavors--hard-cooked eggs, dill, celery seed, mayo--with crisp fresh broccoli.

Refreshing Cucumber Watermelon Salad

Rating: 4.51 stars
49
I make this for all of my summer picnics, a huge hit!

Classic Macaroni Salad

Rating: 4.46 stars
2050
This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

Rating: 4.6 stars
375
The perfect fruit salad for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator before I serve it. Enjoy.

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Rating: 4.49 stars
954
This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.

Classic American-Style Potato Salad

Rating: 4.7 stars
67
Most potato salads look and taste better when made with low-starch red boiling potatoes. For Classic American-Style Potato Salad, you can use any size of this variety, but the small new potatoes cook 10 to 15 minutes faster than the larger ones. Choose potatoes that are all roughly the same size, if possible, so they cook in the same time.
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Alyson's Broccoli Salad

Rating: 4.79 stars
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Confirmed broccoli haters have changed their minds after tasting this salad. It is great for potlucks or buffet meals. Make a day or so before you wish to serve to meld the ingredients. I have used sugar substitutes for the white sugar and also used nonfat or low-fat mayonnaise and it still tastes great!