40 Fourth of July Recipes, from Marvelous Mains to Seasonal Sides

Linda Pugliese

Get cooking on the Fourth of July with our best-loved recipes. From hot dogs to creamy potato salad to pulled pork sandwiches, we're sharing everything you need to make the holiday a memorable one.

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Linda Pugliese

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a delicious party for family and friends featuring our best main course and side dish recipes. It's not a summer get-together without grilled meat, barbecue-inspired plates, seasonal vegetables, and all-American hot dogs and burgers, which is why we made sure to include recipes for all of the above and more.

Ahead, you'll find two different takes on one essential main: pulled pork. Our Italian Pulled Pork, pictured here, strays from the usual barbecue sauce by using herbs and spices, such as fennel seeds, parsley, sage, rosemary, and garlic, to ensure it has tons of flavor. Looking for something a little more classic? Make our Pulled-Pork Sandwiches with Pickled Vegetables. Boneless pork shoulder is prepared in a slow-cooker with ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, sage, and oregano. Once it becomes tender and shreddable, encourage your family to pile it high between sliced potato rolls and finish their sandwiches with their favorite toppings. If you ask us, though, our Tangy Cabbage Slaw is the perfect finishing touch.

Of course, no Independence Day festivity is complete without hot dogs—and we have several flavorful recipes that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters in your group. Try the Grilled Hot Dogs with Sweet-Hot Relish, which are topped with a homemade relish that's made from cornichons, sliced onions, and sliced chile peppers—it'll put the jarred stuff to shame every single time. Even more indulgent is the recipe for our California Bacon-Wrapped Dogs—double the pork means double the flavor. Topped with a fiery blend of peppers, onions, and tomatoes, this bright bite is sure to disappear in a flash.

Nothing goes better with burgers and hot dogs than potato salad, another summertime classic. Go for our foolproof Test Kitchen's Favorite Potato Salad, which is made with mayonnaise, whole-grain mustard, cornichons, and chopped scallions. Looking for a mayo-free option? Our Dill, Potato, and Egg Salad is a delicious alternative. With succulent meats and fresh vegetables galore, your 4th of July menu will be one to beat.

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Grilled Hot Dogs with Sweet-Hot Relish

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40 Fourth of July Recipes, from Marvelous Mains to Seasonal Sides

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Grilled Hot Dogs with Sweet-Hot Relish

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California Bacon-Wrapped Dogs

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Dill, Potato, and Egg Salad

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Beef-and-Barley Burgers

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Perfect Lobster Roll

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Grilled Zucchini with Miso

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Test Kitchen's Favorite Potato Salad

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Grilled Balsamic Flank Steak With Peppers and Onions

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Smoky Grilled Chicken with Sweet Vinegar Sauce

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Grilled-Vegetable Agrodolce

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Greek-Taverna Salad

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Grilled Garlic Bread with Herb Butter

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Herbed Celery-Potato Salad

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Grilled Lamb Burgers with Yogurt-Feta Sauce

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Potato Salad with Quick-Pickled Onions and Celery

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Green-Chile Chicken Burgers

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Summer Squash Slaw

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Grilled Corn with Chile-Lime Salt

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Grilled Dry-Rubbed Rib-Eye Steaks

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Bloody-Mary Tomato Salad

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Grilled Heritage Pork with Plums, Farro Verde, and Summer Herbs

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Grilled Peas with Toasted Coconut

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Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Chickpeas

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Grilled Scallops with Blistered-Yellow-Pepper Relish

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Corn-and-Avocado Salad with Goddess Dressing

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