Wednesday is the Fourth of July! To help you have the best ever, I’ve put together a few ideas for a traditional Fourth of July cookout. At least in New England, salmon is a Fourth of July tradition. So visit your favorite fishmonger and get out the grill.
Start with a special cocktail: We’re at the tail end of the strawberry season … so how about a Strawberry Tini? And to nibble? How about … Grilled Vegetables & Gorgonzola Bruschetta or Asparagus Crostini with Sundried Tomato Pesto & Goat Cheese. Or welcome the official start to summer with, what else, Summer Rolls!
No need to rush, relax nd enjoy a festive cocktail hour (or two) with family and friends.
When you’re ready, move on the main event with delicious Grilled Salmon with Lemon-Basil Aioli. Serve the salmon with Wheat Berry Salad and some crispy Asian Slaw.
End on a sweet note with star spangled gelato. Serve three small scoops of red (Strawberry), white (Brown Sugar Yogurt Gelato ) and blue gelato. (To make a batch of blueberry gelato, substitute blueberries for strawberries in my strawberry gelato recipe.) Serve the gelato with a big spoonful of mixed berries – strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.
Have a happy Fourth! Bon appétit!
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© Susan W. Nye, 2012
Great idea! Salmon instead of burgers on the grill…you have inspired me to bump my husband off grill duty and try to do that ‘fish on a plank’ style!
Thanks Chris … enjoy and Happy 4th! … Susan