Description
Celebrate the 4th of July with mouthwatering grilled burgers, vibrant fruit salads, and side dishes that complement your summer BBQ. This festive meal will make your Independence Day gathering unforgettable!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs Ground Beef (preferably 80/20 for juiciness)
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
8 Hamburger Buns (sesame or classic)
8 slices Cheddar Cheese (or your favorite cheese)
1 cup Fresh Lettuce (shredded)
1 large Tomato (sliced)
1 medium Red Onion (sliced)
½ cup Pickles (sliced, optional)
¾ cup Ketchup
½ cup Mustard
½ cup Mayonnaise (optional for creaminess)
For the Grilled Corn
4 ears of Fresh Corn (husked)
½ cup Butter (melted)
1 tsp Paprika (for seasoning)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Optional: ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (for topping)
Refreshing Side Salad
4 cups Mixed Greens (like spinach, arugula, etc.)
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
1 Cucumber (sliced)
¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar (for dressing)
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Honey (for sweetness)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Prepare the Burgers:
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat. Form into 8 even-sized patties.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill patties for 5-7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes, adding cheese during the last minute.Grill the Corn:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper. Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.Prepare the Salad:
In a large bowl, mix the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.Assemble the Burgers:
Place each burger patty on a bun and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles (optional), ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the burgers with the grilled corn and refreshing side salad. Finish off with a festive dessert like layered fruit cups with whipped cream or yogurt!
Notes
For a festive twist, add grilled pineapple slices to your burgers or mix in diced jalapeños for extra spice.
You can substitute turkey or plant-based patties for a healthier or vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger + side salad + corn
- Calories: Approx. 400-500 per serving
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: 4th of July food, grilled burgers, festive BBQ, summer recipes