Festive July 4 Spread Ideas: Red, White & Blue

July might be best known for fireworks and flag cakes, but did you know it’s also National Blueberry Month? This year, Chef Meg leaned into all things red, white, and blueberry with a menu that’s not just delicious, it’s basically party décor on a plate. Perfect for outdoor entertaining, this bright and bold buffet is built for backyard BBQs, walk-around parties, and Instagram-worthy bites. ❤️🤍💙

From juicy berries to patriotic potatoes, here’s a look at the festive menu Chef Meg whipped up for her Taste This! segment live on KTLA Morning News, plus a refreshing summer mocktail you’ll want to sip all month long.

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Salad: Baby Kale Summer Salad 🍓🫐

This refreshing red, white, and blueberry salad is a stunner, and it tastes as good as it looks. A refreshing mix of baby kale, sliced bright red strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, fresh blueberries, cubed cucumber, candied walnuts and fresh mint leaves, tossed in a house-made mint lime dressing. Another menu item from our Fresh Friday summer releases, this cool new salad is gluten-free, vegetarian, and bursting with flavor.

Side: Tri-Color Baby Potato “Wedge” Salad ❤️🥔

A take on a classic wedge salad, and the twist is it’s made with potatoes instead of lettuce. This side dish stars roasted tri-color (red, white, & blue) baby potatoes with the potato skins left on, topped with cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, crisp bacon, thinly sliced chives, and a drizzle of blue cheese dressing. It’s hearty, flavorful, and a clever play on a steakhouse staple, perfect for your red, white, and blue spread.

Close - up shot of a baby kale salad with strawberries and dressing in a white plate with a red background.

Action shot of Chef Meg, holding a bowl and putting toppings on the salad. The table consists of three main salad bowls on white risers surrounded by smaller bowls of blue cheese, strawberries, tomatoes and kale. Behind Chef Meg is an image of an American flag.

Entrée: Savory Stuffed Chicken Breast 🍅 🐔

Just in time for the revival of Tomato Girl Summer, Chef Meg’s Savory Stuffed Chicken Breast is filled with creamy goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, then topped with a Marsala wine sauce. Juicy, savory, and just the right amount of tang, this crowd-pleasing protein is a new menu item from our Fresh Friday summer releases, perfect for any occasion.

Close up shot of a savory stuffed chicken breast on a white plate. The stuffings contains: creamy goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and marsala wine sauce topping. It is accompanied by fresh basil, honey potatoes and tomatoes on the vine.

Another photo of the stuffed chicken breast on a tray pass plate. The plate consists of 4 stuffed chicken breasts on a banana leaf with basil and tomatoes on the vine. Around the plate is a larger bowl of the marsala wine sauce and cherry tomatoes on the vine.

Dessert: The Sweet Stick: Fruit & Candy Kebabs 🍓🍢

Equal parts a sweet treat and activity, The Sweet Stick is a hit with kids and adults alike. Each kebab is customizable with each guest’s preference for sweets. A few suggestions for kebab ingredients to have readily available in individual bowls include: s’mores-size marshmallows (the white component), fresh fruit (strawberries with the stems cut off, raspberries, blackberries, cubed watermelon), and flat sour belts for a tart-sweet surprise (blue via the berry blue flavor, red via the watermelon and/or strawberry flavors). Strawberries & marshmallows may not seem like they make sense together, but kids love them.

Pro Tips: You can get picky eaters to eat fresh fruit if there’s fun sweet surprises on the kebab. Pre-load the thin wooden skewer sticks on a plate with a strawberry on the bottom for a festive look, cute aesthetic, and guaranteed fruit intake. Make sure to pre-wash all berries and cut off the stems of the strawberries for easy eating. Entice any older kids to help the younger ones make the perfect Sweet Stick masterpiece, an easy grab & go activity that’s ideal for a backyard BBQ.

A candid photo of Chef Meg with a table filled with desserts. The table consists of several white bowls containing: red and blue flat sour belts, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and marshmallow. In front of the bowls is a plate filled with fruit and candy kebabs with the ingredients mentioned previously.

Drink: Blueberry Lemon Fizz (Mocktail) 🫐🍋

No red, white & blue party is complete without a signature sip! This Blueberry Lemon Fizz mocktail is both refreshing and colorful. With lemonade tang, deep berry color, and a touch of sparkle from the club soda, this mocktail is perfect for toasting to summer fun. For the adult bar, you can make this a mocktail-to-cocktail by having a shot glass or jimmy next to a bottle of gin or vodka for guests 21+ to add as desired.

Ingredients:

1 oz Blueberry Juice
1 oz Butterfly Pea Tea
1 oz Simple Syrup
0.75 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Fresh mint leaves
2–3 oz Club Soda
Skewered large blueberries on a cocktail stick for garnish

Instructions:

Make butterfly pea tea in advance, chill
Combine ice, blueberry juice, butterfly pea tea, simple syrup, lemon juice, and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker, and shake it like a polaroid picture! (If making the cocktail version, add 1 shot of either gin or vodka before shaking.)
Strain into a 12oz cup filled with ice
Top with fresh mint leaves and blueberries on a cocktail skewer
Enjoy!

An action shot of a lady pouring club soda on top of the blueberry lemon fizz mocktail. The mocktail is topped with fresh mint leaves and blueberries on a skewer sticks. The image contains several cups of the drink, others are filled with blueberries. The table is also surrounded by fresh mint leaves and blueberries.

A closer shot of the action view of the lady pouring the club soda on top of the mocktail drink. The cup contains a blueberry flavored drink, topped with fresh mint leaves and blueberries on a skewer stick.

‘Cause, baby, you’re a firework! 🎆✨

Chef Meg’s delicious red, white, and blue menu proves that themed food can be festive, elevated, and easy to enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a 4th of July bash, a backyard summer birthday party, or just a beautiful summer get-together, these dishes bring the color, the creativity, and most importantly, the flavor.

For watermelon, corn, & grilled peach ideas, check out our Unexpected Summer Dishes & Drinks for a Weekend BBQ blog post. For grilled meats, chimichurri, and potatoes, refer back to our Game Plan for an Ultimate Father’s Day Menu blog post.

Contact us to book a festive summer buffet or multi-course plated service!

For food & bar catering inquiries (we are licensed & insured to cater wherever you’re hosting an event in Los Angeles County, whether that’s a private residence, event venue, or state park) contact Made by Meg Catering for a delicious custom menu and quote for the exact service style you’re looking for. We’re the catering service for foodies, by foodies.