02 Jul Appetizer, main course, dessert and drink to celebrate the Fourth of July
Any excuse is good to prepare a healthy meal, and that July 4 celebration cannot remain indifferent. United States celebrates the Independence Day on The 4th of July. If you want to enjoy this day with a delicious menu with healthy and natural ingredients we propose various recipes:
Appetizer: Lettuce Boats with chia seeds vinaigrette
This is an attractive and healthy dish, full of different colors, nutrients and life since everything in it is raw, not altering its nutrients.
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1/4 red pepper
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Gold Foods USA chia seeds
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 lettuce
The preparation of this recipe begins by cutting all the vegetables, except the lettuce. Then, mix everything you have cut in a deep bowl. On the other hand, prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the oil, the vinegar and the Gold Foods chia seeds. Emulsify and mix with the chopped prepared before. Wash the lettuce and take out its leaves make boats. Serve by filling them.
Main course: Red, White & Blue Quinoa Salad
As for the main course, we have been searching a good possibility and Pepper Scraps shared this red, white and blue quinoa salad that we have tried and is delicious. We thank them for sharing this recipe and we wanted to share it with you all too.
http://pepperscraps.com/red-white-blue-quinoa-salad/
You can try to use our quinoa for this recipe!
Dessert: Chia pudding
- Gold Foods USA sugar free chia jam
- 1 organic soy yogurt
- Toppings:
- Raspberries
- Dried buckwheat Flakes
Firstly, we have to prepare the sugar free chia jam. To do it, just visit one of our previous post here and follow the instructions. It is advisable to make the jam night before so that the seeds are as tender as possible. The next day, take the yogurt you’ve chosen, we opted for an organic soy yogurt, and put it at the base of a small glass. Then, add an even layer of sugar free chia jam. Add the final layer of yogurt over it. At the end, place the raspberries and dried buckwheat flakes as toppings
Drink: Chia seed detox juice
You have already seen the appetizer, main course and dessert of this Fourth of July. But meanwhile, you have to drink something, right? Lemonade is very typical in almost every American houses throughout the year, but especially when summer and its hot comes. A good homemade lemonade is usually the ideal accompaniment for this feast. That is why we have three ideas to share with you. Just click here and enjoy the benefits of this detox drink.
Now you only need a big smile and enjoy the Fourth of July!
