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32 Keto Fourth of July Recipes That Are Ready For Fireworks!

As a holiday at the height of summer, Fourth of July recipes are all about easy outdoor dining. From BBQ favorites to easy picnic-friendly salads and sides, we’ve put together a list of the best Keto-friendly recipes that are the perfect accompaniment to any fireworks display.

Looking for healthy main courses? This list has it all: from easy chicken skewers to beef burgers to baked ribs. What about picnic-ready sides? How about some Buffalo cauliflower bites, classic chicken salad, and grilled asparagus with prosciutto?

And it’s not July 4 without a fabulous red, white, and blue dessert. From fruit-filled blackberry jello to popsicles to mascarpone mousse, you’re sure to enjoy a Keto-friendly Fourth of July in style with these fantastic recipes!

Here are just a few of the Keto Fourth of July Recipes we’ve included:

• Fall Off the Bone Keto Baked Ribs
• Keto Pork Carnitas with Lettuce Wraps
• 3-Ingredient Crispy Keto Chicken Thighs
• Keto Chicken Salad with Lemon and Strawberries
• Keto Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
• Ketogenic Curried Chicken Salad
• Raspberry White Chocolate Fat Bombs

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Keto Fourth of July Main Dishes

Fall Off the Bone Keto Baked Ribs

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: baby back ribs, applesauce, gluten-free tamari sauce or coconut aminos, olive oil, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, pepper.

Here is another keto and paleo rib recipe that takes its inspiration from Asian flavors as you are using garlic, ginger and gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos. This combination works so well with the pork and the applesauce gives a little hint of fruit to cut through any fattiness. Because you are adding the marinade right at the end of cooking, it gives the ribs a wonderful glaze and sticky texture.

Keto Pork Carnitas with Lettuce Wraps

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: olive oil, dried oregano, lime juice, cumin powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion, garlic, pork shoulder, chicken broth, lettuce leaves, lime wedges, flat leaf parsley, salt, pepper.

Whoever invented lettuce wraps was a genius! They can be enjoyed by even the younger members of the family, especially when you think that kids love eating with their hands! It’s also a fantastic way to get them eating healthy without them noticing. With this recipe you can serve everything in individual bowls, then everyone can build their keto wraps to suit their taste!

3-Ingredient Crispy Keto Chicken Thighs

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: chicken thighs (with the skin on), olive oil or avocado oil, salt.

Spring is here so all thoughts can turn to eating chicken thighs, barbecued meat and all things summery! As you know, most coatings for chicken involve some form of breadcrumbs, which are not Keto or AIP-friendly, so using this low carb recipe could be the answer! It simply uses the skin on the thighs as a crispy coating that you can enjoy with a fresh, green salad for a delicious lunch.

Keto Mustard-Seared Bacon Burgers

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: bacon, ground beef, salt, pepper, yellow mustard, red onion, tomato, avocado, mayo, tomato paste.

This mustard-seared bacon burger gives us all the best parts that we miss from a great burger. There is no reason why you need to pass up on this meal for your next dinner!

Keto Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: chicken breast, olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried oregano, smoked paprika, coconut yogurt, garlic cloves, cucumber, mint leaves, salt, tomatoes, lettuce leaves.

Light and tangy, this Keto chicken souvlaki skewers with tzatziki recipe is one you’ll make again and again.

Keto Crispy Rosemary Chicken Drumsticks

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: chicken drumsticks, olive oil or avocado oil, rosemary leaves, salt.

In a few simple steps, you can make the perfect Keto crispy rosemary chicken drumsticks and impress the whole family.

Keto Chimichurri Grilled Steak

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: beef steaks, ghee, salt, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, chili pepper, garlic cloves, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, pepper.

Keto folks sure love their steak, and that’s all the more reason to add some variety to your grill. Try this keto chimichurri grilled steak for a new twist on dinner.

Keto Spicy Beef Skewers

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: beef steaks, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, Chinese five spice seasoning, salt, olive oil, gluten-free tamari sauce or coconut aminos, green onions.

The special blend of spices ensures you get just the right amount of heat in these spicy Keto beef skewers.

Shiso Shrimpy and Grilled!

– Cavegirl Cuisine

Photo Credit: Michelle from Cavegirl Cuisine

Ingredients: shiso leaves or mint leaves, parsley, pistachios, sea salt, garlic, coconut aminos, sesame oil, lime juice, olive oil, shrimp.

When we have a barbecue I find that shrimp skewers are the best to start with as they cook really quickly and will give you time to cook the rest without being hurried by hungry folks! In this low carb shrimp recipe, you use shiso leaves and they are part of the mint family, so if you can’t source them anywhere you can use regular mint leaves instead.

Shrimp can be a great way to get the minerals you need on Keto. Naturopathic physician and Sports Nutritionist Dr. Marc Bubbs, ND, CISSN, says, “If you’re starting up (or already following) a keto diet, it’s important to make sure you keep your electrolytes in balance; boost sodium levels by adding Sea salt to meals and a bone broth drink, and keep potassium and magnesium levels up via nuts and seeds, dark leafy greens, fish and shellfish.”

Keto Fourth of July Side Dishes

Keto Coleslaw

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: cabbage, carrot, apple cider vinegar, mayo, mustard, onion.

Coleslaw is a side dish that is recognized all over the world, with certain variations depending on where you are. However, the most common type is a mix of cabbage, carrot, and onion in a mayo dressing, just like this one. It makes a great Keto side as it goes well with so many meats and fish and can be a great way to encourage picky eaters to eat vegetables.

Keto Chicken Salad with Lemon and Strawberries

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: salad greens, chicken meat, strawberries, olive oil, lemon juice.

The fresh tastes in this great keto chicken salad make it perfect for lunch on a warm day! This is a good way to use up leftover roast chicken as you are shredding the meat for this dish. The strawberries add a fruity note and juicy texture, but you are only using two per serving so it doesn’t add in too many carbohydrates.

Keto Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: cauliflower, avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, ghee, hot sauce.

As we can see in loads of keto recipes, cauliflower can take on the flavors of other strong-tasting ingredients like garlic, making these not just about the flavor of the cauliflower. These lovely bites are spicy and make the perfect party food served with any keto dip of your choice. This recipe would also work with broccoli florets if the family just don’t ‘do’ cauliflower!

5-Min Super Easy Keto Guacamole

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: avocado, garlic powder, onion powder, lime juice, salt, fresh or dried cilantro.

This is one of the easiest recipes ever! It only takes five minutes to make a super-delicious guacamole, so this would be a great recipe if you have friends who drop in unexpectedly and you need to provide a snack, or when you are settling down to watch the game! This tastes amazing when served with low carb tortilla chips or with vegetable crudités.

Creamy Keto Cucumber Salad [5-Min Recipe]

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: cucumber, mayo, lemon juice, ground black pepper, salt.

Although this is a very simple recipe with only a few ingredients, the light, fresh and creamy salad would make a fantastic keto side with steak or any grilled meats. As cucumber has a low-calorie content, this salad would be great if you are watching your weight too. This dish is best served as soon as it is ready as it can become very watery if stored for any time.

Ketogenic Curried Chicken Salad

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: chicken breast, onion, coconut oil, red bell pepper, zucchini or cucumber, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, coconut cream, curry powder, salt, cilantro, lettuce leaves.

Here is a light and delicious ketogenic meal that the whole family can enjoy, right down to the youngest ones! Imagine sitting down to a bowl of curried chicken salad, scooping it into lettuce leaf wraps and munching it down – perfect for picnics, lunches with friends or packed in a lunchbox to take to work. You can choose how hot the curry powder is, so spice it up to suit your own palate.

Keto Garlic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts 

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: Brussels sprouts, garlic cloves, olive oil, bacon, salt, pepper.

This keto Brussels sprouts recipe is rich and flavorful thanks to two ingredients: roasted garlic and bacon! It’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Make-Ahead Keto Creamy Cauliflower Mash

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: cauliflower, ghee, salt.

Make a big batch of this scrumptious cauliflower mash on the weekend and you’ll have an easy, low-carb side on hand for the weeks to come.

Keto Mexican Lime and Chili Cucumbers Salad

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: cucumbers, cashews, olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, salt, pepper.

If you’re looking for a refreshing and easy side dish to pair with your summer BBQs, then this is it! With lime to provide acidity and cashews and cucumbers to provide the crunch, this is a recipe you’ll want to make over and over again.

Keto Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: asparagus spears, bacon.

Here is another wonderful Keto appetizer that you can make in minutes! The asparagus has a strong flavor which is complemented by the salty bacon, and if you leave the asparagus with a bit of a bite (al dente) it is an even better taste experience. This would even be great served as a side dish for grilled chicken or beef or served with a fried egg for breakfast.

Keto Waldorf Salad

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: salad leaves of your choice, paleo mayo, salt, black pepper, Granny Smith apple (or other green apple), celery stalks, grapes, walnuts.

This keto waldorf salad offers a safe way to indulge without challenging your diet. Enjoy it as a quick and easy side salad to accompany your steak.

Keto Cauliflower Notato Salad

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: cauliflower, chives, mayo, mustard.

Your traditional potato salad’s got nothing on this mouthwatering Keto alternative! Whip up this super fast Keto cauliflower notato salad for your next warm-weather gathering.

Chicken Cauliflower “Couscous” Salad

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: chicken breast, cauliflower, cucumber, red pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh parsley, green onions, garlic powder, cumin powder, salt, pepper.

Just like in traditional couscous recipes, the cauliflower takes on the flavors of the seasonings but does not have the grain content, making this salad a lighter option that will not cause any inflammatory issues. You can experiment with this dish adding in other seasonings, and I like to use lime instead of lemon juice for an even fresher flavor. I also sprinkle some chopped chives on the top for added color.

AIP Easy Roasted Asparagus

– Healing Autoimmune

Ingredients: asparagus, olive oil, salt.

This is a basic recipe to use as a guide for roasting asparagus, and this can be so helpful if you are not a seasoned or experienced cook or are just starting on your own culinary journey. Asparagus is a super-healthy vegetable that can be used as a side or as a snack on its own, and this straightforward AIP recipe gives you the option to cook the veg for as long as suits your taste.

Antipasto Kebabs (Contains Dairy)

– Peace, Love and Low Carb

Photo Credit: Kyndra from Peace Love and Low Carb

Ingredients: baby heirloom tomatoes, artichoke hearts, green olives, Kalamata olives, mozzarella balls, pepperoncini, salami.

Antipasto is a dish involving cooked meats, salad vegetables, and olives, with the choice of ingredients being totally personal. Because you are serving the different elements on skewers, you will find that youngsters are much more likely to eat these, especially if they are allowed to thread their own! These make an impressively pretty dish for a paleo or ketogenic dinner party too!

Avocado with Strawberry Salsa

– Meatified

Photo Credit: Rach from Meatified

Ingredients: strawberries, green onions, radish, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, avocados.

This salsa is the best one to serve on a hot day as it has loads of fresh flavors from the strawberries and mint, and the radish adds a little bit of heat and crunch, all complementing the creamy flesh of the avocado. This salsa can be served in salads or with low carb chicken or steak dishes, wherever the fresh flavors would work.

Keto Fourth of July Desserts

Keto Strawberry Cream Jello Salad 

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: strawberries, coconut cream, gelatin powder, water, vanilla extract, stevia.

Summer parties call for a different breed of dessert, and this one works for your low-carb diet. Make this sweet Keto strawberry cream jello salad recipe for your next social event! This dessert is light and refreshing and would be a lovely Keto treat served in a fancy glass on a hot summer day. This is a great way to encourage kids to eat more fruit too!

Raspberry White Chocolate Fat Bombs

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: coconut butter, coconut milk, coconut oil, cacao butter, vanilla extract, freeze-dried raspberries, stevia.

These little keto treats taste as good as they look! They have a great creamy texture, but with a fruity hit from the freeze-dried raspberries. They make wonderful gifts as they look so good, or would be great served at a birthday party for any age! Store them in the fridge if you have any left over as they soften quickly at room temperature. This recipe also works with freeze-dried blueberries.

Keto Lemon Popsicles

– Keto Summit

Ingredients: lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, erythritol, water.

Popsicles on Keto? Yes, you can. This Keto lemon popsicles recipe is a must for muggy summer afternoons.

Blackberry Jello July 4th Dessert

– Paleo Flourish

Ingredients: blackberries or blueberries, lemon juice, water, gelatin, coconut yogurt or coconut cream, strawberries.

This is a wonderful patriotic dessert, designed for Independence Day, but it is also suitable for any summer gathering. You have the red, white and blue layers comprising fruit and yogurt and eaten all together this is a creamy and zingy fresh low carb dessert that you can enjoy any time, celebration or not! If you use blueberries you will not need to use the honey as they are sweet enough.

4th Of July Fat Bomb Popsicles

– The Nourished Caveman

Photo Credit: Vivica from The Nourished Caveman

Ingredients: blueberries, coconut cream, vanilla extract, Lakanto Sugar Substitute, raspberries.

Fat bomb treats can be a great way to get healthy fats into your family and the colors in these popsicles make them look so pretty Uncle Sam will want one! Although this low carb treats take a bit of preparation to get the layered effect, the end result is absolutely amazing and would be perfect for your 4th of July celebrations.

Cheesecake Salad with Mixed Berries (Contains Dairy)

– Low Carb Yum

Photo Credit: Lisa from Low Carb Yum

Ingredients: cream cheese, monk fruit concentrated powder, stevia concentrated powder, heavy whipping cream, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries.

Fruit salads make the perfect summer dessert but can be a bit boring. So why not color coordinate for the 4th of July with this red, white and blue dish! You have all the delicious fruitiness of the berries wrapped up in a low carb cheesecake coating which is rich and creamy. Of course, you can use whatever fruit you like, but red white and blue have such a lovely look to them.

Mascarpone Cheese Mousse and Berries (Contains Dairy)

– Low Carb Yum

Photo Credit: Lisa from Low Carb Yum

Ingredients: mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, vanilla stevia drops, blueberries, strawberries.

If you are holding a dinner party to celebrate the 4th of July, this dessert would really add a luxurious look to your dinner table. It has the red, white and blue of the flag, using mascarpone cheese as the creamy mousse and fresh berries for the colors. Mascarpone can be a bit expensive, but it is lower in carbs than cream cheese and you can afford to splash out for a special occasion.