It’s the season for patriotic holidays. Memorial Day is at the end of May, then Fourth of July, and Labor Day to end the summer. Red, white, and blue are the colors of the United States. When planning a gathering, incorporating red, white, and blue foods are a great way to embrace the theme. When they are spread out, they can function as decor as well.
Red Foods
Out of all of the three categories, this is the most vibrant and prominent in nature. Feel free to put out produce in its original form for a beautiful display.
Here are some foods that are naturally red:
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Cherries
- Pomegranate
- Red Bell Peppers
Below are dishes that incorporate the color red.
Cherry Salsa
This is a light and refreshing salsa. Serve with plain or cinnamon sprinkled chips.
Watermelon Fruit Salad
This is another light option. Combine watermelon with fresh mint for a simple dish.
Spaghetti
For a main course, make this tomato sauce to serve with spaghetti.
Enchilada
Want a main course with slightly more spice? This enchilada dish will work perfectly.
White
Most naturally white items in nature have a colorful outer layer with white inside. Make other dishes from these items to see the inside color or place these items by themselves.
Here are some white food items:
- Lychee
- Pears
- Potatoes
- Apple
- Popcorn
- Rice
- Coconut
- Pasta (not completely white, but it works)
Below are dishes to make that are white.
Pina Colada
This drink can be made in a batch for a large group. Make it non-alcoholic.
Crispy Potato Salad
This is different from the standard way of making potato salad. It gives an extra crunch with great flavor.
Parmesan Garlic Popcorn
Step aside butter. Include Parmesan and garlic to make this popcorn special.
Roasted Garlic Bucatini Alfredo
Consider Alfredo for a main dish. This white sauce will look great on your table.
Herby Lemony Couscous
While not entirely white, this light and lemony dish will add great balance.
Garlic Herb Baked Cod
A white fish dish is perfect to have. It’s not too heavy and beautifully displays the color white.
Rice Pudding
This is a great dessert to incorporate. It can be eaten chilled or warmed.
Blue
Creativity is needed to incorporate blue foods as there aren’t many found in nature. These items will be blue or purple hued.
Here are the blue options:
- Blueberries
- Grapes
- Plumbs
- Blue corn
- Blue crab
- Blue cheese
- Spirulina
Beet, Kale, and Blueberry Salad
Blue Corn Cornbread
Concord Grape Cobbler
Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese
Butterfly Pea Flower Loaf Cake
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