Fourth of July fun...beyond the burger
Published: Jun 30, 2017By Lisa Greene

So it's the Fourth of July and you're about to make the burgers...again.
Wanna try something different?
We have a picnic's worth of fun, festive summer dishes here - and they're healthy too, all created by TGH Health News author Jamie Vespa, a former TGH dietitian who is now assistant nutrition editor at Cooking Light magazine.
We've picked several recipes with cool summer flavors - lots of summer fruit and fresh veggies, a few with some zesty heat, and some vegetarian options as well.
About the only thing you won't see here is a burger.
Let's get this party started:
Appetizers
Roasted Strawberries with Guacamole
Chili Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos with Mango Salsa
Main Dishes
Green Goddess Chicken Salad Skewers
Macadamia Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Mint Salsa
Chili-Lime Tofu and Peach Skewers
Sides and Salads
15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Desserts
Summer Fruit Crisps with Honey-Whipped Goat Cheese