Fourth of July fun...beyond the burger

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

Spinach and Kale Dip 

Main Dishes

Sheet-Pan Chili Lemon Salmon

Green Goddess Chicken Salad Skewers

Macadamia Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Mint Salsa

Chili-Lime Tofu and Peach Skewers

Sides and Salads 

Summer Panzanella Salad

Pesto Roasted Potato Salad 

15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Chopped Greek Pasta Salad 

Desserts 

Summer Fruit Crisps with Honey-Whipped Goat Cheese

Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake