
Cooking Light and Eat Better America have some great ideas for your July 4 party. Try this Mexican Bean Salad at right, which is full of protein and fiber. Salads like this are a snap to put together, colorful and no pesky mayo to go funky in the sun. Just leave enough time to let it marinate.
Or check out some July 4 menus from Cooking Light, including an awesome-sounding Buffalo Chicken Salad With Blue Cheese-Buttermilk Dressing.