Sometimes, you find one drink that can be the saving grace of summer. This watermelon cucumber basil lemonade is that drink. Not only is it sweet, tangy, herbaceous, and refreshing as all can be, but it also helps enhance your hydration efforts. Enjoy it whether you are hanging around the pool or doing chores around the house. It makes for a healthy alternative to sugary store bought lemonades or powders that you dissolve in water. And if you are not cleansing, you can take this up a notch by adding a little sparkling water to the glass.

Both watermelon and cucumber are over 90% water, making them great fruits to eat for better hydration. Plus, both of these fruits contain vitamin C, a necessary vitamin that can help enhance immune function and boost collagen production. You definitely need both of those things as the the kids head back to school and you continue to spend time in the sun. Give your body all the help and nutrients it can handle! If you want to add an anti-inflammatory boost and a subtle kick, put about an inch of fresh ginger root in the blender. That’ll really get the juices flowing!

Watermelon contains natural sugars, eliminating the need for agave nectar or maple syrup in this recipe. The lemon and cucumber help cut the natural sweetness of the watermelon. And just when you think the layers of flavor have stopped layering, you get that kiss of basil that takes this lemonade to a new level. It is truly so refreshing, easy to make, and undoubtedly delicious. Make a bigger batch if you plan on having guests over for a end of summer party. They’ll love it!

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This ice cold drink is perfect for the summer! It’s sweet, tarte, and fresh with the mint flavor it offers. Easy to make and even better to enjoy!

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With the 4th of July knocking at the door, you’ve most likely gathered ingredients to create an impressive spread. Are you going to fire up the grill and char some vegetables or impress the skeptics with some meatless burgers? The fact of the matter is that so many traditional meat-centric dishes have vegan alternatives nowadays. That said, grilling some Impossible patties or Beyond sausages is not the healthiest way to eat. In fact, it’s just as unhealthy as eating a plateful of burgers and hotdogs. 

Independence Day cookouts commonly revolve around food because food brings people together. People can share stories, laugh, cry, and have a great time cooking and eating together. Much like music, food is a universal language that seems to unite complete strangers. You don’t need words to communicate how delicious a meal is. Hand gestures and facial expressions can reveal the truth!

If your goal is to enjoy delicious food and be a little healthier this Independence Day, head to the grocery store after perusing the following recipes. All of the recipes are vegan-friendly and they range from savory to sweet. After all, you need everything from appetizers and snacks to entrees and desserts for a successful 4th of July celebration. If you end up making one or more of the following recipes, post a picture and tag us @dherbs on the Gram! Stay safe and eat well, everyone!

Watermelon Cucumber Basil Lemonade

A perfectly refreshing drink recipe for warmer weather! This watermelon cucumber basil lemonade is free or added sugars and will enhance your hydration efforts at your sunny 4th of July party.

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Frozen Lemonade

Do you love lemonade but hate the excess sugar and calories that come with it? You’re in for a treat with this healthier, frozen rendition! Make a big batch because it’s a surefire hit that’ll quench everyone’s thirst!

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Rainbow Carrot Slaw

The unfortunate reality of the 4th of July is that people don’t consume a lot of colorful fruits and vegetables. This dish is a beautiful, colorful slaw that has fantastic crunch and sweetness from the rainbow carrots, but the dressing is the star of the dish.

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Tomato Sweet Onion And Parsley Salad

Add some more color and vibrant flavors to your holiday by indulging in this light and refreshing tomato, sweet onion, and parsley salad. The best part is that the flavors only intensify after you mix everything together. 

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Crispy Potato Taquitos

Incredibly satisfying and easy to make, these potato taquitos are stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and topped with salsa, pickled onions, and crema. People can pick them up and crunch on them all day long, so make sure to make a lot if you want to enjoy a couple!

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Simply Vegan Quinoa Burger

This vegan quinoa burger recipe is easy to make, packed with protein, and incredibly healthy. The patties come together in one mixing bowl. Make sure to cook them in a pan because they may crumble and fall through the grates on your grill.

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Strawberry Coconut Popsicles 

Strawberry coconut milk popsicles are dairy-free, cane sugar-free, and 100% vegan. This recipe is perfect for the hot summer weather. They are like healthier creamsicles!

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No need to set up a lemonade stand in front of your house because this won’t even make it out there. People will drink it before you get the chance to sell it! Fresh-squeezed lemonade is one of the best beverages to enjoy during the summer months. It brings back memories of hot afternoons playing outside with your friends. Mom would pour you a glass of tart, thirst-quenching deliciousness, and it was nothing short of magical.

Mom probably wasn’t shy with the sugar, people. She probably loaded that pitcher up with a healthy amount of granulated sugar or simple syrup. This recipe takes a step in a healthier direction, replacing simple syrup with raw agave nectar. It also uses freshly squeezed lemon juice. You know, one of the best parts about getting older is that you realize how simple it is to make lemonade out of lemons. Yes, they can occasionally be pricey in the store, depending on the season, but we encourage you to befriend a neighbor or two with lemon trees. Some neighbors even leave boxes of excess lemons out because they’ll go bad if they just leave them on the tree and let them fall.

The secret to any great lemonade is establishing a little bit of sweetness that doesn’t overpower the sour punch of the lemons. Additionally, you want to evenly combine sweetener with the water and lemon juice. Make sure that you are actively stirring as you pour the agave into the pitcher. Liven up your lemonade pitcher by adding fresh lemon slices!

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It’s not quite summer yet, but it’ll get a whole lot sweeter (and healthier) when you start drinking this hydrating, homemade lemonade. Just imagine sipping on a cool, refreshing glass of liquid sunshine. Now imagine that it doesn’t have alcohol and that you are actually nourishing your body! This coconut water lemonade three simple ingredients: freshly squeezed lemon juice, unsweetened coconut water, and grade A maple syrup.

The only thing that doesn’t make this cleanse-approved is the store bought coconut water. If you want to live dangerously, and potentially more healthy, use fresh coconut water straight from the source. Crack open some young Thai coconuts and use the water for this recipe. Because the recipe calls for four cups of coconut water, you will need quite a few coconuts, so we don’t recommend that strategy. But you have to live your truth, and if that’s the way you go then that’s the way you go. Don’t have any fear and tackle this recipe with conviction. No matter how you make it, you’ll end up with a mouthwatering concoction, which combines the sweet electrolyte-rich coconut water with the tangy punch of freshly squeezed lemonade.

Here’s the best part: this sweet, tangy, and refreshing beverage is not only a taste sensation, but also a health superstar! Coconut water provides an unbeatable boost of hydration, electrolytes, and potassium, making it great for hot summer days. The fresh lemon juice provides an extra dose of vitamin C and antioxidants to keep your skin glowing and your immune system strong. Enjoy this beverage all summer long. We hope you love it as much as we do!

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The end of summer is near, but the weather is still scorching. What better way to cool off on a hot day than by enjoying this raw vegan mint and rosemary lemonade? Made from real ingredients, this is a healthy lemonade you can serve at any summer or early fall gathering. No powders, no added sugars, no preservatives, no chemicals; just pure, all-natural ingredients.

If you can associate one drink with summer, it has to be lemonade. Did you set up a lemonade stand and sell cups to neighbors when you were a child? This recipe is far from that sugary concoction you sold to neighbors for 25 cents a cup, though. This mint and rosemary lemonade is quite a few levels up, especially in regards to flavor, compared to your childhood lemonade. Additionally, it is a great hydrating beverage to enjoy if you plan on being in the sun for a long time.

This recipe is all about the infusion process. You are going to squeeze the lemons and combine them in a strainer over a bowl with fresh mint leaves and rosemary sprigs. Massage them with agave and a little vanilla extract, ideally wearing disposable gloves so you can clean your hands more easily. This may seem like a laborious step, but it makes the lemonade that much better. Cover and refrigerate for about three hours before pressing all the juices through the strainer. Remove the solids, pour the juices into a large pitcher, combine with water, and serve over ice.

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If you want to know what summertime tastes like, enjoy this refreshing cucumber lemonade. It is the exact refreshment you need to cool down while you’re in the sun, or after you’ve been gardening or doing outdoor chores. Trust us when we tell you that is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Plus, the cucumber sets it off and takes you to another level of hydration.

Have you ever been in a nice hotel or restaurant and they provide you with cucumber water? It’s something special, right? If you have not experienced that, this cucumber lemonade is about to blow your taste buds away. Although cucumber doesn’t have a strong flavor, it has a cooling effect and can help take the edge off of the tart lemon. But the raw agave nectar helps with that as well. We have a suggested amount of agave in this recipe, but you can add more or less to cater to your taste buds. Some people prefer unsweetened lemonade, which is fine, but the natural sweetener helps make the drink more palatable.

It’s important to note that this recipe makes a pitcher of cucumber lemonade. We thought that a larger recipe would be better because you may want to enjoy more than one serving in the intense heat. It’s also a refreshing drink to serve your guests if they come over for a summer barbecue. Plus, it is a non-alcoholic beverage, which is a non-traditional item to have at most barbecues. It’s a break for your liver and a boost for your hydration efforts! And you can enjoy it while cleansing!

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Year after year, more and more people continue to embrace plant-based diets. A 2021 survey found that 65% of people in the United States consumed plant-based meat alternatives in the previous year. Some people go plant-based to feel healthier and others do it for environmental reasons. Whatever your reason for wanting to eat more plant-based meals, we support you! 

You have most likely seen plant-based meat options in restaurants and grocery stores. Health experts project that the global market value of meat substitutes will reach more than 35 billion dollars by 2027. Currently, the U.S. market for plant-based foods is worth seven billion dollars alone. Impossible burgers, black bean patties, Beyond sausages, and more are commonplace in today’s culinary scene. If you want to be healthy, though, relying on those vegan options is not the way to go. 

The unfortunate reality is that those vegan meat substitutes are appealing as “much healthier” alternatives to meat. Those lab-created foods are rich in lots of processed ingredients, preservatives, and sodium, so overconsumption can lead to health complications. If you truly want to reap the health benefits of eating more plant-based meal options, it is better to eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. The following recipes focus on real foods and we hope they inspire your next summer barbecue. 

Mint Kiwi Lemonade

You can’t have a summer barbecue and not have a refreshing beverage. That’s why we gave the classic old school lemonade a facelift and a healthy twist. It’s even more delicious than it already was!

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Grilled Romaine Hearts With A Balsamic Dressing

Elevate your grilling game with this easy recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to make. Romaine hearts are great on the grill so fire it up!

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Grilled Peach Salad With A Honey Vinaigrette

This refreshing salad is just in time for summer. Take advantage of the scrumptious seasonal peaches and prepare them in a unique way. Some char marks on the sliced peaches bring a smokiness to the crisp salad. 

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Vegan Potato Salad With A Mustard Dressing

Whether you’re attending a potluck or having a family barbecue, this vegan potato salad is the perfect side dish on a warm day.

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Grilled Cauliflower Steaks With An Herb Sauce

Grilling isn’t only reserved for meat eaters. You might even start grilling more vegetables once you taste how delicious these “steaks” are! The fresh herb sauce is the real star of the show, though!

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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich

The sandwich may be one of the best culinary creations on the planet. Vegetables cook very quickly on the grill so it’s important not to leave and forget about them. And don’t forget that avocado because it wouldn’t be a California sandwich without it!

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Simply Vegan Quinoa Burger

Whether you’re attending a potluck or having a family barbecue, this vegan potato salad is the perfect side dish on a warm day.

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What do you need when you’re hanging out by the pool or at a picnic on a warm day? No, it’s not a cocktail, but it is this watermelon cucumber basil lemonade. With a refreshing zest and just the right amount of sweetness, this drink is one for the books. In fact, we think that you’ll be making pitchers of this lemonade all summer long.

Because watermelon is naturally sweet, you don’t have to add any other sweeteners like agave nectar of maple syrup. Not only is this lemonade great for adults, but it’s also great for the kiddos, preggos, and anyone who wants to enjoy a healthy non-alcoholic beverage. Plus the hydrating nature of watermelon, cucumber, and lemon help enhance your hydration efforts when the heat is beating down on you. Plus, you get a healthy dose of several important vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A & C, potassium, magnesium, manganese, fiber, and vitamin K.

Basil may seem like an odd addition to this lemonade, but trust us when we tell you that it truly makes the drink. If you don’t like basil and you prefer mint, you can swap those two herbs and use the same measurement. Both basil and mint work well with every ingredient in this lemonade, complementing the sweetness and tartness of each ingredient. And if you know anything about cocktails, cucumber and herbs make for the perfect combination. Should you have leftover lemonade, which you won’t, you can pour the mixture into popsicle molds or an ice tray to have different options for enjoying it in the future!

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There’s nothing quite like sipping homemade lemonade on a hot summer day. It’s tart, refreshing, and nostalgic, but it often contains a lot of sugar or excess calories. If you’re trying to make healthier decisions, your beverage game needs to change because too many drinks contain unhealthy ingredients. Fortunately, this recipe of frozen lemonade is much healthier for you because it only contains fresh ingredients. There are no artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup!

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