This year for 4th of July I have themed food in the shape of an eagle, the United States, fireworks, and the American Flag. All of these feature rice and most have rice and salsa which is a new favorite combination in my house.

For other ideas see my post from last year of 14 USA Patriotic meals.

This American Flag lunch features rice, salsa, and beans. My pistachio loving nephew enjoyed this meal.

Container: EasyLunchBoxes

Top: American Flag – black beans, cheddar cheese stars, white Nishiki rice, salsa

Bottom Left: Pistachios

Bottom Right: Raspberries

This is my second attempt at making a fireworks themed meal. As with last years meal you probably did not know that the black beans were supposed to represent fireworks. But my niece enjoyed this meal anyway.

Container: EasyLunchBoxes

Top Left: Grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon

Bottom Left: Mixed nuts

Right Side: Nishiki rice with salsa, black beans

This is my second time making an eagle. I think that he turned out cute.

Container: EasyLunchBoxes

Left Side: Nishiki rice eagle with blueberry eye and cashew nose, broccoli, sugar snap peas

Top Right: Brazil nuts

Bottom Right: Tomatoes and Feta cheese

This is not my favorite in this batch but I wanted to try something different.

Container: EasyLunchBoxes

Top: United States – broccoli (used a cookie cutter), Nishiki rice with salsa

Bottom Left: Plain Greek yogurt with cinnamon and a little sugar stripes

Bottom Right: Apple stars

What do you like to make to celebrate a patriotic holiday in your country?