10 EPIC Recipes to Celebrate Canada Day on a Budget
We all know that no celebration is complete without great food, and Canada Day is no exception. If you're still undecided about what to serve this year, we've compiled an epic list of recipes that will make your menu just as show-stopping as the fireworks! Best of all, they’re all under $3 a serving! So go ahead and try one or a few—it'll be tough to choose!
1. Steak Slaw Sandwich - $2.26 cost per serving
Fire up the grill and serve this mouthwatering BBQ steak sandwich with creamy Greek yogurt coleslaw. It's only $2.26 a serving and, it’s filled with protein to keep you going throughout your summer activities!
Recipe yields 4.
2. Pulled Pork Coleslaw Sandwich - $2.20 cost per serving
These sammies scream summertime! A delicious way to use leftover Pulled Pork and easy to take in a cooler if you're celebrating at the beach or park.
Recipe yields 4.
3. Southern Baked Chicken - $2.01 cost per serving
Southern-style chicken with all the classic fried chicken flavor, minus the excess calories! This gluten-free recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. In 20 minutes, you can go from raw to ready with only two ingredients: chicken breasts and olive oil!
Recipe yields 8.
4. Mediterranean Picnic Chicken - $1.20 cost per serving
This budget-friendly recipe is perfect for serving up at your summer BBQ, picnic, or outdoor gathering. Made with a delicious blend of classic Mediterranean flavours –– it's light, fresh, and only $1.20 a serving!
Recipe yields 10-12.
5. Grilled Rainbow Tomato Pizza - $1.52 cost per serving
This grilled heirloom tomato pizza is layered with fresh mozzarella, pesto sauce, and a robust herby garlic Marinara Sauce. Priced at only $1.52 a serving and ready in 20 minutes – you can't go wrong with this classic recipe!
Recipe yields 8.
6. Creamy Potato Salad - $0.52 cost per serving
This vegan potato salad recipe is the perfect sidekick to all your BBQ mains. Made with the Better Than Bacon Topper, a plant-based, healthier alternative to bacon bits that even your non-vegan friends and family will love! Watch here to see how you make it!
Recipe yields 8.
7. Refreshing Sencha Watermelon Salad - $1.55 cost per serving
This light, refreshing watermelon salad recipe is meant for hot summer days. With goat cheese, pistachios, and balsamic vinaigrette – it's the perfect mix of savory & sweet!
Recipe yields 6.
8. Greek Quinoa Picnic Salad - $1.51 cost per serving
Classic Mediterranean flavours meet earthy Miso in this quick and easy recipe. Made with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, and savory, Miso-infused quinoa—this salad is light, fresh, and ready in under 20 minutes. Made in a silicone Round Steamer that’s easy to carry to any outdoor gathering or potluck!
Recipe yields 8-10.
9. Citrus Lime No-Bake Cheesecake - $1.28 cost per serving
Ditch the oven this holiday, and try a refreshing no-bake dessert instead! This Citrus Lime No-Bake Cheesecake is creamy, yet light, and all you have to do is set it and forget it in the freezer!
Recipe yields 12.
10. Sweet Watermelon Pizza - $1.53 cost per serving
Make a healthier dessert pizza with your choice of Greek yogurt sweet dip! It's refreshing, light, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Recipe yields 4-6.
How will you be celebrating Canada’s 155th birthday? Which new recipes are you most excited to try out this year? Let us know—tag us on Instagram!
Written by Gabi Abreu, Epicure Product Education Specialist. (BSc Nutrition & Dietetics)
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