The Most Popular 4th of July Dish in Every U.S. State

On the West Coast, cookouts tend to feel lighter, fresher. In Oregon, cedar-planked salmon and hazelnut slaw offer a refreshing break from meat-heavy menus, combining the best of land and sea. Salmon, brushed with herbs or honey, grills atop cedar planks that crackle gently over flame.

Meanwhile, locally grown hazelnuts add crunch to a vinegar-kissed cabbage slaw. It’s not just delicious—it’s seasonal harmony. These ingredients grow nearby, and it shows. Oregonians love their scenery, and on the Fourth, the food echoes the landscape: wild, crisp, and quietly stunning.