Need some recipe inspiration for your Memorial Day Weekend? I’ve got dozens of recipes that will help you plan for any type of get-together, from a small family event to a big cookout, a picnic with friends to a pool party with neighbors. You want to make a fast salad? I’ve got you with the Quick Garden Chicken Salad. Taking the grill-master role? Impress your guests with these ribs or these smash burgers.
It’s all about shareable foods that don’t require a lot of fuss to present. This Memorial Day Weekend is a chance to share good times with the people you care about in this beautiful land we call home. Here are some of my most popular recipes to help you craft the perfect menu for the weekend:
Let me know what you’re making this weekend! Have a good one, y’all.
Salads for Memorial Day Weekend:
- Cucumber Crunch Salad
- 8-Layer Salad (pork-free)
- Heirloom Tomato Salad
- Strawberry-Mint Fruit Salad
- Shrimp Salad Endive Cups
- The Best Potato Salad
- Quick Garden Chicken Salad
Main Dishes for Memorial Day Weekend:
- Seafood Bake with Avocado Butter Sauce (keto-friendly)
- Shrimp Boil
- Salt & Vinegar Chicken
- The Tastiest Smash Burgers
- Sausage & Peppers
- Barbecue Baked Chicken Wings
- Smash Burger Tacos (gluten-free)
- Grilled Lemongrass Beef
- Smoked Ribs
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Macadamia Nut Pesto
- Mango Coconut Chicken Wings
- 3 Grilled Kebab Recipes
- The Ultimate Hot Dog Bar
- Unfried Chicken Wings
- Easy Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Side Dishes for Memorial Day Weekend:
- Grilled Sugar Snap Peas & Mushrooms
- Roasted Tomatoes
- Carrot Slaw with Honey & Dill
- Panzanella Potato Salad (grain-free)
- Fire-Roasted Salsa
- Grilled Lemon & Rosemary Garlic Bread
- Blistered Sugar Snap Peas with Honey
Desserts for Memorial Day Weekend:
- Blackberry Campfire S’mores
- Caramelized Apricots over Whipped Ricotta
- Peach Cobbler (grain-free, dairy free)
- Mixed Berry Dump Cake (grain-free, dairy-free)
- 7 S’mores Recipes You Have to Try
Drinks for Memorial Day Weekend:
I just had to come back and say I love the smash burger tacos! They were a hit with the kiddos this weekend!
That’s awesome! One of our favorites for summer.