Memorial Day is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for a delicious outdoor feast. From classic barbecue dishes to refreshing salads and crispy appetizers, there are so many great recipes to try this year. Whether you're firing up the grill or preparing a picnic, these 29 recipes will help you celebrate the holiday with great food and good company.
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
A few simple ingredients can come together to create something really delicious. These Greek skewers are perfect for your Memorial Day gathering.
Rocky Mountain Homemade Barbecue Sauce
This homemade barbecue sauce is easy to whip up and has a unique twist. It's sweet, smoky, tangy, and just a bit spicy, all ready in about 15 minutes, with most of that time spent simmering.
The BEST Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken marinated in a flavorful red wine vinegar sauce is juicy and tender after grilling. This dish is simple to prepare and is great for summer cookouts or a quick, healthy dinner.
Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
This salad combines sweet, salty, and tangy flavors, making it a great side dish for any meal. It goes especially well with salmon or steak.
French Potato Salad
This easy homemade potato salad is a great choice for your next gathering. It's creamy thanks to a Dijon mustard dressing and is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
Tender chicken is a great choice for any meal, and this easy grilled chicken recipe with just eight ingredients is a winner. The combination of chicken and pineapple brings together sweet, tangy, and savory flavors for a tasty dish.
Shopska Salad
In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delicious and cheesy Shopska salad. Packed with vibrant veggies, a light vinaigrette, and topped with shredded Feta cheese, it works well as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a meal with some bread.
Mexican Grilled Chicken
Mexican Grilled Chicken is packed with flavor and comes together in no time thanks to a quick marinade. This is a great weeknight meal that you can also freeze for easy lunches or other meals later in the week.
The Best Chicken Street Tacos
These chicken street tacos are simple to make with just a handful of ingredients, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Marinate the chicken in a flavorful mix, grill it up, and you'll have a tasty meal ready in no time!
Lemongrass Chicken
Lemongrass chicken is a favorite Vietnamese dish known for its bright citrus flavor and savory garlic. It's a versatile option that goes well with rice bowls, noodle dishes, and more.
Melon Prosciutto Salad
Melon & Prosciutto Salad is a refreshing dish that's great for summer gatherings. It combines sweet honeydew and cantaloupe with fresh mozzarella for a light and enjoyable salad.
Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad
This Caulislaw combines cauliflower, carrots, and red onions in a tasty mayonnaise dressing. It's a great side for barbecues or a crunchy topping for burgers, and it's quick, healthy, and low in carbs.
Surf and Turf Foil Packs
Steak and shrimp come together with corn and red onion in these tasty foil packets. This is a great dish to prepare over a campfire, on the grill, or in the oven.
Mac and Cheese Egg Rolls with Buffalo Ranch
An absolutely delicious appetizer or snack!
Red Pesto Pasta Salad with Veggies
This red pesto pasta is quick to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes with only 15 minutes of actual cooking time. It's loaded with veggies and flavor, and you can enjoy it hot or cold, whether you use homemade or store-bought pesto.
Greek Chicken Marinade
This Greek Chicken Marinade is packed with classic flavors that will brighten up your meal. With just a few fresh ingredients like lemon, garlic, and herbs, you can quickly prepare a tasty marinade that makes chicken delicious.
Ranch Coleslaw
This ranch coleslaw comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for your next barbecue. Using store-bought mayonnaise and ranch dressing, it's easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Mexican Citrus Chicken Marinade
This Mexican citrus chicken marinade is full of bright and tangy flavors that are perfect for summer. It works great for grilling, giving you tender and juicy chicken that's both healthy and delicious.
Avocado Mango Salad
This is a great addition to salmon tacos and pairs well with almost any grilled meat. It's a tasty side that complements your barbecue perfectly.
Korean BBQ Sauce
If you love BBQ, this Korean BBQ sauce is a game changer. It blends bold spices, tangy vinegar, and a hint of sweetness for a flavor that will elevate your grilling.
Grilled Pork Chops with Alabama White Sauce
Grilled pork chops are thick and topped with a zesty Alabama white sauce. This simple dish is quick to prepare and cooks in under 15 minutes, making it ideal for a speedy dinner.
Halloumi Portobello Burgers
Halloumi Burgers are loaded with flavor, featuring mashed avocado, a juicy portobello mushroom, crumbled chèvre cheese, peppery arugula, and sweet caramelized onions. They're simple to prepare and always a hit with everyone!
Blue Cheese Coleslaw
Blue Cheese Coleslaw is a quick and easy side that pairs well with steak, barbecue, or buffalo dishes. Packed with blue cheese flavor and balanced seasoning, this coleslaw is sure to become a favorite.
Flat Iron Steak with Creamy Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
This flat iron steak is perfect for grilling and packed with flavor. It's topped with a creamy and spicy Peruvian green sauce called Aji Verde that adds a nice kick.
Shrimp Kabobs
Grilled shrimp and vegetables are seasoned to perfection and topped with a tangy banana pepper sauce, creating a light and refreshing dish. This is a great option for a flavorful meal that's easy to prepare.
Grilled Lemon Basil Chicken
This Lemon Chicken Marinade is quick and easy to whip up using simple, healthy ingredients. Perfect for grilling, pan frying, or baking, it keeps the chicken juicy and full of flavor with olive oil, lemon, and basil.
Greek Chicken Marinade
This Greek chicken marinade adds a burst of flavor to your chicken. With fresh lemon juice, red onions, garlic, oregano, and olive oil, it creates a tasty mix that brings a delightful Greek twist to your meal.
Greek Orzo Salad
This dish features orzo pasta cooked just right, mixed with crunchy cucumbers, soft artichoke hearts, filling chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. It's all brought together with a homemade balsamic dressing and finished off with crumbled feta cheese.
Elote Loco
Salvadoran street corn is a great choice for a summer snack. Elote Loco features corn on the cob topped with mayonnaise, cheese, ketchup, mustard, and salsa negra.
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