Memorial Day recipes are some of my favorite because they are light and refreshing!

See some Super Bowl recipe ideas here, which are similar to the ones I will share today!

This list of Memorial Day recipes is perfect for this upcoming weekend!

I love Memorial Day weekend! It means summer is around the corner. I love all the fun BBQs and outdoor parties that kick off summer.

These recipes are some of our favorite, tried and true recipes that we love to make. They are perfect for all the outdoor events coming up, not just Memorial Day!

SAUCE/DRESSING:

MAPLE BOURBON BBQ SAUCE: Make this ahead of time and use it for any dipping or marinating you are doing this weekend. It’s DELISH!

SALAD/APP:

BLACK BEAN AND QUINOA SALAD: Another good side dish option! It’s a different take on a salad and full of yummy ingredients. It’s even better when made ahead.

HONEY GARLIC VINAIGRETTE: Make this for your salads! It’s our favorite dressing ever. We don’t even use other dressings anymore since we started making this one because this is just so good!

CHOPPED SLAW SALAD: This is amazing as a side dish for a BBQ! Leave out the protein so it becomes more of a side and you will have the most yummy salad!

THREE BEAN SALAD: This makes such a good side dish for a BBQ. It goes so well with anything grilled. It’s also super easy to toss together.

HUMMUS CHARCUTERIE BOARD: A little twist on the typical meat and cheese charcuterie board. This is so fun and you can fill it with all the things you love. Good for outdoor events too!

BLACK BEAN SALSA: We make this all the time! It’s such a good appetizer and a huge crowd pleaser. It’s a good twist on a regular tomato salsa. You can easily double it, if you are having a big crowd.

QUICK PICKLED VEGGIES: Make these for burger toppings. THey are SO delish. We make them all the time for burgers, tacos, salads, etc.

MAIN DISH:

TURKEY MEATBALLS: These would be such a good app or part of the main meal. We have used this recipe before as an appetizer and they come out so good. We toss them with our favorite BBQ sauce and serve them with toothpicks.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK: If you need a new idea for something grilled, try this! It’s so good and can be used in tacos, on salads, or simply by itself. You will love it!

DESSERT:

CHOCOLATE BUTTERFINGER PEANUT BUTTER TRIFLE: This is unreal! So tasty and easy to make ahead. It looks pretty on display too. Makes a large batch so it’s good to feed a crowd.

CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER CAKE MIX COOKIES: These would be great to make for Memorial Day because they are so simple and kids love them! You can switch out the cake mix for whatever flavor you like. The funfetti, patriotic cake mix would be fun!

LEMON POUND CAKE: This is such a classic recipe for our family. It’s John Paul’s favorite. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for summertime. Serve with some fresh berries and whipped cream…YUM!

DRINKS:

FRUIT INFUSED WATERS: I love anything that looks pretty and tastes delicious! Usually MDW is hot so having water to drink is important. Make these fruit infused waters for a fun take on just plain water. Serve them from big water pitchers so people can see the fruit inside.

I hope these give you some new and fresh ideas to try out this weekend! What’s on your menu?

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