The Best Memorial Day Barbecue Ideas
The best Memorial Day barbecue ideas are right here to help you plan an amazing gathering. Whether it’s just your family or a larger group, I’ve got you covered.
Can you believe Memorial Day is already this weekend? The weather here in Minnesota has been all over the place this spring.
One day it’s sunny and in the 70s and the next day it’s rainy and in the 50s. I’m really hopeful that the holiday weekend will be warm and sunny.
This year will probably end up being pretty low key for us, but I’m really hoping we can get outside and do some grilling. Do you usually have big plans Memorial weekend?
Prior to this year, we were always at our cabin and usually there would be family and/or friends staying with us and we were always grilling and making great food.
I feel like whether you’re planning a big get together or just your family, it’s definitely always a great weekend to make some delicious food. That’s why I put together this round up.
It’s filled with appetizers, salads, side dishes, main dishes, drinks and desserts. It’s your one stop shop for recipes that will work for whatever your plans are this weekend.
So, take your time, browse through all of the recipes and put together a fantastic menu for whatever you’re up to for the holiday!
The Best Memorial Day Barbecue Ideas
Here are all the recipes you need to plan a fantastic Memorial Day barbecue. It's all here, appetizers, salads, side dishes, main dishes, drinks and desserts.
This is truly the best guacamole. It's creamy, yet still chunky and has amazing flavor. It's the perfect dip for chips or veggies.
Chicken taco pinwheels are a delicious, easy appetizer that take almost no time to prepare. They're always a hit at any party!
Cooked, shredded chicken make these baked chicken taquitos so quick and easy. They're perfect for an appetizer or light meal.
Chicken Caprese Salad is an easy, 20 minute, no-cook meal that's bursting with fresh summer flavors. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Spicy Thai Basil Slaw is a quick and easy salad that's full of delicious Asian flavors. It's perfect for weeknight meals as well as summer backyard barbecues.
Cauliflower Dill No Potato Salad is creamy and flavorful, just like traditional potato salad, but without all of the carbs. It’s a perfect side for any summer gathering.
This Black Bean and Corn Salad is sure to become your summer go-to for all your picnics and barbecues. It's a snap to make and is deliciously crunchy and flavorful.
This sweet and savory chicken salad with creamy yogurt dressing is a perfect combination. Sweet grapes and the tangy dressing make a delicious flavor match.
Chopped Cucumber Summer Salad is a simple combination of veggies that’s packed with flavor. It’s perfect on its own or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Watermelon mint salad is a refreshing and delicious summer side dish that can be ready in just 5 minutes.
Smoky three bean bake is sure to be a hit at any summer barbecue or potluck. It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and the sweet and smoky flavors are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Fiesta Corn Saute is a snap to make and it packs incredible flavor with sweetness from the corn, a hint of spice from chili powder and a smoky finish from smoked paprika. You’re going to want this one at all of your backyard BBQs this summer.
A zesty spice mix, along with a spicy jalapeño lime vinaigrette give these Tex-Mex roasted sweet potatoes incredible flavor and a perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Make eating your veggies fun with easy and tasty green beans with tomato and bacon.
These steak fries are so easy to make and have amazing flavor. They're great with any grilled meat.
You can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with this flavorful, company worthy grilled shrimp with garlicky parmesan orzo.
Grilled fish taco bowls are all the components of a fish taco in a healthy, hearty, dig in with a fork bowl.
Grilled Chicken Caprese is fresh, delicious and ready in under 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for your backyard barbecue.
Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta is an incredibly easy dish to prepare, yet it’s full of rich delicious flavor. It’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork couldn't be easier, plus, it turns out juicy and flavorful every time. It's great to keep on hand in the freezer for quick meals.
You’ll want a pitcher of Summer mojito water in your fridge at all times. An infusion of fresh mint and lime make plain old water so much tastier.
With just 3 ingredients, a perfectly tart, refreshing flavor and just a hint of sweetness, this is the perfect skinny margarita.
Jameson Old Fashioned is a classic, simple to make cocktail that will warm you from the inside out on the chilliest of days.
This festive cranberry vodka spritzer is lightly sweetened with a touch of honey and full of tart berry flavor from a fresh cranberry puree. It's so refreshing on a hot day.
Rosemary orange ice tea has a light, slightly sweet flavor from the citrus with just a hint of rosemary in the background. It's a perfect summer beverage.
White Chocolate Blueberry Crisp is a delicious, guilt-free dessert you can feel good about eating. It has little added sugar and lots of good for you ingredients.
Rich chocolate cake combines with chocolate chips and a decadent chocolate ganache to create an incredible Death By Chocolate Pound Cake.
Glazed Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies are full of two kinds of chocolaty goodness along with chewy dried cherries. Then a delightful cherry glaze takes everything over the top!
These red velvet cookies are deliciously soft and chewy and with an easy shortcut are ready in just 20 minutes.
Salted Caramel Brownie Bark is an addicting treat that’s crunchy and chewy all at the same time. It’s a snap to make and will disappear in no time.
A short ingredient list makes these tangy, flavorful lemon bars the easiest ever
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