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45 Best Memorial Day Recipes

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45 Best Memorial Day Recipes

Best Memorial Day Recipe Ideas – Summer might not start until the end of June, but Memorial Day is the unofficial start to cookout season, so it’s the perfect time to fire up the grill and make plans for delicious Memorial Day recipes. These easy Memorial Day recipes will fit your menu, whatever your cooking style, from corn salads to grilled chicken thighs! We didn’t forget the drinks too! And with some amazing side dishes, desserts, and appetizers to round out your backyard bash, you’ll have a Memorial Day menu your guests will be talking about all summer long. Enjoy!

Sidney Yang
by Sidney Yang
Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Jun 7, 2022
Tomato Potato Salad
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Tomato Potato Salad

This tomato potato salad recipe is light, nourishing, and super delicious. Bring the potato salad to your next potluck and prepare yourself for rave reviews!

Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These chicken lettuce wraps are so delicious - Citrusy, sweet, spicy, and savory all in one, the salsa that goes with grilled chicken will steal the show. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep!

Apple Bacon Coleslaw
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Apple Bacon Coleslaw

This coleslaw recipe only takes a few minutes to make and is packed with bright and delicious flavor! Super creamy, crunchy, and fresh coleslaw you can make in a cinch!

Blueberry Crumb Bars
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Blueberry Crumb Bars

These blueberry crumb bars are made with a sweet blueberry filling, a buttery shortbread crust and a crumbly topping! The blueberry bars are delicious for brunch, dessert, or snack!

Salmon Salad
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Salmon Salad

This salmon salad recipe is filled with veggies for a vibrant meal. What’s even easier to love? The salmon salad on the table in less than 25 minutes!

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What food is the most eaten on Memorial Day?

Barbecue is the favorite food for any great outdoor gathering, especially on Memorial Day. So anything that goes on the grill will work: chicken, pork, shrimp, beef, fish, peppers, corn, and any other veggies!

What to bring to a Memorial Day gathering?

Besides these easy Memorial Day recipes, some items are always welcome to a Memorial day cookout:

  • Bags of ice
  • Coal for the barbecue
  • Watermelons
  • Ice cream
  • Jars of homemade condiments
  • Extra paper towels or toilet paper
  • Extra paper plates and recyclable cutlery
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