Easy Memorial Day Recipes 2018. Everything from easy apps, to addicting dips, grill out favorites, desserts, and more!
I don’t know about you, but Trevor and I have plans to make the most of the upcoming three day weekend . . .
by relaxing . . .
by the pool . . .
and eating . . .
all the food.
Whether you’re lounging around the house, or have big plans with friends, I know we could all use a little food inspiration.
So, today, I’ve gathered up all my favorite easy memorial day recipes!
I hope you all have a relaxing – and food filled – weekend!
Easy Memorial Day Appetizer Recipes
Easy Bruschetta
This easy bruschetta recipe is a healthy summer classic! Juicy tomatoes tossed with sun dried tomatoes, garlic, a touch of oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil . . . we can’t get enough of this stuff!
Southwestern Chicken Salad Cups
Southwestern chicken salad cups. Baked wonton cups filled with chicken, corn, beans, peppers, greek yogurt, lime, and taco seasonings! About 100 calories per cup! Great for easy lunches, snacks, or a big party!
Sweet and Salty Snack Board
This Sweet and Salty Snack Board is perfect for entertaining! As easy way to impress your guests! Full of chocolate, cheeses, fruit, crackers, and more!
Mexican Grilled Corn
Mexican Grilled Corn. Grilled corn that’s smothered in a creamy, smoky butter and topped with salty Mexican cheese – cotija – and fresh cilantro!
Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta
This Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta is my new favorite appetizer. Slightly chewy bruschetta is topped with creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, juicy strawberries, and earthy basil!
Easy Memorial Day Dips
Instant Pot Mexican Corn Dip
Instant Pot Mexican Corn Dip. This easy, cheesy, creamy deliciousness is ready in about 15 minutes and is loaded with cream cheese, fresh corn, mayo, and loads of spices and fresh herbs! The perfect dip for tortilla chips!
Loaded Pizza Dip
This Loaded Pizza Dip is like supreme pizza in dip form! A cream cheese base topped with sausage, veggies, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and loads of cheese! Easy game day appetizer or snack!
Easy Pico de Gallo
This Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe comes together in a matter of minutes! Fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, & garlic make this truly delicious.
Loaded Queso
This Loaded Queso Recipe is full of cheese, tomatoes, black beans, corn, chiles, taco seasonings, and more! Easy. Cheesy. Gluten Free. Delicious!
Instant Pot Taco Hummus
Instant Pot Taco Hummus. Ultra creamy hummus loaded with canary beans, taco seasonings, and lime juice. Made quick and easy in your Instant Pot!
Easy Memorial Day Salads
Mediterranean Farro Salad
Hearty farro meets loads of fresh, crunchy veggies, tangy red wine vinegar, chickpeas, and spices to make this healthy and delicious Mediterranean Farro Salad Recipe!
Pesto Pasta Salad
This simple Pesto Pasta Salad is loaded with pasta shells, fresh pesto, salty bacon, crumbly feta, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy cashews!
Berry Fruit Salad
Only 7 ingredients needed to make this Berry Fruit Salad. All your favorite berries + fresh mint + lemon juice and honey! So yummy!
Mexican Corn Salad
This Mexican Corn Salad will totally be the star of your next BBQ. Full of roasted corn, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, lime, and tons of spices, it’s SO full of texture and flavor.
Shrimp Avocado Salad
This Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe is perfect for hot summer days! It’s an EASY, cold, no-cook, healthy, refreshing salad full of shrimp, avocado, cucumbers, sun dried tomatoes, lemon juice, spices, and more!
Easy Memorial Day Dinner Recipes
Mexican Turkey Burgers
These are the BEST Mexican Turkey Burgers. Tender, seasoned turkey burgers + crunchy slaw, fresh pico, and a creamy avocado sauce make these perfect for an easy, healthy, and delicious dinner!
Greek Kebabs
Paired with tzatziki and full of tender chicken, veggies, and an herb-y garlic marinade, these Greek Kebabs are the perfect, quick & easy, healthy summer dinner!
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Grilled Shrimp Skewers. Easy, healthy, delicious summer food at it’s finest! Only seven ingredients necessary!
Grilled BBQ Chicken Tacos
Juicy grilled chicken smothered in BBQ sauce plus creamy, crunchy, fresh coleslaw makes these the easiest and tastiest Grilled BBQ Chicken Tacos you’ll ever have!
Black Bean Burgers
This Black Bean Burger Recipe is PACKED with vegetables and flavor and is super quick and easy to make. All you need is 10 minutes and a food processor! Vegan. Gluten Free.
Easy Memorial Day Dessert Recipes
Roasted S’Mores Ice Cream
This No Churn Roasted S’Mores Ice Cream Recipe is insanely quick and easy to make and is loaded with hot fudge, roasted marshmallows, and crunchy graham crackers! Only 7 ingredients needed and NO ice cream machine required!
Vegan Scotcheroos
These Vegan Scotcheroos are loaded with brown rice crispies, all natural peanut butter, and agave and smothered in vegan dark chocolate and a pinch of sea salt. An easier, slightly healthier, gluten free take on the classic no bake treat.
Sweet & Salty S’Mores Bars
Just when you thought S’Mores couldn’t possibly get better… enter: Sweet & Salty S’Mores Bars! Potato chips, honey graham cereal, marshmallows, milk chocolate bars, and butter!
One Bowl Brownies
The perfect fudge-y, chocolatey, gooey, thick brownies you’ll ever taste. Plus, you only need one bowl to make them!
S’Mores Cookie Cups
S’Mores Cookie Cups. A simple graham cracker cookie is stuffed with a melty hershey’s kiss, topped with a marshmallow, and gets toasted to golden perfection!
Easy Memorial Day Drink Recipes
Five Ingredient Margaritas – 4 Ways
Five Ingredient Margaritas – 4 Ways! Citrus Margarita. Spicy Mango Margarita. Mojito Margarita. Cucumber Chili Margarita. Cheers!
Honey Strawberry Lemonade
This honey strawberry lemonade only has four ingredients and is naturally sweetened! Perfect for kids! Add a shot of gin for an adults only cocktail!
Watermelon Sangria
This Watermelon Sangria is summer in a glass! Fresh watermelon, strawberries, & lemons make it so seasonal! The addition of wine & vodka doesn’t hurt either. 😉
Happy Memorial Day!
– Jennifer
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