From classic American favorites and vibrant salads to refreshing drinks and ultimate side dishes, these Memorial Day Food Ideas are guaranteed to impress your guests and make your celebration memorable.
What better way to honor and celebrate Memorial Day than by gathering with loved ones for a memorable feast?
Nothing screams Memorial Day more than firing up the grill and coming together with friends and family for a delicious outdoor meal.
Enjoy a day filled with good food and good company, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a relaxing picnic in the park with friends.
These Memorial Day Food Ideas will make the occasion truly memorable!
From classic American favorites like 🔥 grilled meats, veggies and hot dogs to crowd-pleasing side dishes such as 🌮 corn ribs, fresh and flavorful salads 🥗, and cool and refreshing drinks 🍹, this round-up of recipes has something for everyone.
And let’s not forget about desserts to end the weekend on a sweet note.
So, let’s get cooking and celebrate with flavor: Memorial Day Food Ideas!
Classic American Food Favorite Recipes 🔥
Huli Huli Chicken
Recipe by The Girl Inspired
Sweet and tangy – Full of amazing flavor!
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Jerk Chicken Tacos
Recipe by The Modern Proper
With homemade jerk seasoning and simple grilled chicken. Super quick and easy to make!
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Grilled BBQ Chicken
Recipe by Down Shiftology
Perfectly charred, insanely juicy, and glistening with BBQ sauce, a foolproof recipe!
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Margarita Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Recipe by A Farmgirl’s Dabbles
Shrimp marinated in a mixture of tequila, lime juice, garlic, and seasonings. Perfect for summer grilling!
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Tex Mex Hot Dogs
Recipe by Homemade Home
A Classic American favorite with a bold fusion of flavors!
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BBQ Chicken Pizza
Recipe by Damn Delicious
Made with leftover rotisserie chicken, speediest, tastiest pizza ever!
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Grilled BBQ Ribs
Recipe by The Wooden Skillet
This will be your new go-to recipe for perfectly grilled ribs!
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Crowd-Pleasing Side Dishes 🌮
Best Ever Baked Beans
Recipe by Downshiftology
Smoky, spicy, and sweet, these baked beans with bacon are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! They’re the best side dish for BBQs, parties, holidays, and cookouts. Rich and flavorful, they pair perfectly with classic favorites!
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Grilled Watermelon
Recipe by Two Peas and Their Pods
Juicy, sweet, and smoky watermelon drizzled with honey. Extremely easy to prepare!
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Corn Ribs
Recipe by Sprinkles and Sprouts
Amp up your appetizer game by giving this recipe a try!
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Buttermilk Cornbread
Recipe by Damn Delicious
Super moist and slightly sweet. Loved by everyone!
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Zesty Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
Recipe by Modern Farm House Eats
Crisp-tender grilled vegetables with a homemade zesty balsamic vinaigrette are flavorful, healthy, and super easy to make!
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Deviled Eggs
Recipe by The Defined Dish
Perfect for any gathering as everyone loves them!
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Fresh Salads for Memorial Day 🥗
Simple Potato Salad
Recipe by My Active Kitchen
A classic, hearty, and satisfying side dish. Easily scalable, and easily customizable!
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Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries & Feta
Recipe by Crowded Kitchen
A refreshing and vibrant dish – crispiness, tartness, juiciness, and creaminess! 🍉
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Recipe by Lemons and Zest
Minimal ingredients yet bursting with so much flavor, it will definitely steal the show!
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BLT Panzanella
Recipe by Pinch of Yum
The best salad of summer. Superrrr YUM!
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Cool and Refreshing Beverages 🍹
Fresh Watermelon Mojito
Recipe by Aberdeen’s Kitchen
A light, fruity, and incredibly refreshing cocktail. Perfect for hot summer days! 🍹
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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Recipe by From a Chef’s Kitchen
Crunchy vegetables and shrimp in a spicy, tangy tomato cocktail sauce, what’s not to love?
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Strawberry Lemonade
Recipe by Yummy Mummy Kitchen
A pretty pink lemonade with simple ingredients!
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Kid Friendly Patriotic Punch
Recipe by Mom Endeavors
Made with three kid-friendly drinks, perfect for hot summer days!
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Desserts to Sweeten the Day 🍨
No Bake Berry Lasagna
Recipe by OMG Chocolated Desserts
Red, white, and blue. Perfect dessert for Memorial Day!
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Nutella Fruit Dip
Recipe by Lil Luna
Creamy, whipped, and heavenly delight!
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Take a quick look at the round-up of the Best Memorial Food Ideas below 👇
Memorial Day Classic American Food Favorite Recipes 🔥
- Margarita Grilled Shrimp Skewers by A Farmgirl’s Dabbles
- Tex Mex Hot Dogs by Homemade Home
- Jerk Chicken Tacos by The Modern Proper
- Grilled BBQ Chicken by Down Shiftology
- BBQ Chicken Pizza by Damn Delicious
- Grilled BBQ Ribs by The Wooden Skillet
- BLT Panzanella by Pinch of Yum
- Huli Huli Chicken by The Girl Inspired
Memorial Day Food Ideas for Crowd-Pleasing Side Dishes 🌮
- Zesty Balsamic Grilled Vegetables by Modern Farm House Eats
- Deviled Eggs by The Defined Dish
- Corn Ribs by Sprinkles and Sprouts
- Buttermilk Cornbread by Damn Delicious
- Grilled Watermelon by Two Peas and Their Pods
Fresh and Flavorful Salads for Memorial Day 🥗
- Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Strawberries and Feta by Crowded Kitchen
- Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad by Lemons and Zest
- Simple Potato Salad by My Active Kitchen
Memorial Day Food Ideas for Cool and Refreshing Beverages 🍹
- Fresh Watermelon Mojito by Aberdeen’s Kitchen
- Mexican Shrimp Cocktail by From a Chef’s Kitchen
- Strawberry Lemonade by Yummy Mummy Kitchen
- Kid Friendly Patriotic Punch by Mom Endeavors
Memorial Day Food Ideas for Desserts to Sweeten the Day 🍨
- No Bake Berry Lasagna by OMG Chocolated Desserts
- Nutella Fruit Dip by Lil Luna
