40 Recipes for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer in our house! We can’t wait to take a dip in the pool and cookout in the backyard. I gathered up 40 recipes that are perfect for Memorial Day! You have to try them. 

Mouthwatering Memorial Day Burgers

Burgers are a staple when it comes to a backyard BBQ hang, and what’s great is there’s always a burger for any type of diet or palette! Here are a few of my favorites. 

Pin Guacamole Cheddar Burger A tried and true classic. Adding the homemade guacamole for a topping is a game changer!  View RecipePin Sunny Side Up Veggie Burger If you’re a vegetarian (or not), you have to try this one. We buy a variety of vegan burgers, top them with a golden egg that oozes all over the burger when you take a bite creating a luscious sauce.  View RecipePin BBQ Chicken Burgers Get ready tantalize your taste buds with these mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Burgers! Bursting with flavor and perfect for the whole family! View RecipePin Garbanzo Burgers These are packed with protein, low in fat and high in dietary fiber, so they’re a great addition to your Memorial Day menu. Especially for the vegetarians! View RecipePin Turkey Zucchini Burgers with Yogurt-Sumac Sauce The zucchini gives these burgers a little extra texture and moistness while plumping them up with a vegetable for those kids who have an aversion to zucchini. View RecipePin Shroom Burgers Crispy, cheesy and downright delicious. It’s hard to eat just one of these Shroom Burgers! View RecipePin Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers We love these chicken burgers and they’re super easy to whip up. They’re especially a good option for people who don’t eat red meat.  View Recipe

Fries and Potatoes

Of course, any burger isn’t complete without some fries or crispy potatoes! Try these recipes out this year!

Pin Air Fryer French Fries These get super crispy and delicious. They sometimes get eaten before anything else makes it to the table! View RecipePin Oven Baked Fries If you don’t have an air fryer these oven baked fries are just as yummy! View RecipePin Sweet Potato Fries Switch it up a bit and serve these delicious sweet potato fries this year! They’re super easy to make! View RecipePin Crispy Smashed Potatoes I make these potatoes ALL the time! They’re our all time favorite. Super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. View RecipePin Buttermilk Bacon Whipped Potatoes You can’t go wrong with these buttermilk bacon whipped potatoes. They’re perfectly creamy and so tasty! View Recipe

Fresh Sides, Salads and Appetizers

Pin Summer Fruit and Mozzarella Salad My go-to when people are coming over for a cookout. It’s a dish everyone from young to old will love, not to mention how beautiful and vibrant it looks.  View RecipePin Tomato Bruschetta This makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Kenya and Chloe tout this recipe as “even better” than the bruschetta at our favorite restaurant! View RecipePin Watermelon Pizza Super fun and looks SO good on a table. Kids love making their own creations with this one so let them run free!  View RecipePin Summer Pasta Salad Pasta salad at a backyard barbecue is about as classic as it gets. Try this one with corn, asparagus and cherry tomatoes at your Memorial Day get together. View RecipePin Fruit Caprese Kabobs Always a huge hit because of their DIY nature. The real fun comes not only from making them, but also eating the simple yet satisfying flavors one after another! View RecipePin Strawberry Spinach Salad This salad is chock full of tons of my favorite goodies — spinach, fresh strawberries and a delicious poppyseed vinaigrette. View RecipePin Baked Beans in the Crock Pot Baked Beans don’t have to be boring and from a can, this version made in the crock pot takes a classic recipe to a whole new level! View RecipePin Grilled Lemon Asparagus Asparagus at the farmers market is SO fresh right now. Grab yourself a bundle and make this simple Grilled Lemon Asparagus either right on the grill or on a pan. View RecipePin Heirloom Tomato Salad A classic side at any summer BBQ! This recipe is super duper fresh and absolutely stunning on a table. View RecipePin Classic Macaroni and Cheese There’s just something about some gooey macaroni and cheese that I love at a BBQ! View Recipe

More Memorial Day Entrees

There are other entrees besides burgers for a backyard cookout, of course. If burgers aren’t your favorite, try one of these! 

Pin Crunchy Quinoa Crusted Chicken Tenders These chicken tenders are just as good as they sound. The crunch from the quinoa is perfect, and it doesn’t hurt that quinoa is a superfood! View RecipePin Mango Shrimp Ceviche This is probably the most crowd pleasing dish you’ll ever make! The sweetness of the mango is out of this world.  View RecipePin DIY Taco Buffet DIY Taco Buffet is the easiest way to serve tacos and everyone can make their tacos they way they want! View RecipePin Southern Style Pork Tenderloin This pork tenderloin is smoky, sweet, and tangy all in one. This is the perfect summer grilling recipe. View RecipePin Cauliflower Steaks These are great for plant based eaters, but I will say, the meat eaters in my family love these just as much as anyone else.  View RecipePin Coconut Baked Shrimp Coconut baked shrimp is a family-friendly recipe that is not only easy to make but also a fun way to introduce kids to new flavors. Serve with this delectable sweet and sour dipping sauce to take them to the next level! View RecipePin Cheesy Pizza Hot Dogs Just as fun as they sound, and super easy to make. Kids LOVE these! View RecipePin Slow-Cooked Green Chili Pork Tacos These tacos are about as easy as they get. Toss everything in a slow cooker, set it and forget it. Serve with a medley of your favorite toppings! View RecipePin Whitefish and Crispy Avocado Tacos The flaky fish makes these tacos addicting and super flavorful. Add your favorite toppings and get ready to rock your world!  View RecipePin Baked BBQ Chicken Legs A backyard BBQ classic. You could bake these in the oven or toss them on the grill if you wanted! View Recipe

Memorial Day Desserts

And last, but certainly not least, DESSERT! You’ve got to have a sweet treat on the unofficial first day of summer, and these are the perfect ones. 

Pin Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches These are every kid (and adult’s) dream. Fresh baked cookies with ice cream in between? Can it get any better?  View RecipePin Red, White and Blue Parfaits These treats are festive, fun and delicious. A great addition to any Memorial Day hang! View RecipePin Red, White & Blue Pops Going right along with the red, white and blue theme. They’re filled with good-for-you fruits and are a perfect treat! P.S. I love these popsicle molds. View RecipePin Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble One of my favorite because it’s not too sweet and has a delicious crumbly oat topping paired with the season’s freshest produce.  View RecipePin Coco-Blue Nice Cream This healthy ice cream is vegan, gluten, and dairy free and only takes minutes to whip up! While I don’t always say no to real ice cream, this is an equally delicious, guilt free version. View RecipePin Strawberry Lemon Hand Pies I absolutely ADORE these little guys. They’re perfectly hand held and a great project to get kids involved in the kitchen.  View RecipePin Fruity Mocktail No backyard BBQ is complete without a cocktail…or a mocktail. Whichever you prefer! This fruity mocktail recipe can easily be turned into a more adult version, but is yummy either way.  View RecipePin Berry Coconut Crisps Berry Coconut Crisps are the easiest dessert and absolutely delicious. A base of berries topped with a walnut crumble and a hint of coconut is irresistible! View Recipe

What other recipes are you making for Memorial Day? Let me know in the comments, and as always tag me on social media if you make any of these!