Looking for a healthy appetizer or something easy to grill? Here are 10 Easy Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend that are ready in 30 minutes or less!
While Memorial Day is known as a time to gather with family and friends, please adhere to your county’s stay-at-home guidelines. These recipes are posted with the intent that those who are celebrating are adhering to all guidelines, which may mean not gathering with people that you do not live with. I know it’s a traditional celebration, but please adhere to the guidelines for your safety, as well as the safety of others. We can stay at home and still honor the men and women who died serving our country.
Appetizers/Side Dishes
5-Minute Restaurant Style Guacamole
This is hands down my go-to party recipe. First, who doesn’t love guac? Second, it’s incredibly easy to make! In the off chance there is any left, you can use the leftovers for days with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
15-Minute Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Scratch that… This may be my favorite party recipe. I’ve made this as an appetizer for countless parties and have never left without giving someone the recipe. It’s easy, inexpensive, and filled with cheesy goodness!
Shrimp and Quinoa Salad
This recipe is being dug up out of the archives! An oldie but goodie, this Shrimp and Quinoa Salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Easy Gluten-Free BLT Pasta Salad
This BLT pasta salad is one of my new favorite side dishes. It’s fresh and bursting with flavor! Plus, you won’t crash from carb overload because the recipe is gluten-free!
Easy and Healthy Mexican Street Corn
This recipe is slowly becoming my favorite side dish for Taco Tuesdays. If you are looking for a flavorful spin on the traditional corn on the cob, this is it! The corn can easily be prepared on the grill if you are already cooking out.
Main Courses
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Wings – 3 Ways
You guys are going nuts over this recipe! If you have an Air Fryer and don’t feel like firing up the grill, this recipe is for you. Until it is time to sauce the wings, this recipe is pretty hands-off. Pick one flavor to make, or try all three!
5 Simple & Healthy Chicken Marinades
This is another older recipe from Passport Flavor, but one with great success. If you plan on grilling chicken, this recipe has 5 simple marinades that are sure to please your family. Just prepare the chicken as described in the recipe, and throw them on the grill!
Easy and Healthy Greek Turkey Burgers
If you do not eat red met but want to grill some burgers, this is a crowd pleaser! These turkey burgers are filled with flavor, and topped with perfection. Don’t forget the homemade dill sauce!
Guinness Steak Sliders: Brie, Caramelized Onions, and Mushrooms
If you are looking for a juicy steak recipe, I’ll give you one with a little twist. These Guinness-marinated steak sliders pack a ton of flavor in a little bun. If you enjoy brie cheese, you need to try this recipe!
Maple-Balsamic Glazed Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Last but definitely not least, my favorite recipe for the grill. If you have not had them before, scallops wrapped in bacon is an incredible combination. With this recipe, the maple-balsamic glazed brings it to the next level!
Quarantine Memorial Day Wishes
While there are many uncertainties in the world right now, I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with peace and relaxation. I pray that you can use this time to connect with your family over a nice meal. I’m so thankful for the men and women who fought for the liberties that we currently have, and I can’t wait to celebrate in remembrance of them.
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