70 Easy Memorial Day Recipes That Bring on the Summer Season (2024)

Kick off summer with this salad that features some of the season's best produce like sweet corn and crunchy green beans.

Get the Summer Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad recipe.

Nothing says summer like a good burger. Mix things up a bit with this delicious burger made with Italian sausage, peppers, and onions all on a toasted sesame bun.

Get the Italian Sausage Burger with Marinated Peppers and Onions recipe.

Perfectly grilled steak + charred corn + creamy avocado = the perfect way to kick off summer.

Get the Grilled Skirt Steak with Charred Corn and Avocado Salad recipe.

Everyone will love this colorful salad. It's full of bright flavors thanks to ingredients like fresh shrimp, navel oranges, and cherry tomatoes.

Get the Zesty Shrimp Salad with Couscous recipe.

Fresh fish accompanied by a flavorful relish made with ginger, lime, pineapple, cucumber, and honey makes for the perfect Memorial Day weekend meal.

Get the Seared Tilapia with Pineapple and Cucumber Relish recipe.

Tender salmon, fresh corn, flavorful lime, juicy plum tomatoes, and creamy avocado come together in this easy meal that's perfect for the start of summer.

Get the Salmon with Corn and Avocado Succotash recipe.

Everyone at your Memorial Day party will be asking for the recipe to make this creamy, garlicky dip. Whether you choose to share the secret healthy ingredient is up to you.

Get the Lentil Hummus recipe.

This simple salad is so refreshing — and so easy. You can even make it up to a day before your party so it's ready to go when your guests arrive.

Get the Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad recipe.

Fish tacos are basically the official food of summer. And if they're not, they should be — especially when they're topped with pineapple, lime juice, red onion, and jalapeño.

Get the Grilled Fish Tacos recipe.

No grill? No problem. Both the chipotle chicken and the charred corn for this easy meal can be cooked in a cast-iron skillet.

Get the Smoky Chicken with Charred-Corn Salad recipe.

Take ribs to the next level with a tangy sauce made with pineapple, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Top with pickled onion for that extra crunch.

Get the Sweet and Sour Short Ribs with Pickled Onions recipe.

If you're having a last-minute Memorial Day party, good news: These sweet and savory snacks come together in less than 15 minutes.

Get the Salami-Wrapped Melon with Basil recipe.

Couscous is the perfect base for this summery salad, which features fresh corn, sweet cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, and leafy herbs.

Get the Fresh Corn, Tomato, Herb, and Israeli Couscous Salad recipe.

If you love feta on your salads, you'll go crazy for this dip that brings together creamy feta cheese, honey, and herbs. Crunchy cucumbers are the perfect pairing.

Get the Whipped Feta with Cucumber recipe.

Forget the jarred stuff. This flavorful salsa, made with black beans, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and creamy avocado is way better.

Get the Black Bean and Avocado Salsa recipe.

Take a classic summer staple to the next level with butter that's infused with parsley, Parmesan, garlic, and lemons.

Get the Corn on the Cob with Parsley Butter recipe.

Tons of fresh flavors come together in this delicious tostada recipe. With fresh corn, smooth avocado, and blackened tilapia, it's the perfect way to kick off summer.

Get the Blackened Fish and Avocado Tostadas recipe.

This creamy dip is not only gorgeous (look at that color!) but also tasty. Chickpeas, feta cheese, beets, garlic and lemon all come together quickly in a food processor. Your guests will absolutely love it paired with pita bread and veggies.

Get the Beet and Feta Dip recipe.

Kids and adults alike will be happy to see these popsicles come out at any Memorial Day party.

Get the Fruit 'n' Yogurt Swirl Pops recipe.

This drink is basically summer in a glass: peach, fresh ginger, seltzer and mint. For the grown-ups at the party, you could add a splash of rum or vodka.

Get the Ginger-Peach Soda recipe.