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In this Memorial Day recipe roundup, we’ve curated a selection of mouth-watering dishes that are perfect for your Memorial Day cookout or gathering. From BBQ favorites to refreshing salads and desserts, these recipes are sure to delight your taste buds!
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Memorial Day Appetizers
Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Sauce)
Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Sauce)
This classic tzatziki recipe is made with just a few ingredients and will be ready in only 10 minutes. It's perfect for vegetables, meat, or simply as a dip. Check out our video and step-by-step tutorial.
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Hummus Recipe
This is the ultimate homemade hummus recipe. It’s smooth and creamy with a bright flavor, and pairs perfectly with bread! Follow along for tip and tricks, a video tutorial and complete details!
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The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba ganoush is a classic middle eastern eggplant recipe. Charred eggplant mixed with tahini makes a delicious dip that you can make in 30 minutes!
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Mediterranean Mezze Platter
A tasty mezze platter is a cornerstone of any Mediterranean party. Learn how easy it is to build a Mediterranean mezze platter in just 10 minutes that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds!
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Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach
Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach
Creamy burrata with tomatoes and peaches present a delightful combination of flavors, ready in just 10 minutes. I drizzle it with balsamic glaze and serve it with crusty toasted bread as a salad or an appetizer. This dish is the perfect addition to any table!
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Turkish Smoky Eggplant Salad
This Turkish eggplant salad is uniquely delicious. Charred eggplant and bell peppers are combined with tomatoes, herbs and spices for a delightful convergence of flavors. Like other Mediterranean salads, key ingredients include olive oil, lemon juice and sumac.
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Memorial Day BBQ Recipes
Best Ever Beef Shish Kabob
An easy beef shish kabobs recipe that’s packed with amazing flavors. Learn all the tips and tricks for making the best shish kabobs at home.
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Grilled Chicken Kabobs
These juicy grilled chicken kabobs are a staple of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. I've marinated these cubes of chicken in Mediterranean spices and grilled them to perfection. You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd!
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Mediterranean Grilled Branzino Recipe
This grilled branzino recipe with a Mediterranean twist is a must-try! The fish is marinated with a herb and lemon mixture, then grilled to perfection and topped with a bright tomato herb relish. Trust me, there's a feast of flavors in every bite.
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Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Burgers
This grilled lamb burger is juicy, easy and ready in 20 minutes. It's seasoned with Mediterranean spices and served with sumac onions and a tasty yogurt sauce.
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Shish Tawook Recipe
Shish Tawook is a Lebanese chicken dish that’s simple yet so delicious. Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic makes one delicious meal for the family.
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Shrimp Kabobs with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Ready in 30 minutes, these shrimp kabobs are perfect for any day of the week. This recipe is packed with flavor thanks to the best marinade!
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Grilled Steak with Garlic Herb Sauce
Perfect Grilled Steak with Garlic Herb Sauce
This perfect grilled steak is easier than you think! With a simple seasoning and a flavorful garlic herb sauce, this steak will be the star of your dinner table.
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Veggie Shish Kabob with Thyme and Garlic
An easy veggie shish kabob recipe that you can make any time. Delicious grilled vegetables flavored with garlic, thyme and balsamic vinegar make the best side dish!
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Grilled Halibut With Spicy Mango Salsa
Grilled Alaska Halibut with Spicy Mango Salsa
Learn how to grill Alaska halibut perfectly at home. Serve grilled halibut with spicy mango salsa for a celebration of flavors.
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Mediterranean Chicken Shish Kabob
Mediterranean Chicken Shish Kabob
Easy chicken shish kabob recipe made on the grill or in the oven. This Mediterranean chicken kabobs are flavored with delicious spices and are quick to make.
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Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki Recipe
Try this easy recipe for homemade Greek chicken souvlaki. Made with a delicious garlic and lemon marinade, this classic street food is packed with amazing Mediterranean flavors and served with creamy tzatziki sauce.
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Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings
Spicy grilled chicken wings are everyone's favorite. Juicy chicken wings are marinated in hot sauce and grilled to perfection. Follow my step by step recipe for instructions to make these wings on your grill.
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Grilled Salmon Shish Kabobs
Grilled salmon kabobs are hearty, healthy, and delicious. Seasoned with tasty spices, these salmon kabobs are easy to make and packed with tons of flavor.
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Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)
Joojeh kabab is a classic chicken kebob recipe from Iran. Chicken pieces are smothered in a delicious saffron chicken kebob marinade and have such delicious flavor thanks to saffron and lemon.
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Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Grilled eggplant sandwich is the perfect lunch. This sandwich is made with grilled eggplants, olives, onions, capers, hummus and other delicious ingredients.
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Juicy Greek Grilled Chicken Recipe
Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with this juicy Greek grilled chicken. The classic marinade is made with lemon, herbs and spices and is so easy to put together!
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Persian Style Grilled Chicken Wings
Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe Persian Style
Persian grilled chicken wings recipe is so unique. The chicken wings are marinated in a saffron yogurt mixture, making them tender and delicious.
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Grilled Zaatar Chicken Recipe
Grilled zaatar chicken is juicy and delicious. The key to this recipe is a simple marinade of zaatar and citrus.
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Grilled Spatchcock Chicken
Grilled spatchcock chicken is easy to infuse with Mediterranean flavors! Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, every bite of this chicken is delicious.
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Memorial Day Side Dishes
Grilled Peach Salad With Feta and Zaatar
Grilled Peach Salad with Zaatar and Feta
Ready in 20 minutes, this grilled peach salad recipe is a versatile option for adding bold flavors to your lunch or dinner table. Juicy peaches are grilled, added to greens, and then topped with feta, zaatar and walnuts to make a delicious salad.
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.
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Healthy chicken salad with walnuts and dill
Healthy chicken salad with walnuts and dill
A healthy chicken salad that's perfect for a light and easy lunch. This healthy chicken salad is made with a delicious Greek yogurt dressing.
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Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe
Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean corn salad is easy, delicious ready in 10 minutes!. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this is the perfect summer salad!
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Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasted cauliflower salad with Mediterranean spices is so flavorful and easy to make. The cauliflower is seasoned with warm spices and roasted to perfection, then topped with a zesty yogurt dressing, making every bite extra delicious.
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Italian Caprese Salad Recipe
This caprese salad recipe is an Italian classic made with fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes. It takes only 10 minutes to make this salad and fresh and quality ingredients is the key to its great flavor.
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Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Shirazi salad is a Persian cucumber tomato salad that's easy to prepare and packed with flavors. This classic Persian salad can be served with any main dish.
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Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
This cucumber tomato avocado salad is perfect for any day of the week. This easy and tasty salad comes together in 15 minutes and is full of flavor thanks to sun dried tomatoes and olives.
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Turkish Homemade Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)
Turkish Potato Salad (Patates Salatasi)
Learn how to make homemade potato salad Turkish style. This no mayo potato salad is flavored with fresh herbs and delicious spices.
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Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
This cucumber tomato feta salad is easy, simple ready in 10 minutes! It's made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for any day!
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Fattoush Salad Recipe
This authentic Lebanese fattoush salad is a Middle Eastern classic. Fresh chopped salad is flavored with crispy toasted pita and a bright, zesty dressing.
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Tabouli Salad
Tabouli, also known as tabbouleh, is a beautiful Middle Eastern salad that's very simple to make. Fresh tomatoes, and finely chopped herbs, mixed with bulgur, lemon juice, and olive oil, are the ingredients of this simple yet delicious salad. This salad is ready in 20 minutes.
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Mediterranean Green Bean Salad
Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe
Here's a green bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist that can be ready in 20 minutes. Topped with crispy shallots and feta, this salad is packed with a lot of bright flavors. This salad keeps well, so it's fine to make it ahead of time.
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The Best Mediterranean Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs. This fresh salad is flavored with a delicious dressing.
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Mediterranean Potato Salad
Mediterranean potato salad is so easy and simple. It’s made with only a few ingredients and is packed with flavor thanks to a homemade zaatar dressing.
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Turkish Ezme Recipe
Ezme is a classic Turkish sauce, condiment and appetizer that’s usually served on the side of kebabs with some fresh bread. It’s ready in 10 minutes and is so delicious thanks to tomatoes, peppers and herbs.
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Creamy Whipped Ricotta Recipe
Whipped ricotta is creamy, light and ready in 10 minutes. Topped with herbs, olives and nuts, you can serve it as a dip or spread with some fresh bread.
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Grilled Asparagus With Lemon Tahini Sauce
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Grilled asparagus – ready in just 15 minutes – is an ideal side dish for your summer grilling. Crisp on the outside with a smokey flavor, this tasty recipe is an easy way to add healthy veggies to your barbeque spread.
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Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables
Here is an easy Mediterranean grilled vegetables recipe with so much flavor! These grilled vegetables are served with a zesty dressing and make a delicious side dish.
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Memorial Day Dessert Recipes
Mahalabia (Muhallebi) – Middle Eastern Milk Pudding
Mahalabia, also known as Muhallebi, is a creamy Middle Eastern dessert made with milk, sugar, and cornstarch. It is served cold and is often topped with nuts or fruit.
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Bastani (Persian Saffron Ice Cream)
Bastani Sonnati Persian Saffron Ice Cream
Bastani Sonnati is a classic Persian saffron ice cream with delectable flavors of rosewater and cardamom. This is an easy no churn ice cream that doesn't require an ice cream maker.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble is the ultimate spring dessert. Juicy strawberries and rhubarbs mixed with sugar and topped with a good crumble make this dessert delicious!
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Turkish Rice Pudding Recipe (Sutlac)
If you love light and creamy desserts, Sutlac, also known as Turkish rice pudding recipe is it. Creamy and rich with a golden top, this baked rice pudding is also gluten-free. Learn how to make this tasty dessert with this tutorial and step-by-step photos.
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Frangipane Pear Galette Recipe
Here's a delicious pear galette flavored with almonds. The flaky crust is filled with creamy almond paste and topped with pear. It's so tasty!
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Must-Try Memorial Day Recipes
In this Memorial Day recipe roundup, we've curated a selection of mouth-watering dishes that are perfect for your Memorial Day cookout or gathering. From BBQ favorites to refreshing salads and desserts, these recipes are sure to delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
- Check out each recipe for complete list of ingredients
Instructions
- Click on each recipe to read the complete instructions.
- Make ahead: Many of these recipes – including starters, main dishes and desserts – can at least be partially made in advance. Each recipe includes complete make-ahead instructions as well.
- Storage: Depending on the recipe, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up yo at least 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This collection of recipes for Memorial Day weekend is going to be our Summer Cook-Out Guide!! You have done it again Shadi…. Thank you for saving me!
Amber aka “the cook.” LOL
Thank you so much for your kind message Amber! We have a big summer grilling menu as well, and so many summer friendly recipes I hope you try!
There are so many great recipes to choose from! I know whatever I make will be fabulous!
This is a great compilation of Memorial Day recipes! Will be referring to this often throughout the summer!