A cookout-ready collection of recipes for your Memorial Day weekend - from fresh summer desserts and easy no-bake treats to sides and salads perfect for a backyard gathering or potluck spread.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer - and whether you're hosting a backyard cookout, heading to a potluck, or keeping things simple with family, having a good spread of recipes ready makes the whole weekend easier.
This collection pulls together some of my favorites from the blog: fresh strawberry desserts, easy no-bake treats, summer salads, and one very festive hidden flag cake that never fails to get a reaction when you slice into it. There's something here whether you're the one bringing dessert, a side dish, or both.
If you're focused on the sweet side of things, check out my full Memorial Day desserts roundup for an all-dessert collection perfect for cookout season.
10 Memorial Day Recipes
Mini Strawberry Tarts with Basil Cream
It’s spring! That’s why these mini strawberry tarts are perfect for the season. They are filled with a refreshing light basil cream that you are going to love!
Easy Mango Salsa
Easy mango salsa that you’ll want to dollop on everything from tacos to a bagel with cream cheese. It’s sweet and spicy perfection.
Key Lime Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Key lime cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are light and refreshing and perfect for the summer. Step away from vanilla and chocolate and give these a go!
Summer Berry Salad & Frosted Basil Leaves
If you want an easy plated dessert, this might be your answer. This refreshing summer berry salad cocktail is a quickly made dessert and can be dressed up for guests with an equally easy to do frosted basil leaves garnish. The berries are tossed with minced basil and mint and lemon Chambord “dressing”.
How To Make A Hidden Flag Cake
Making a hidden flag cake is easier than you might think. Surprise your guests with this festive red white and blue flag cake!
Italian Farro Salad
Italian farro salad is packed full of nutrients and colorful veggies. It makes a delicious side dish or lunch bowl.
Pineapple Frangipane Tart
This pineapple frangipane tart will surprise you with its unique flavor. You might not think to combine pineapple, almonds and pistachios but you won’t be able to stop eating it!
Grilled Halloumi Strawberry Salad
Vegetarian grilling options don’t have to stop at veggie burgers. This grilled halloumi salad with strawberries makes the perfect vegetarian summer side dish.
Mango Swirl Ice Cream
If you love mangoes, you’ll love this easy to make mango swirl ice cream. It’s the perfect blend of vanilla and mango.
Cucumber and Mint Cilantro Chutney Sandwiches
Tea sandwiches are perfect for luncheons, tea time or any snack time. These creamy crunchy cucumber and mint cilantro chutney sandwiches are an irresistible Indian twist on traditional English cucumber tea sandwiches.






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