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15 Unusual Memorial Day Dishes That Will Make Everyone at the Table Ask for the Ingredients

May 26, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Memorial Day weekend is the kick-off to summer fun! It’s a time to relax, celebrate with loved ones, and, enjoy delicious food. Burgers, hot dogs, and potato salad are classics, but this year, why not surprise your guests with something new and exciting?

We hand-picked a collection of fantastic Memorial Day recipe ideas that will have everyone at the table requesting the recipe. These dishes range from Armenian chicken kebabs to refreshing salads that absolutely belong at the cookout.

Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic-Dill Sauce

Smashed potatoes on a baking sheet.
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So easy and delicious, these Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill are a comfort side dish that never disappoints. Naturally vegan and made with just 4 simple ingredients, these crushed red potatoes are great for any occasion. Smashed potato recipe.

Tandoori Chicken Wings

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These smoky Tandoori chicken wings, marinated in Indian spices and yogurt and grilled to perfection, will blow your mind away! The wings are succulent and juicy on the interior and crispy on the outside. Tandoori Chicken Wings.

Pork Kebobs

Shashlik skewers on a white plate.
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Juicy, flavorful and incredibly delicious Georgian Shashlik or Mtsvadi. Classic recipe that my family has been making for years. Easy and requires just 4 ingredients. Pork Kebobs

Juicy Black Bean Burger

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Are you ready for the best black bean burger recipe out there? This easy and delicious veggie mushroom burger is healthy and bursting with flavor. And the best part is, it takes just 30 minutes to make it from start to finish! This burger recipe is so good that you will never miss the meat. Black bean burger.

Easy Sticky Maple Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken Wings

These Sticky Maple Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken Wings are super easy and use pantry ingredients that you should have on hand. You might just need to pick up some fresh ginger when you shop for the wings. Sticky Maple Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken Wings.

Lemon Greek Potatoes

Mediterranean roasted yellow potatoes in a white bowl on a burlap napkin and white background.
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These Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes are fully loaded with lemony oregano, garlic, and olive oil flavors. Plus, they couldn’t be easier to make! No boiling is needed. Try this simple side dish the next time you’re craving something fresh, unique, and flavorful. Lemon Greek Potatoes

Oven Roasted Asparagus

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Really easy Mediterranean Asparagus With Balsamic Drizzle And Pine Nuts. Trimmed asparagus spears are baked in olive oil until tender but crispy and then finished with a quick homemade Balsamic drizzle. This healthy vegan recipe is kid-friendly and makes a delicious dinner side. Mediterranean Asparagus

Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad

Marinated Mushroom Pasta salad.
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Easy and fun Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives is perfect for picnics or potlucks. Mushrooms make this pasta salad hearty and rich. They also stand up to the bold flavors of the dressing. Be sure to slice the mushrooms thin to make sure they absorb plenty of flavor from the marinade. Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad

Crispy Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Crispy Apple Pie Egg Rolls on a white plate.
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These Apple Pie Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside with a tangy and moderately sweet green apple filling. They make a great choice for breakfast or brunch. Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Creamy Potato Salad

Potato salad in a glass bowl.
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This Healthy Potato Salad with cucumber and tomato in a garlicky yogurt sauce is all you need for summer picnics or BBQs. This simple salad is so easy to make and it’s creamy and delicious. Yogurt Potato Salad

Creamy Cauliflower Cucumber Salad

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Vibrant, healthy, and delicious Creamy Cauliflower Salad With Cucumber And Corn is going to be on repeat this summer. So easy to make. You’ll love the creamy and herby sauce. Creamy Cauliflower Salad With Cucumber

Apple Sponge Cake

Apple Sponge Cake on a plate.
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Super delicious and moist Apple Sponge Cake, also called Sharlotka will become your new favorite apple dessert. It’s so easy to make, topped with a sweet and crispy almond layer which literally melts in your mouth. Give this decadent fall treat a try and it won’t disappoint! Apple Sponge Cake

Watermelon And Goat Cheese Salad

Heirloom Tomato Salad With Goat Cheese

Juicy, colorful and healthy, this Watermelon Salad With Goat Cheese features all the goodness of summer produce – sweet watermelons, flavorful heirloom tomatoes and vibrant mint. Make it for a picnic or backyard BBQ. Super simple and delicious! Watermelon Salad With Goat Cheese

Italian Bean And Olive Salad

Bean salad with tomatoes and cashew cheese in a white bowl.
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This Italian Cannellini Bean Salad is healthy, flavorful, and satisfying. Made with white beans, juicy roasted bell peppers, olives, marinated red onions, and dollops of vegan cashew cheese, it’s the perfect cold side dish or easy lunch. A good option for picnics, potluck, or work lunches too. Italian Cannellini Bean Salad.

Armenian Chicken Skewers

Georgian Chicken Skewers close up.
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I have no doubt, you will quickly become a fan of this juicy and tender Lula Kebab. The recipe is easy to make and uses just 6 ingredients not counting salt and pepper. Great for summer grilling and picky eaters approved. You can also prepare this in the oven, see my tips below. Armenian Chicken Skewers

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