Looking for awesome Memorial Day recipes to make for your family get-together? We have 19 of the tastiest BBQ and grill recipes to make this Memorial Day! 

19 Memorial Day Recipes to Fire Up Your Grill With

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When it comes to Memorial Day, the best way to spend it is with friends and family either at the park or in your backyard and enjoying some delicious bbq and fresh food together. These BBQ and grill recipes will be guaranteed hits, making this holiday the best one yet.

1. Root Beer Can Chicken

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This chicken recipe is not only gluten-free, but made with root beer! This chicken has a super crispy skin with tender meat that is perfect for bringing relatives and friends together in content culinary unison.

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb chicken, neck and giblets removed
• 1 can root beer
• grapeseed oil (or vegetable or canola oil)

For the rub:

• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 3/4 Tablespoon salt
• 1/2 Tablespoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Get the recipe here

2. BBQ Corn on the Cob

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Grilled corn is just the best vegetable dish ever and the perfect side to bring to any BBQ or picnic. The BBQ rub adds nice heat to the smokiness of the corn, making this dish eye-rollingly good (you know what I'm talking about).

Ingredients

• Corn
• Walnut oil (any oil you prefer)
• spicy BBQ rub
• foil to wrap the corn

Get the recipe here

3. Grilled Halibut Tacos with Peach Salsa

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Halibut is a fairly fool-proof fish to cook making this a great option for outdoor get-togethers. The peach salsa goes perfectly with the halibut, creating a well-rounded dish that is sweet, savory, and totally perfect for Memorial Day.

Ingredients

• 1 pound halibut filets
• 8 corn or flour tortillas (whatever floats your boat)

For the marinade:

• 2½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons tequila
• clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• Fresh ground pepper to taste

For the Peach Salsa:

• 2 ripe peaches, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoon minced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Salt to taste

Get the recipe here

4. Grilled Chicken with Mom’s Barley Corn Salad

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You would think that the grilled chicken in this recipe steals the show, but that barley corn salad, man… It's sweet, tangy, and the perfect texture for taking huge bites out of.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 3/4 cup medium barley or brown rice to make gluten-free
• 2 cups fresh or frozen-then-thawed sweet corn kernels
• 1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup minced red onion
• 4 slices bacon, chopped then chopped
• 1 avocado, chopped
• salt & pepper

For the Tomato Vinaigrette:

• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon red onion
• salt & pepper

Get the recipe here

5. Grilled Jalapeno Turkey Burger

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The turkey burger is a healthier alternative to beef patties (although, that said, it is Memorial Day so you probably shouldn't be counting your calories) and a great option if you have any health-conscious party attendees. This turkey burger was a spicy kick from the jalapeno that is appetizing and maybe even a little addictive.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (20 oz each) lean ground turkey
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped nacho jalapeño peppers or mild green chilies
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 5 hamburger buns or onion Kaiser rolls, split, warmed on grill

Get the recipe here

6. BBQ Ribs with Blackberry Sauce

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We posted an amazing chicken wing recipe with blackberry sauce and now this is the main dish complement! These BBQ ribs are still smoky and rich, with some added sweetness from the blackberry sauce that helps tie all the flavors together. Basically, what we're trying to say, is that this recipe is absolutely delicious and one you should make soon. If not, now!

Ingredients

• 1 (4 to 5 pound) Rack Pork Spareribs
• 1½ cups Fresh Blackberries
• ¼ cup Honey
• ¼ cup Ketchup
• ¼ cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• Salt to Taste
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Get the recipe here

7. Grilled Avocado with Roasted Tomatoes

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Why wouldn't you grill avocados?! Sure, we never have, but now that we've seen this recipe we will now! This is the perfect light and refreshing dish to make for any vegetarian/vegan guests.

Ingredients

• 3 avocados
• 3 limes, cut in wedges
• 1-1/2 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 3 serrano or jalapeno peppers
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil + more for avocados
• himalayan salt, to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste
• black beans (optional)

Get the recipe here

8. Chipotle-Mango BBQ Chicken Salad

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The holy triumvirate of flavor, chipotle, mango and BBQ come together to create a beautifully sweet, yet still light, dish. This salad is perfect for kicking off your party with. Just make sure to leave room for the meat!

Ingredients

For the Chipotle-Mango BBQ Sauce:

• 1 mango, chopped
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/4 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 2 Tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon canola oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the dressing:

• 2 Tablespoons prepared Chipotle-Mango BBQ Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1-2 teaspoons lime juice (maybe more, maybe less)
• salt & pepper

For the salad:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 2 ears sweet corn, shucked
• 1 vine-ripened tomato, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 bag Dole Romaine Salad mix

Get the recipe here

9. Grilled Maple Dijon Pork Chops

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These juicy pork chops are perfect when grilled and one of the best things I have ever tasted in my life. Without a doubt. That's the only introduction this recipe needs.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• 1 chopped shallot
• 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, and thyme
• drizzle of light oil like grape seed or similar

Get the recipe here

10. Mushroom, Onion & Swiss Burger

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I love sauteed mushrooms in my burger! Then you throw in melted Swiss cheese with caramelized onions and I am in heaven. This burger is like happiness in a bun. Serve and bask in the beauty of the day.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 4 oz white mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced thin
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
  mayonnaise, optional

Get the recipe here

11. Spicy Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

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These kabobs are simple to make and packed with juicy delicious flavor! Pineapple and chicken were just made for each other and this little treat on a stick proves just that. Warning to the overenthusiastic: this recipe is so good you'll want to keep taking chomps and chomps out of it. Just be careful not to stab yourself in the mouth!

Ingredients

• 1 pound package of Gold'n Plump All Natural Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Portions
• 1 bag of mini orange, red and yellow peppers
• 1 onion
• 20 oz can pineapple chunks, pineapple juice reserved

• ¼ cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Get the recipe here

12. Barbecue Pork Chops with Grilled Peaches

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Fruits like peaches and pineapples were meant to be grilled and paired with delicious meats like pork chops. This BBQ recipe brings the best of both worlds creating a dish that is as American as it gets. Well, American with a gourmet twist.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 4 (6 ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops
• ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

• 4 peaches, halved and pitted
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Get the recipe here

13. Lemongrass and Sriracha Grilled Shrimp

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East meets West in this delicious grilled sriracha and lemongrass shrimp dish. Sriracha never disappoints so you can bet your bottom dollar this dish won't disappoint either. (Bet your bottom dollar? Did we really just say that?)

Ingredients

• 1 lb tiger prawn or jumbo prawn, peeled, deveined, tails intact
• 6 metal skewers or bamboo kewers (soak in water before using)
• Oil, for brushing

For the Marinade:

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 lemongrass, white part only, grated
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha
• 1 (big) clove garlic, finely minced

Chili-Calamansi Dipping Sauce (optional):

• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 small calamansi, extract the juice (or 1 wedge lime)

Get the recipe here

14. BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad

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Cobb salad is known everywhere. By everyone! It sets itself apart from most salads in that cobb salad is fun. I mean, there is cheese and bacon in this salad! How is that not fun and likeable? For variety and options, this is the perfect salad recipe to make or bring and goes well with the other BBQ dishes you have planned! At least now you can say you ate some fruits and veggies.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, diced chicken
• Favorite barbecue sauce, to taste
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and crumbled
• 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 ripe avocado, cubed (or guacamole)
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (or 1 1/2 cups fresh beans)
• 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, drained (or 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn)
• 1 cup grated cheddar and/or monterey jack cheese
• Favorite ranch and/or honey mustard dressing, to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Get the recipe here

15. Grilled Fish Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw

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The marinade, cabbage slaw and avocado slices give this dish all the right flavors. These tacos are so good, even those opposed to fish will be tempted to have a bite. Or a taco; we'll see what happens.

Ingredients

For the Tacos:

• 1 lb Tilapia, cod or mahi mahi fillets
• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground paprika
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• 6 corn or flour tortillas
• 1 large hass avocado, sliced
• Sour cream, cotija cheese, hot sauce or salsa, for serving (optional)

For the Slaw:

• 1/2 small red cabbage, cored and sliced thin (8 oz)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (run under cool water and drain to remove harsh bite. 1/2 small red onion)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 Tbsp canola oil

Get the recipe here

16. Curry Grilled Vegetables with Chickpeas and Creamy Polenta

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Curry + Polenta + Chickpeas = AH-MAY-ZING! This dish is ultra filling and filled with ingredients that are good and good for you! See, who says meat has to have all the fun at BBQs?

Ingredients

For the Polenta:

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup polenta
• 2 tablespoons butter

For the Vegetables:

• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 red pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
• ½ cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• Feta and cilantro, garnish

Get the recipe here

17. BBQ Margarita Chicken Tostadas with Sweet Jalapeno Margarita Salsa

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These tostadas are a recipe perfect for all occasions, even Monday nights after a long day at work. One bite and you'll be transported to Mexican cantina heaven. (Margaritas not included.)

Ingredients

BBQ Margarita Chicken:

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup of your favorite BBQ Sauce
• 2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
• 1 jalapeño, seeded + finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt + pepper

For Sweet Jalapeno Margarita Salsa:

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
• 3/4 cup mango, finely diced (pineapple, peaches, nectarines or really any other fruit would also work)
• 2 jalapeños, seeded + finely chopped (use 1 for less heat)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons tequila (optional)
• good pinch of salt

For serving:

• 4-8 corn tortillas
• canola oil
• 1 batch Mexican Fries
• 1 avocado, mashed with a pinch of salt, pepper and chopped cilantro + lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• greek yogurt or sour cream
• queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbed

Get the recipe here

18. Grilled White Pizza

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This recipe will make you wish Memorial Day BBQs were an everyday thing! Yes, you can grill pizza and yes, it is absolutely amazing! Instead of the traditional white ricotta sauce, this recipe uses goat cheese and parmesan to create a pizza that melts in your mouth with every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 pound store bought pizza dough
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella
• ¼ red onion, super thinly sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
• Shreds of Parmesan cheese
• Fresh baby leaves of basil
• Caramelized Mushrooms

Get the recipe here

19. Grilled Peppers and Italian Sausage

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Good god, this Italian sausage smells amazing when cooked! This dish may seem simple, but the flavors are truly outstanding and the perfect addition to a meat-filled menu.

Ingredients

• 3 Bell Peppers, sliced
• 1 tablespoon of our house seasoning (equal parts salt, black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Italian sausage

Get the recipe here

These Memorial Day recipes are guaranteed to make your holiday even more fun, festive, and filled with compliments to the chef. Have fun this Monday and don't forget to honor the sacrifices our vets have made! Happy Memorial Day 2015! 

Still planning your Memorial Day menu? Check out these 24 Memorial Day Side Dishes, Refreshing Lemonade Recipes and 20 Homemade Sodas Your Family Will Love! 

 

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