Memorial Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial start of summer and providing the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family for a cookout! I’ve rounded up my most popular cookout recipes and complied them all in one post to make it easier for you! These recipes are also great for any time you are hosting a cookout or BBQ, so come back to this post whenever you need some inspiration! These mouthwatering recipes will elevate your Memorial Day cookout to a whole new level. From sizzling shrimp to refreshing salads and irresistible desserts, this lineup has something to please everyone. The recipes you will find below are:
Crunchy Thai Salad + Creamy Peanut Dressing
Grilled Skirt Steak + the BEST Chimichurri
Jennifer Aniston Salad
This viral recipe for Jennifer Aniston salad is based off of one of her favorite salads, which is a simple and delicious salad packed full of flavor. It is made with quinoa, cucumber, chickpeas, olives, feta cheese, red onion, fresh mint and parsley, and pistachios. Then the salad is tossed with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing.The Jennifer Aniston salad is a healthy and delicious salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is also a great salad to pack for a picnic or potluck. You can eat this salad as-is or add your favorite protein.
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Crunchy Thai Salad + Creamy Peanut Dressing
This Crunchy Thai Salad + Creamy Peanut Dressing is the salad you want to make as a side for your Memorial Day Weekend get together! Why, you ask?? It's crunchy, refreshing and filling, not to mention great for meal prep (yes... set some aside without dressing and use it for future meals). It is crunchy, refreshing and filling, not to mention great for meal prep. Tons of veggies are tossed with an irresistible creamy peanut dressing. Top this salad off with your favorite protein or keep it vegetarian!
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Citrus Adobo Grilled Shrimp
Citrus Grilled Shrimp is so easy and flavorful and it can be on your table in a matter of minutes! This recipe uses fresh citrus along with adobo to make a delicious marinade for shrimp before it is cooked to perfection.
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Chicken Satay
This recipe for Chicken Satay should be a staple in your kitchen! Chunks of chicken are marinated in a flavorful, tenderizing marinade, creating delicious and juicy chicken. Stick the chicken chunks onto a skewer and then grill, or bake them.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
This recipe for Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs is simple, quick and makes perfectly juicy, tender and slightly crispy chicken thighs! You can cook these in a hot cast iron pan or on the grill for great results! Not only is this recipe delicious, it is easy to make which is great for meal prep, weeknight dinners or weekend BBQ’s! This marinade so versatile which allows you to use it on shrimp, steak, pork or even chickpeas!
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Gooey S'mores Bars
This is the easiest summer dessert that will have everyone wanting more! These soft and gooey s’mores bars are truly magical. They are everything you love about a s’more; gooey marshmallows, delicious graham crackers and melty chocolate stuffed in a gooey, buttery blondie bar. The best part is that these are made in one bowl and don’t require many ingredients.
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