May 21, 2026

Memorial Day Recipe Roundup

Although the summer solstice isn't until June 21st, Memorial Day often feels like the kick-off to summer!  For many of us, Memorial Day brings the opportunity to pause, remember, and honor with friends and family.  If you're hosting a backyard cookout, or need some inspiration for a dish to pass at a picnic, we've rounded up some summer ready recipes that are full of whole food ingredients!

Savory Summery Recipes:

Cowboy Caviar | Need a delicious party dip?  Cowboy Caviar is easy to make and features fiber filling black-eyed peas, fresh veggies and has a zesty dressing. It's great for making ahead to bring to your next gathering!

Easy Crunchy Asian Slaw | Trade in your classic mayo coleslaw recipe for this flavor packed, crunchy asian slaw! This easy slaw can be made ahead and is colorful addition to your backyard BBQ spread. 

Easy Grillable Veggie Burgers | Whether you are trying to eat more plant-based meals or want to have a meat-free option for family and friends, this easy veggie burger recipe will certainly be a hit!  Featuring simple ingredients like black beans, brown rice and breadcrumbs, they're easy to whip up and cook fantastically on the grill. 

French Potato Salad | This mayo-free potato salad is a sunny Mediterranean inspired recipe, featuring creamy fingerling potatoes and crisp green beans in a zingy mustard vinaigrette.  It's easy to make ahead to serve the next day and may easily become your new go-to potato salad recipe.

Greek Pasta Salad | This isn't your average pasta salad.  It is vibrant with colors from fresh veggies and herbs, sprinkled with creamy bites of feta and orzo pasta.  Make ahead for your next backyard BBQ.

Grilled Tofu | Tofu is a versatile ingredient that, with a the right preparation, can be a delicious, plant-based protein option.  This fast, easy, and versatile recipe, using a dry rub that gives it a lovely crust and also makes it super adaptable to different spice mixes and fun flavor profiles. 

Salmon Kabobs | Upgrade your standard grilled kabobs to these Mediterranean-style grilled salmon kabobs.  They're packed with flavor from a garlicky, zesty marinade with a pinch of heat, and include zucchini and onions.

Three Bean Salad | Who doesn't love a classic Three Bean Salad?  We love this version as it substitutes maple syrup or honey for the typical refined sugar in the dressing.  Make ahead and enjoy at your next gathering!

Sweet treats:

Healthier Strawberry Shortcake | Classic strawberry shortcake made healthier.  This recipe is made with honey or maple syrup, whole grains and coconut milk. So delicious and simple to make! It’s vegan if you use maple syrup instead of honey.

Instant Frozen Berry Yogurt | Three ingredients and two minutes is all you need to whip up this simple frozen yogurt treat!

No-Bake Lemon Cookie Fruit Tarts |  These fruit tarts are not only delicious but beautiful!  They are also easily customizable to your favorite fruits and pack the a nutritious kick with whole food ingredients like walnuts and dates for the no-bake crust.