Here comes the weekend of Memorial Day! This time of year we honor fallen troops and celebrate with loved ones. A great meal that honors the red, white, and blue is the finest way to show your patriotism.
You are covered! Your Memorial Day BBQ will be perfect with this assortment of 25 creative and well-liked dishes that include American flag colors. Tasty Christmas fare presented beautifully will wow your guests.
1. Blue, White and Red Skewers
You become bored with kabobs? For a refreshing, festive appetiser that will please everyone, weave together cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves.
2. National Vegetable Cups
The greasy dips are out! Stuff small phyllo cups with sliced red peppers, crumbled feta cheese and chopped spinach for a colourful, portable appetiser.
3. The Three-Sided Hummus Plate
Holiday makeover for hummus! Serve classic hummus with baby carrots, blueberries and red bell pepper slices for a wholesome and visually striking dish.
4. Deviled Eggs in Blue, White and Red
Deviled eggs get a patriotic makeover. Pipe the egg yolks back into the whites after coloring them red or blue for a delectable finger dinner.
5. Star Fruit Pizza
Wonderfully refreshing and cold! Cut watermelon into a star-shaped appetizer and top with blueberries and raspberries, or other fresh fruit, for a light and happy snack.
6. The Cheesy Flag Burger
Advance in your burger-making! Out of ground beef patties, form squares and rectangles. For a really flag-inspired burger masterpiece, grill them to a juicy perfection, then top them on buns with slices of red onion (red stripes), white cheddar cheese (white stripes), and lettuce and tomato (green background).
7. Marinated Tuna with Blueberry Salsa
Something light and delicious beckoning to you? Medium-rare tuna steaks are topped with a vibrant salsa of blueberries, red onion, lime juice and cilantro for a visually stunning and delectable dinner that celebrates the red, white and blue.
8. Red, White, and Blue Pasta Salad
Charming side dish! Toss cooked spaghetti with chopped red bell peppers, crumbled feta cheese, sliced black olives (for a splash of blue), and a mild vinaigrette for a refreshing, delightful pasta salad.
9. Starry Kabobs
Thread shrimp, cherry tomatoes, pieces of red onion and pineapple onto kebab sticks for a colorful and delicious kabob that’s perfect for grilling. Marinade them in a mixture of brown sugar, ginger, and soy sauce for a main course that will surely delight.
10. Vegetable skewers covered with cheese
An original vegetarian replacement! Onto skewers, thread zucchini, red onion, and bell pepper. Cook them to perfection and alternate pieces of halloumi cheese with them for a delicious and high-protein vegetarian main meal.
11. Potato Salad in Red, White and Blue
A classic drenched with patriotism Boil the potatoes and then toss them in a creamy mayonnaise sauce. Fold in red bell pepper, crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives for a delectable and visually striking side dish.
12. Salad with Watermelon Shaped Like a Star
Light and well done! Cut watermelon into star-shaped pieces using cookie cutters, then toss with a simple vinaigrette. For a flavor and complexity boost, add fresh mint leaves and crumbled feta cheese.
13. Red, white and blue cole slaw
Shred red, green, and white cabbage for the base of a classic coleslaw. Add a little red wine vinegar for a tart kick; top with blueberries for a fun and delicious side dish.
14. Beans Baked with Patriotic Flavors
Joyful makeover of baked beans! Stir up a handful of blueberries, sliced white onion, and chopped red bell peppers to your favorite baked bean recipe for a tasty and flag-colored side dish.
15. Red Pepper Butter Grilled Corn
Raid your grilled corn! Beat up melted butter with a little garlic powder and red bell pepper to make flavored butter. Spread over roasted corn cobs for a tasty and eye-catching side dish.
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16. Patriotic fruit salad with mint base
A neat, energising end to your meal! Sliced bananas, blueberries and fresh strawberries make a vibrant and energising fruit salad. Scattered fresh mint leaves provide a stylish finishing touch and a flash of green.
17. Strawberries in Jello Molds in Red, White, and Blue
A nostalgic, joyously flavored delight! A red, white, and blue Jello mold layered with fresh strawberries makes a visually spectacular and popular dessert.
18. Pop Rocks Surprise Cupcakes with Firecrackers
Laughter and fun for all ages! Dollop vanilla cupcakes with blue, white, and red frosting. For a delicious popping sensation with every bite, center each cupcake with a sprinkle of Pop Rocks candies before frosting.
19. Angel Food Cake with Red, White and Blue Berries
Magnificently light! A scoop of whipped cream and a mix of fresh strawberries and blueberries top slices of angel food cake for a quick and elegant dessert that bursts with flavor and color.
20. Starry Rice Krispie Treats
An enduring classic with a patriotic twist Make classic Rice Krispie treats as recommended on the package. Divide the mixture in three, then add food coloring to form the red, white, and blue portions. Pile them in a skillet for a bright and lively dessert bar.
21. Mocktail in Red, White and Blue
An aperitif without booze Shake sparkling water, cranberry juice, and a little blue curacao (or food coloring) for a vibrant and energizing drink suitable for all ages. Arrange blueberries and raspberries onto a skewer, then top with a lime slice.
22. Strawberry lemonade prepared American style
Sweet and tangy thirst quencher! Mix freshly picked strawberries with a little sugar and homemade lemonade for a refreshing, happy drink that bursts with flavor.
23. Star-Spangled Sangria
Occasionally a standard interpretation on a Combine red wine, blueberries, sliced strawberries, and a little amount of brandy to make a delightful sangria. Apple slices cut like stars make a lovely garnish.
24. Beer Floats in Red, White, and Blue
Adult-appropriate fun! Spoon vanilla ice cream into glasses and top with equal parts red and white beer (like a wheat beer and a raspberry beer) for a creamy, chilled dessert cocktail.
25. Fruity Twisted Patriotic Popsicles
Snack on something festive to beat the heat! Use red, white, and blue fruit juices—like blueberry, strawberry, and watermelon—to make your own popsicles for a refreshing and light summertime drink.
With these 25 creative and delicious meal ideas, you have everything you need to have a fantastic Memorial Day barbecue.
Appetisers to desserts and celebration drinks are among the options on this list to showcase the spirit of America via the colors of the flag. Get ready to dazzle your visitors with a delicious and patriotic feast by turning up the grill and gathering your materials!
