Healthy Memorial Day Recipes and Menus

Featured Recipes

Flank Steak Pinwheels

These festive wheels of steak, Boursin cheese, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes look fancy, but they're quite easy to make. For a party, arrange them on a platter atop a bed of spinach.

» Flank Steak Pinwheels

Chicken, Charred Tomato & Broccoli Salad

This simple but substantial main-course salad gets its goodness from smoky skillet-blackened tomatoes and a dressing prepared right in the pan—maximizing all the flavor from the tomatoes.

» Chicken, Charred Tomato & Broccoli Salad

Steak & Purple-Potato Salad

This hearty steak and potato salad is inspired by salpicón, a favorite dish in Chile. The purple potatoes add vibrant color but you can substitute any young “new” potatoes that are harvested early in the season—even small fingerlings would work. Serve on a bed of spicy mesclun greens to round out the meal. This recipe can easily be doubled.

» Steak & Purple-Potato Salad

Summer Berry Pudding

A summer pudding is a British warm-weather wonder—not steamed like a sticky pudding but an easy dish that sets up thanks to the pectin in the berries. Be sure to use firm, bakery-quality bread.

» Summer Berry Pudding

Grilled Tomato Gazpacho

Grill the vegetables for this refreshing soup earlier in the day or even the night before. We sometimes serve the gazpacho in clear Spanish wine tumblers to show off the rich color.

» Grilled Tomato Gazpacho


Kick off the season with these delicious, healthy summertime recipes.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the longer, warmer days mean fresh peaches, berries, tomatoes and peppers are finally in season. Most of us enjoy a long Memorial Day weekend and inevitably host, or attend, an outdoor party. Whether you’re grilling a simple dinner on the deck, feeling patriotic with our Red, White & Blue Menu, or heading out for a picnic on the beach, our collection of healthy Memorial Day recipes is delicious for every celebration.

Healthy Memorial Day Recipes: Main Dishes

Smoky grilled onion and your favorite barbecue sauce transform grilled pork...
Meltingly sweet onions top these beef-and-bulgur patties.
This simple but substantial main-course salad gets its goodness from smoky skillet-...
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce contribute a rich smokiness to this quick orange-...
Reduced-fat sour cream and mayo make a sumptuous, creamy dressing for a considerably...
These festive wheels of steak, Boursin cheese, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes look...
This lightly dressed pasta salad gets lots of flavor from kalamata olives and basil...
Alternate yellow and red tomatoes on the pizza for a pretty effect. If you don'...
Whether you take it along on a picnic or serve it at home for a family supper, this...
These hearty sandwiches may be assembled ahead of time and are perfect for a summer...
This hearty steak and potato salad is inspired by salpicón, a favorite dish in Chile...

Healthy Memorial Day Recipes: Side Dishes

Perfect for picnics or a side for grilled chicken, this fast salad has all the...
Roasting peppers intensifies their natural sweetness and gives them a depth of...
Grated carrots are anything but plain when tossed with with parsley, lemon juice and...
Red and green cabbage and bright orange carrots make a colorful, healthful...
Sliced cucumbers tossed with rice-wine vinegar make for a refreshing and simple...
Grilled onions are a perfect summer side dish for barbecued chicken or grilled steak.
Grill the vegetables for this refreshing soup earlier in the day or even the night...
Crunchy jicama and apple plus oranges and avocado combine in this crisp and...
We love salt-and-vinegar potato chips; why not use the same flavor combination when...
The salty, lemony and spicy flavors make each cauliflower floret "pop" in...

Healthy Memorial Day Recipes: Desserts

The combination of full-flavored Dutch-process cocoa and moist brown sugar produces...
Poaching the peach halves in their skins gives the syrup a rosy blush. It's...
A crunchy, lemony topping crowns this appealing summer dessert.
In Mexico, papayas are served with a wedge of lime and a pinch of salt. This sorbet...
Besides succulent fresh, ripe strawberries, the key to a great strawberry shortcake...
A summer pudding is a British warm-weather wonder—not steamed like a sticky pudding...

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