Memorial Day Side Dish Recipes

Staff Picks

Confetti Shrimp Cocktail Pasta Salad

A great warm weather salad reminiscent of Mexican shrimp cocktail.

Minnesota Broccoli Salad

No bacon, no fruit, no seeds: this broccoli salad, adapted from a recipe in a newspaper clipping from 1980, combines potato salad flavors--hard-cooked eggs, dill, celery seed, mayo--with crisp fresh broccoli.

By Doughgirl8

Southern Coleslaw

Best coleslaw ever! Great for grilling just about anything!

By Angie Evans

Ozarks Potato Salad

My momma always made this for those hot summer days we would all go to the creek or floating on the many creeks we have around here.

By Mammas girl

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad

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Whether it's sitting next to some smoky ribs or just a humble hot dog, this deli-style macaroni salad will always be a crowd favorite, as long as you pay attention to a few key details.

By Chef John

Pea and Cauliflower Salad

This crunchy salad is easy to make.

By Jessica

Kristen's Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

This is the easiest recipe because it can be altered in so many ways. Add a little taco seasoning to spice it up -- or you can add other veggies for texture.

By KristenB

Crispy Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Dill Dressing

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Crispy cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, and onion add spark to this simple summer salad.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Classic Macaroni Salad

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This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.

By Graden

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

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This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It's really good to serve with chili.

By jewellkay

Boston Baked Beans

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A wonderful old-fashioned baked bean flavor. This recipe has served by family for 29 years and originally came from my mother-in-law. It tastes great served with fresh cornbread or biscuits and honey. Although you need to allow time for soaking and simmering the beans, this recipe is still quite easy.

By AJRHODES3

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon-Mustard Dressing

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A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.

By brightlightz

Inspiration and Ideas

Classic Macaroni Salad

"I make this all the time. My absolute go-to recipe. I make it using elbow pasta or tri-color rotini. Everyone loves it!" – Myrmaid

Cola Beans

Sweet baked beans with bacon can be made in a slow cooker or oven.

Awesome Pasta Salad

Southern Dill Potato Salad

Grilled Corn on the Cob

The Best Potato Salad

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Hobo Beans

This slow cooker recipe delivers a hearty dish of hamburger, bacon, and beans in a thick and sweet sauce.

Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes, and Feta

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Salami Lover's Italian Pasta Salad

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Slow Cooker Baked Beans

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Mom's Dill Potato Salad

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American-Italian Pasta Salad

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More Memorial Day Side Dish Recipes

Sweet Restaurant Slaw

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This tastes just like the cole slaw served at popular fried chicken or fish restaurants. It's excellent with burgers or on top of BBQ'd pork sandwiches, too!!!

By Sandi Gregory Johnson

Easy Apple Coleslaw

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This is our favorite cole slaw recipe, a yummy combo of fruit and veggies in a sweet dressing.

By Aunt Mamie

Awesome Pasta Salad

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This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.

By Irlandes

Grilled Corn on the Cob

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This is an easy method for grilling corn on the cob. The corn will be very tasty and tender.

By SUETEITSMA

Chef John's Boston Baked Beans

This is a great side dish with anything!

By Chef John

Southern Dill Potato Salad

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My mother made this potato salad for me as a boy growing up in Spanish Fort, Alabama (on the Gulf of Mexico). I have re-created it with a slight modern tangy twist. I know you will like it! Best taste is achieved when the salad is covered and placed in refrigerator overnight.

By NE1canCook

Potato Salad

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Quick and easy potato salad recipe with a lot of old-fashioned potato salad flavor. This will become a go-to summer side dish recipe. Better if made the day before.

By MRANDAL

Fab Summer Blackened Chicken Salad

This is perfect for summer. You can even buy cooked chicken if it's too hot to cook your own. This makes two large dinner portions.

By devilsdancefloor

Perfect Potato Salad

This is my mother Pauline's recipe. It's pretty much a classic American salad but remember, if you add onions, use sweet onions and chop with a very sharp knife, allow potatoes to cool to room temp before dressing them, and always taste for salt.

By Chef John

Grilled Shrimp Louie

The dressing for this dish is made to use with crab, but I think the smoky grilled shrimp are a great summertime twist. Make the dressing ahead of time and chill it before you adjust the seasonings.

By Chef John

All-American Loaded Baked Potato Salad

This is a great twist on two all-American favorites--the potato salad and the loaded baked potato. Served cold, this has been a crowd-pleaser at our many family functions and is often requested. Even people who don't normally love potato salad seem to love this!

By spicejenmom

Chef John's Antipasto Pasta Salad

An antipasto is a cold platter of meat, cheese, and vegetables which is served at the start of a meal before the pasta and other courses, but to save some time, I thought we'd add the pasta right into the antipasto to turn into a complete meal all by itself. You could serve this as a side dish, but with a hunk of crusty bread and a glass of wine, I'm not sure what else you'd need. Top with more parsley before serving.

By Chef John

12-Second Coleslaw

When people think of coleslaw, they think of that bowl of soggy, shredded cabbage sitting at the end of the picnic table. This is a completely different approach; a fresh-shredded cabbage prepared as a fast (12 seconds adding ingredients, 30 seconds to mix), crisp, low-cal, low-carb, slightly spicy, and delicious side dish that you should be eating as part of your regular veggie side-dish rotation. Serve immediately after mixing.

By Chef John

Macaroni Salad with Pickles

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This recipe is easily multiplied for a crowd. Everyone in my family asks me to bring this to our functions. I even make it for weddings. Sometimes I use a mixture of different kinds of pasta, especially if I only have a little of this kind or that. Depending on what type of macaroni used, more dressing may be required. The recipe calls for red onion, but sweet onion is great, too.

By Charlotte

Red, White, and Blueberry Fruit Salad

This is an easy, refreshing fruit salad that's been in our family for years. We usually reserve it for patriotic days, but it can be enjoyed all year long.

By JoAnn Cambareri

Crunchy Cauliflower and Tomato Salad

A crisp and crunchy salad that complements any summer picnic or barbeque.

By Mary P.

Juicy Grilled Corn On The Cob

Doesn't matter if you use fresh corn or frozen, this recipe will make it the best corn you've ever eaten!

By Holly

Fresh Dill Pasta Salad

A nice twist to your standard shrimp salad. I made this recipe when I had tons of dill in my garden and needed something to do with it. Enjoy!

By Krazykhat

Picnic Marinated Summer Slaw

Oh, such a summertime taste. This easy-to-prepare slaw was given to me by a neighbor who said a little lady from her church gave it to her! A refreshing and delightful change for slaws. Tastes delicious after allowing to marinate for several hours. Enjoy!

By rosebud434

Cola Beans

This is a favorite at potlucks and barbeques! I've often wondered if I get invited for my company or my Cola Beans! I've tried several different brands of colas, but have found that Coke® works best. I like to pre-cook the bacon about half-way so it doesn't make the beans too greasy, but it's not necessary. This recipe can also be baked in a conventional oven at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour.

By OHHCANDY

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Memorial Day Side Dish Recipes

Staff Picks

Confetti Shrimp Cocktail Pasta Salad

Minnesota Broccoli Salad

Southern Coleslaw

Ozarks Potato Salad

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad

Pea and Cauliflower Salad

Kristen's Bacon Ranch Potato Salad