Healthy Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Burger with Cheese and Vegetables
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Memorial Day is almost here – which means it’s time to light the grill and celebrate the unofficial arrival of summer with an epic weekend cookout while you’re sure to reconnect with family and friends.
If you’re looking for some quick culinary inspiration, here’s a roundup of the best (and healthiest) Memorial Day recipes – from main courses to sweet treats and everything in between – that are sure to delight your guests:
Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs
Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs
Delicious meets healthy
Let’s face it, no summer vacation spread is complete without delicious chicken kebabs. These wonderfully juicy and tender skewers offer an explosion of flavors with every bite thanks to the light Mediterranean-style marinade with garlic, herbs, olive oil and a dash of lemon juice. Get the recipe here. You might also want to try this chilli garlic chicken satay skewer recipe.
French potato salad
French potato salad
Give me some oven
This mayo-free version of the potato salad is tossed in a light dressing of Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, olive oil, and vinegar. You can also throw in sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, roasted nuts, and feta cheese for better taste and nutrition. You can get the original recipe here.
Buffalo Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese Broccoli Coleslaw
Buffalo Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese Broccoli Coleslaw
Skin taste
Upgrade your healthy eating game with these yummy turkey burgers that feature crispy broccoli coleslaw, homemade thin blue cheese dressing, and a cayenne pepper kick. Here’s the droolable recipe.
If you’re cooking for people who don’t eat meat, these delicious vegan portobello burger recipes with pesto and sundried tomato spread, and curry eggplant, lentil and quinoa burgers with onion and pepper relish are for you.
Red white and blue mini cakes
Red white and blue mini cakes
Deliciously healthy
Add a little sweetness to your Memorial Day weekend cookout with these berry-yummy, gluten-free mini cakes. Here is the paleo-friendly recipe. If you’re looking for simpler, patriotic-themed dessert ideas, check out these red, white, and blueberry popsicle recipes, as well as red, white, and blue fruit kebabs.
Grilled Curry Stuffed Avocados
Grilled Curry Stuffed Avocados
Grateful Grazer
Spicy chickpea salad adds an abundance of flavors to this simple grilled starter. It also contains important nutrients like protein, fiber, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. What is not to like? Get the vegan, gluten-free recipe here. This recipe for stuffed avocados with healthy chicken salad is also highly recommended.
Smoky vegan mushroom pie
Smoky vegan mushroom pie
The annoying vegan
Creamy red lentils, earthy mushrooms, smoked paprika, herbs and homemade cashew cream make this vegan pate a wonderful mix of different flavors and textures. Serve with fresh wholemeal bread or oat cake. Get the delicious recipe here.
No-bake Greek yogurt fruit cake
No-bake Greek yogurt fruit cake
Half-baked harvest
With a raw pecan and date crust topped with Greek yogurt, chopped fresh berries, and a dash of honey, this stunning no-bake dessert is as healthy as it is delicious. You can find the full recipe here. This vegan no-bake recipe for Earl Gray Blueberry Tart is also highly recommended.
Mediterranean style salmon burger
Mediterranean style salmon burger
The Mediterranean dish
These tender and juicy salmon burgers are full of flavor thanks to fresh greens, spices, tzatziki sauce and a dash of lemon juice. Plus, they’re full of heart-healthy omega fats and proteins – making them a deliciously healthy crowd-pleaser without beef. Said Nuff. Here is the full recipe. You might also want to try this salmon quinoa burger recipe.
Thin shrimp salsa
Thin shrimp salsa
Skin taste
Tender prawns, juicy tomatoes, red onions, coriander, and a dash of lime make this low-fat, gluten-free starter delicious. And the best part about it? The preparation from start to finish takes barely 15 minutes! Get the recipe here.
Southwestern three bean salad
Southwestern three bean salad
Sinful diet
Protein-wrapped beans tossed in a deliciously tangy dressing made from hot sauce, chili powder, garlic and freshly squeezed lime juice make this hearty salad both filling and aromatic. Get the healthy salad recipe here. I also tried and loved this citrus lime tofu salad recipe.
