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    15 Best Memorial Day Salads

    Published by: Gabriela May 26, 2022 · Last modified: August 4, 2023 Leave a comment
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    I put together a collection of some of my best salads, suitable for the Memorial Day weekend. Here you will find a variety of recipes to make for that barbecue, picnic, or gathering this weekend.

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    Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday of May, that honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. 

    However, this day is also the unofficial start of summer for many Americans. Because it is a long weekend, people take advantage of this extra time to spend it with family and friends, sharing a meal.

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    There are cookouts, picnics, gatherings, and always good food. Grilled food, delicious side dishes, and great company are some of the things we all enjoy. There is something special about eating outside in the warm weather, right?

    Best Memorial Day Salads

    There is no barbecue, picnic, or gathering during the summer without a good potato salad. However, there are more amazing salads to choose from, and here is where my collection of summer salads comes into place.

    I put it together, to make your life easier so you don't have to dig through my site for different ideas. Here you have them all together.

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    The choices are good and you might end up making a few of them or pin them for later use. After all, summer is at least three months long and there is plenty of time to try a few of these salads.

    Tips for serving food outside and keeping your family and friends safe:

    Keeping your family and friends safe when you organize a cookout is very important. Here are some tips:

    • Salads made with mayonnaise should not be kept in the heat for more than two hours. These salads need to be refrigerated. The best advice is to fill a large container with ice and place the salad bowls on top of the ice to keep them cool. Another idea is to keep the food in a cooler until you serve it.
    • Don't forget to pack serving spoons for these salads. Pack some extra ones, in case someone drops them on the ground or they get misplaced.
    • Keep meats separate from other foods.
    • Leftovers need to be consumed as soon as possible and kept in the refrigerator at all times. Discard them after two days.

    More summer ideas:

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    15 Best Memorial Day Salads

    1

    Classic Potato Salad

    This is an easy, delicious potato salad that is so popular for the summer. Perfect with grilled meats.

    2

    Spanish Potato Salad (Ensaladilla Rusa)- A Spanish Favorite

    Make this Spanish potato salad this summer! This delicious recipe is made with potatoes, carrots, boiled eggs, cooked peas, tuna, and mayonnaise.

    3

    Romanian Potato Salad

    This is a Romanian traditional potato salad made with simple ingredients like boiled eggs, olives, onion and a vinaigrette.

    4

    Green Bean And Potato Salad

    A delicious salad that you can serves as a side dish, next to your favorite cut of meat, or by itself. (gluten free, vegetarian, dairy free)

    5

    Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

    A classic broccoli bacon salad that you can make all year round. It is great for potlucks, as it travels really well.

    6

    Spinach Strawberry Salad With Walnuts And Feta Cheese

    Delicious Spinach Strawberry Salad With Walnuts And Feta Cheese- fresh, easy and one of my favorite salads ever!

    7

    Mexican Beans Salad

    The Mexican Beans Salad with Jalapeno pepper is a super easy meatless recipe that can be made in no time.

    8

    Spicy Chickpea Salad

    This spicy chickpea salad comes together in only 15 minutes and requires almost no effort. Canned chickpeas, parsley, red onions, cucumbers, and red bell pepper for color become friends with a quick creamy, lemony dressing that is delicious and easy to make.

    9

    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad - A Summer Delight

    This quinoa tabbouleh salad uses beautiful, fresh ingredients that are easy to put together. Delicious and also gluten free.

    10

    Strawberry Arugula Salad With Pecans And Avocado

    A simple salad made with arugula, avocado, strawberries and your favorite nuts.

    11

    Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

    Delicious and easy recipe for a summer celebration. Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a great addition to your recipe collection.

    12

    Easy Chickpeas Salad With Feta And Mint

    This Easy Chickpeas Salad with Feta and Mint is a great recipe to start the summer. Grab that can of chickpeas from your pantry and make the recipe in less than 10 minutes. Use fresh mint and basil in the summer or dried herbs in the winter. Healthy, easy and delicious!

    13

    Pineapple Chicken Salad

    This Classic Pineapple Chicken Salad is easy to make. A popular summer recipe, chicken salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues or potlucks.

    14

    Easy Orzo Pasta Salad

    This Orzo Pasta Salad is a fabulous recipe that uses fresh herbs, capers, and caramelized onions. A great side dish for any meal.

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