Even though Memorial Day weekend in the US is a time to remember the brave people who gave their lives to serve the country, it’s also a time to enjoy good food with family and friends and celebrate the approaching Summer.
Memorial Day food is all about the grill, eating outdoors and enjoying American comfort food in all its glory. With this in mind, we prepared a top 10 recipes that really doubles as a Paleo Memorial Day menu. We included main dishes that are prepared on the grill for the most part as well as two delicious sides, a salad, a drink and a dessert. It should give you more than enough ideas and material to decide on your own menu selection if you are preparing food for the weekend.
Happy Memorial Day weekend!
1. Balsamic Steak Rolls
Try a different twist on rolled sandwiches with a balsamic sauce drizzled over steak and vegetables.
2. BBQ Meatballs
Get a bite-sized preview of barbecue season with these easy and delicious meatballs.
3. Ribs with BBQ Apple Sauce
Treat yourself to a Paleo feast with these savory ribs: they take a little time and effort, but they’re completely worth it.
4. Coconut-Buttermilk Southwestern Grilled Chicken
Savory spices and a creamy buttermilk marinade make this dairy-free grilled chicken a surefire hit with everyone at the table.
5. Shrimp Sausage Skewers
These cajun BBQ skewers are so quick to prepare, you can grill them even when it’s cold out!
6. Bacon-Shrimp Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Enjoy a crispy baked potato stuffed with juicy shrimp, crumbled bacon, and a tongue-tingling spice blend: delicious as a main course or a side.
7. Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
As cute as they are delicious, these perky little mushrooms make a great snack, appetizer, or side dish for any occasion.
8. Fruity Coleslaw
An ultra-fast salad that adds a new dimension to the typical coleslaw recipe: perfect for dinner in a rush.
9. Lemon Mint Iced Tea
A great and refreshing way to enjoy tea with nice touches of mint and lemon and without the massive amount of sugar found in most commercial iced teas.
10. Chunky Fruit Popsicles
Juicy, refreshing popsicles made from real fruit. A frozen Paleo summer treat!