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Easy Memorial Day Food Ideas for a Joyful Crowd Gathering


  • Author: ushinzomr

Description

Celebrate Memorial Day with delicious and easy-to-make recipes that can feed a crowd. From classic BBQ favorites to refreshing summer salads, these dishes are perfect for your outdoor gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs of ground beef (for burgers)
  • 12 hamburger buns
  • 1 lb of hot dogs
  • 12 hot dog buns
  • 4 cups of coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup of coleslaw dressing
  • 8 ears of corn, husked
  • 1 lb of mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, onion)
  • 1 cup of ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 watermelon, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into 12 patties.
  3. Grill the burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  4. Grill the hot dogs for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the coleslaw mix with coleslaw dressing and mix well. Set aside.
  6. Wrap the corn in aluminum foil and grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  7. Toss the mixed vegetables in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  8. In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes with feta cheese and parsley. Drizzle with ranch dressing before serving.
  9. Serve grilled burgers and hot dogs on buns with coleslaw and grilled vegetables on the side.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the toppings for burgers and hot dogs with cheese, pickles, onions, and your favorite condiments.
  • You can prepare the coleslaw and watermelon salad ahead of time to save on prep work during the gathering.
  • This menu can easily be adjusted for larger or smaller crowds.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger with side
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 70

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