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    Home » Roundups

    Best Memorial Day Side Dishes For A Crowd

    Published: Apr 23, 2025 · Modified: Jul 25, 2025 by Minda Para

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    Memorial Day is a time of remembrance of our fallen heroes. We honor those by being together and great food always brings people together. And much like Thanksgiving, the side dishes often become the star of the culinary show. Street Corn, the perfect Potato Salad, and Watermelon Salads can easily cool off your loved ones on that final Monday in May.

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    Grilled Mexican Street Corn

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    This Grilled Mexican Street Corn, also known as Elote, is a delicious side dish. Coated in mayo, Mexican crema, chipotle chili, lime, and cotija cheese, it delivers authentic flavor in every bite. It's a real crowd-pleaser.

    Get the recipe: Grilled Mexican Street Corn

    Potato Salad

    Photo Credit: The Cookin Chicks

    This Potato Salad is a classic that includes hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, onion, and more tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing! Perfect for any BBQ, potluck, picnic, or summer outing!

    Get the recipe: Ultimate Potato Salad

    Strawberry Fluff Salad

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    Loaded with fresh strawberries, mini marshmallows and Cool Whip this strawberry fluff salad is the perfect light dessert for any occasion. Easy to make and can be made ahead!

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Fluff Salad

    Greek-Inspired Mediterranean Bean Salad

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    This Greek-Inspired Mediterranean Bean Salad is loaded with beans, crisp veggies, salty feta, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. It also holds up perfectly for meal prep! Packed with protein and bursting with flavor, you have to try it.

    Get the recipe: Greek-Inspired Mediterranean Bean Salad

    Chicken Macaroni Salad

    Photo Credit: Chenée Today

    The Chicken Macaroni Salad recipe is perfect for picnics or quick and easy dinners! A simple rotisserie chicken salad full of fresh veggies and lots of flavor! So simple to make and something the whole family will love.

    Get the recipe: Chicken Macaroni Salad

    Watermelon Salad with Mint and Cucumber

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    This Watermelon Salad with Mint and Cucumber is perfect for a hot day. It has the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors that will accompany any main dish. You have to give this a try!

    Get the recipe: Summer Watermelon Salad With Mint And Cucumber

    Broccoli Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

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    This Broccoli Salad With Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing is easy to make and bursting with fresh flavor. With tart cranberries and crunchy almonds, this salad will be a hit for any occasion. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Easy Broccoli Salad With Creamy Greek Yogurt Dressing

    Spicy Watermelon Salad with Jalapeño

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    This Spicy Watermelon Salad with Jalapeño is such a refreshing salad with a kick. The ripe, pink wedges of sweet watermelon contrast beautifully with the lime dressing and salty feta cheese. A flavor bomb in your mouth!

    Get the recipe: Spicy Watermelon Salad with Jalapeno

    Grilled Veggie Skewers

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    These Grilled Veggie Skewers made with zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers are grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce. Perfect for summer!

    Get the recipe: Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers

    Creamsicle Orange Fluff Jello Salad

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    This fluffy fluff salad is made with mandarin oranges, cool whip and cream cheese to give the flavor of a creamsicle. This is the perfect no-bake dessert to serve at picnics and holiday gatherings!

    Get the recipe: Creamsicle Orange Fluff Jello Salad

    Strawberry Fruit Salsa

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    This Strawberry Fruit Salsa is vibrant and can double as a healthy dessert when served with cinnamon chips or even as a flavorful topping for grilled chicken or fish. Fresh and flavorsome, it is something you have to make this summer!

    Get the recipe: Fresh Strawberry Fruit Salsa

    Street Corn Pasta Salad

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    This Street Corn Pasta Salad has tangy, smoky notes of street corn mixed with a creamy dressing, combined with pasta, making it a delicious side dish or vegetarian meal. Burtsing with Mexican flavors, you have to try it!

    Get the recipe: Creamy Street Corn Pasta Salad



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