Whether you're planning a BBQ or a picnic for this Memorial Day weekend, these recipes are perfect for cookouts of all kinds.
I always say going to the prom is all about the dress (well, for girls anyway), and having a BBQ is all about the side dishes. After all, that's what everyone brings to a BBQ, right? And side dishes offer you a great chance to get creative.
Here are some of my favorite, picnic-friendly sides and desserts to serve or take along to your Memorial Day celebration this weekend:
- Broccoli Salad -- A family favorite they'll rave about every time.
- Jicama Salad -- Refreshingly crunchy, a perfect side dish for spicy BBQ food.
- Carrot Raisin Salad -- My version of a classic.
- Pea Salad -- Salty, crunchy and creamy all at the same time, this pea salad is a great make-ahead dish.
- Greek Salad -- Super easy!
- Panzanella Salad -- Not a traditional panzanella, this version is meaty and filling.
- Quinoa Salad -- A cold quinoa salad recipe featuring the flavors of a Waldorf salad.
- Fuji Apple Walnut Chicken Salad -- More of a main dish than a side, this salad is so delicious and memorable, I just had to include it.
- Cool Whip Jello Salad -- Is it a side dish or a dessert? You decide!
- Strawberry Fruit Pizza -- The perfect picnic ender!
- Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies -- My low-fat version of a decadent favorite
- Lindt Chocolate Chip Cookies -- Chocolate chippers with a gourmet flavor
- Chocolate Brownies with Peppermint -- Could there be a better marriage than chocolate and peppermint?
