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Healthy Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to the summer season. Whether you’re headed to the shore or keeping it low key, you’ll probably still be looking for something delicious to eat and drink. Printfresh founder Amy shares some of her favorite healthy recipes for Memorial Day and what she’s making this year.
Amy Voloshin
May 2021
Healthy Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend
Healthy Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day will be a little different for me and my family since we’ve been living at the beach all year. We are planning to have a low-key, vegetable-forward barbeque with friends. I enjoy entertaining guests, but I find it stressful to have to scramble at the last minute when getting ready for guests to arrive. I love recipes that can be made ahead so I can get ready in a more leisurely way.  Here’s what I am planning this year.

Amy’s Picks: Healthy Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend
Lemon Berry Trifle
Lemon Berry Trifle

Lemon Berry Trifle

For dessert for a group,  I love making a trifle since it’s easy to make ahead and looks impressive. For this lemon berry trifle, I swapped out the lemon for a lime, giving it a zestier kick. This can also easily be decorated with whatever fresh berries you have to complement the flavor. 

Grilled Vegetable Salad

This salad incorporates one of the best things about Memorial Day weekend: turning on the grill. I love the Greek flair from the oregano, mint and feta cheese. 

Photo credit: Wishes and Dishes
Photo credit: Wishes and Dishes

Sesame Pasta Salad

This twist on a traditional pasta salad is made with ingredients like toasted sesame oil, peanuts and cilantro — it’s perfect for an easy summer lunch. 

Grilled Leek Potato Salad

I’m going to try this grilled leek potato salad. This recipe gets a lot of flavor from a vinaigrette made with mustard and cider vinegar. 

Photo credit: Delish
Photo credit: Delish

Ginger-Soy Marinated Chicken

The great thing about a marinade is that you can let your chicken sit as short as an hour before cooking or as long as overnight. That means I can throw together this recipe the day before my barbecue. 

Ginger Sangria

And, of course, we need Memorial Day drinks! This year, I am making a ginger sangria. This one sounds ultra refreshing, as it’s made with white wine, peaches and ginger syrup.

Amy’s Favorite Memorial Day Traditions

Before we had kids, my husband and I always spent the holiday weekend at the shore. This year, it will be fun for us to already be situated at the shore to kick off our summer. 

For the next few months, I’m trying to relax, spend more time with family and savor each weekend. I’m also thrilled to share that we have instituted summer Fridays at Printfresh. It will be great for us to be able to take time off as a team so we can all relax! To celebrate, we’re all breaking out our favorite pajama shorts and camis. 

Tell us in the comments if you have any favorite healthy Memorial Day menu suggestions for the first weekend of summer.

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PF MAG: Founder Amy Voloshin is passionate about creating a space that speaks to our brand, shares unique perspectives from pattern enthusiasts and finds ways to promote more sustainable living. Our blog PF Mag covers creative topics on all things lifestyle - including behind the scenes looks, fashion, design, travel, and home decor, as well as interviews with some of the people who inspire us most. 

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