Memorial Day cook out ideas

kimberlyw26

Ok so we are having a little get together at my house for Memorial Day on Monday and I need some healthy ideas such as meat, side dishes and dessets I could make!! I think this forum would be helpful to alot of people with the holiday coming up so quick:) IDEAS PLEASE.......

tweetybaby69

Shrimp Kabobs! You will get your protein with the shrimp and then add veggies and grill everything so its still healthy.

kimberlyw26

Thanks lady I love shrimp!! And I might also grill some pineapples:)

kfitzpa

Sugar free angel food cake topped with lite cool whip and some fresh strawberries/blueberries. Easy/Low cal/ and most importantly patriotic

kimberlyw26

I am def making the angel food cake it is on my list:)

amanda3588

Grilled corn on the cob
Grilled sweet potatoes or baked potatoes
Grilled chicken kabobs with pepper, onion and pineapple (a great marinade is equal parts honey, olive oil and soy sauce with chopped garlic)
Chipotle black beans (lots of protein!)
Fruit salad
Skinnytaste.com - farro salad with cucumbers/feta/sundried tomatoes
Veggie trays

lad323

As a side a cut up fresh raw veggies,
Cucumber, onion, bell peppers, mushroom, olives, tomatoes squash whatever you have from the garden
add a can of drained chick peas some crumbled feta cheese, than marinate with balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (bottle or make your own).
Server with a slotted spoon or drain before serving.

***Edited to say you can even add canned beans, corn even green beans. It's also great put in a foil packet and grilled, just use italian dressing instead of vinaigrette***

cuddles1225

skinnytaste.com has a lot of recipes for the holiday weekend!!! it;s an awesome site

AndMee

Grilled fruit. My kids love pineapple, apples, and watermelon. If it doesn't fall apart, throw it on the grill. Have fun!