Thanks for linking up with Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. As Memorial Day is the official start to the summer BBQ season, it’s not too early to start planning for your first BBQ of 2019. I am sharing a few of my Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves for inspiration. Hope a few of mine become faves of yours too.
Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves
5 layer Mediterranean Rice Dip
Take all of your favorite Mediterranean foods and pile them high into one delicious rice based dip. Dig in!
Summer Bounty Pearled Cous Cous
Sumer squash, cous cous, corn and tomato blend together in this tasty summer salad everyone will love.
Sicilian Summer Pasta Salad
A light pasta salad with white beans, tomatoes, arugula and a tangy lemon dressing. One of my all time favorite pasta salads.
Bourbon Baked Beans
A tangy, vegan spin on a class Memorial Day side dish. Worth a little extra time to create.
Eggplant & White Bean Burgers
Eggplant and white beans blend together to form the most delicious veggie burger option. I make this one over and over again all year around.
Spicy Cauliflower and White Bean Burgers
Cauliflower makes a great base for meatless veggie burgers. I love all of the flavors in here.
So, which of my Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves look good to you? What’s on your menu? Staying home over Memorial Day or traveling?
Lisa @ Mile by Mile says
That pasta salad looks really good! I’ll be away for the weekend so I’m not sure that we will be doing any cooking!
Deborah Brooks says
Hope you are going somewhere fun!
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
Baked beans screams summer BBQ to me. I can’t wait to check out that recipe!
Deborah Brooks says
They take a bit of time but oh so worth it!
Wendy says
I think I have all of these recipes pinned! I want to BBQ with you.
Deborah Brooks says
Now that would be fun!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups says
Yum! These look like some awesome options, can’t wait to try the pasta salad.
Deborah Brooks says
one of my favorite all year around dishes
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
I’m coming to your Memorial Day party! These all look so tasty- can’t wait to try.
Deborah Brooks says
Well that would be fun!
Annmarie says
That 5 Layer Mediterranean dip sounds delish!
Deborah Brooks says
It was a good one-a crowd pleaser for sure
[email protected] says
Memorial Day Did sneak up on us, I think it may be because we really didn’t have much of a spring and its still pretty cold here. I would gladly eat all of these at a party!
Deborah Brooks says
Yes it does not really feel like summer pool weather yet does it?!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I will have to work on Memorial Day unfortunately. But I am not a burger and hot dog fan anyway. I prefer the salads and side dishes.
Deborah Brooks says
The salads and sides are the best part!
Lucie Palka says
I”m all about Mediterranean food, so the 5 layer dip and the pasta salad definitely look like those could be favorites of mine! Let the BBQ season begin!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! yes bring it on
Carrie A Groff says
These look delicious!! Especially that Sicilian Summer Pasta Salad! Yum! We don’t do a whole lot of BBQ’s…just one for fourth of July and I usually make a crunchy sweet kale salad to take along.
Deborah Brooks says
I love the kale salads too!
Erinn says
I can’t believe it’s almost summer! That pasta salad recipe looks delicious!
Deborah Brooks says
I know summer just kind of popped up! Thanks the pasta salad is one of my faves
Jenny Albertson says
Those all look like perfect BBQ side dishes! We don’t have a lot of plans right now. We will probably do a bbq and hang out at the pool or something.
Deborah Brooks says
That sounds perfect!
Abbey Sharp says
So many yummy dishes for any summery occasion! Love all the freshness!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much
Debbie says
Ooh, I’d forgotten about that Tuscan Pasta Salad! It looks so delicious! I love pasta salad. 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
I do too! Great post run fuel
Megan @ Meg Go Run says
These all look delicious! I can’t believe it’s almost Memorial Day,
Deborah Brooks says
I know it really came on quickly!
GiGi Eats says
Who needs MEAT when you have these crowd pleasers?!?!! But seriously – eggplant and white bean burgers sound legit!
Kimberly Hatting says
These all look good! I’ll be eating left-over graduation cake on Memorial Day LOL
Deborah Brooks says
Ooh that’s always good! 🙂
Elysia | Haute & Healthy Living says
Awesome ideas! I especially love the sound of the pearled couscous salad!
Deborah Brooks says
thanks it’s a good one!
Natalie says
Everything looks sooo delicious Deborah. Luckily we have warm weather over here and we are planning on having BBQ this weekend. I think I’ll make something from this list. Bourbon baked beans … I think everyone will love this.
Deborah Brooks says
The bourbon baked beans take some time but they are sure worth it!
Rachel says
Mmmm these all sound so yummy!!!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much now we just need the weather to cooperate enough for a BBQ 🙂
Michelle @ Running with Attitude says
That Summer Pasta Salad looks so good. I’ll be pinning it for later – thanks for sharing!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks for checking it out hope you have a chance to make it
Angela says
That 5 layer Mediterranean dip looks scrumptious! I pinned that baby and will definitely try making that this summer! What do you suggest for a base? Memorial Day weekend will be pretty busy for me – two parades and my daughter is moving out! I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Deborah Brooks says
I used rice as a base but I do think any grain will work really well in there. Everyone loved it!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
My mouth is watering looking at your pasta salad. Pasta salads are always perfect for BBQs and go with so many main courses.
Deborah Brooks says
I do love a good pasta salad!
Kim G says
All the dishes look yummy, especially the summer pasta salad and bourbon baked beans!
I don’t think I can convince my meat loving dad to go totally vegetarian on memorial day but i’m going to throw a beyond meat burger on the grille for myself!
Deborah Brooks says
Those beyond meat burgers are one of my go to meals weekly they are delish. I’m excited to make the Bourbon baked beans myself
Coco says
Those all look delish! I love the pearled couscous salad. Yum! We will probably do grilled veggies and salmon, but I should add one of these as a great side.
Deborah Brooks says
That would go nicely together!
[email protected] says
These are all great options!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks I’m excited to get into the summer dishes again
Debbie says
I’ll take all of them, please. Great choices for Memorial Day. Thanks for hosting!
Deborah Brooks says
One day we will have to cook together! 😊
Chaitali says
These are all great ideas! We just got an invite to a Memorial Day BBQ and I was struggling with trying to decide what to bring so perfect timing 🙂
Sarah says
The cous cous salad is calling my name, looks so good! Perfect for Memorial Day weekend or any summer picnic.
Deborah Brooks says
I’m looking forward to my summer salads again
Kimberly Hatting says
Well, these all look tempting…. but I’m most captivated by the burgers!! Both of this look especially delish!!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks hope you give them a try. I am excited for all my summer faves