Easy Memorial Day Sides, Dessert & Cocktail | Quick & Crowd-Pleasing Recipes!

Easy Memorial Day Sides, Dessert & Cocktail Recipes Celebrate Memorial Day with simple, crowd-pleasing recipes you can prep ahead! Below are all the recipes featured in this video: ⸻ 1. Mango Salsa • 2 mangos (diced) • 1 red bell pepper (diced) • 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced) • 1 small red onion (diced) • 3 garlic cloves (minced) • Handful of fresh cilantro (chopped) • Juice of 2 limes • Salt to taste ⸻ 2. Poolside Dip • 4 oz softened cream cheese • 4 oz plain Greek yogurt • 1 packet ranch seasoning • 1 bell pepper (diced) • 1 jalapeño (diced) • 1 (4 oz) can green chilies • 1 (4 oz) can sliced black olives, chopped • 1 can black beans (rinsed & drained) • 1 can corn (rinsed & drained) Mix all ingredients and chill before serving with tortilla chips. ⸻ 3. Caesar Pasta Salad • 1 package tortellini (or ½ box pasta of choice) • 2 heads romaine lettuce (chopped) • Shredded Italian cheese blend • Caesar dressing Toss everything together just before serving. ⸻ 4. Watermelon Fruit Dip • 4 oz softened cream cheese • 4 oz vanilla Greek yogurt • Dash of cinnamon • Splash of vanilla extract • Drizzle of maple syrup Mix until smooth. Serve chilled with watermelon or fresh fruit. ⸻ 5. No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars Base: • 1 cup almond flour • 1 cup peanut butter • ¼ cup maple syrup Mix and press into an 8x8 dish. Topping: • 1 cup dark chocolate chips • ½ cup peanut butter (optional – omit for less PB flavor) Melt together and pour over base. Sprinkle with crushed pretzels. Freeze 1 hour, then store in fridge until ready to serve. ⸻ 6. Hot Honey Mango Margarita • Thawed frozen mango (muddled) • 1 shot tequila • Juice of 1 lime • 1 shot water or splash of mango nectar • Optional: agave for sweetness Shake with ice. Rim glass with hot honey + Tajín for a spicy twist! ⸻ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more holiday hosting ideas, family meals, and seasonal favorites! #MemorialDayRecipes #EasySides #CocktailRecipe #NoBakeDessert #TBeaston affiliate links: chopper: https://amzn.to/4k0ZI8J strainer: https://amzn.to/438jYiU shaker: https://amzn.to/4mnntcQ cutting board: https://amzn.to/3SaPir9 knives: https://amzn.to/3Fllrcz salad spinner: https://amzn.to/436bclt Jeans: https://rstyle.me/+WkRoFr6DX4kPcwKoxeHxQQ Shirt: https://righthereathome.com/products/america-cherries-comfort-tee?variant=46262563012865 code BEASTON10