I love planning summertime entertaining menus while mixing and matching colors, texture and seasonal produce. mouthwatering salads, assembly-only appetizers and chilled seafood are always crowd favorites and beautiful to dress a table with. behold, my memorial weekend recipe roundup for a fabulous and festive meal.
poolside blueberry & corn salad:
this salad will be your new fave summertime snack! cool cucumber pairs with plump blueberries and grilled corn with a bright and punchy dressing. dig in to this cool, fresh & delicious salad with loads of texture- it’s perfect for scooping up and snacking with your favorite chips. get the full recipe here.
chilled crab salad with a tropical avocado relish:
This chilled salad boasts buttery lump crab folded with an easy chile lime aioli, fresh chives and a bite of heat from serrano chiles. the crab salad chills while you dice up a tart tropical fruit & avocado relish with some crunchy spicy sesame honey cashews. it’s an entertaining showstopper! get the full recipe here.
strawberry raspberry shortcakes:
strawberry season yearns to be celebrated all spring and summer long. i’ve paired these naturally sweet and plentiful berries with tart and delicate raspberries to pair up with warm & fluffy biscuits and a simple honey coconut whipped cream to yield a light and airy dessert. these strawberry raspberry shortcakes with honey coconut cream are the perfect light finish for any warm weather occasion and are sure to please anyone in the family. get the recipe here.
classic ploughman's lunch:
i’ve made so many intricate and time-consuming charcuterie boards over the years with my business, meyer & sage. this beautiful spread took me mere minutes to make and it’s equally as beautiful. this classic ploughman’s lunch requires minimal arrangement, minimal knife work, you can keep condiments in jars if you like, no muss, no fuss. view full recipe here.
orange peel guacamole:
this is the perfect guacamole recipe for the avocado purist who also likes bright citrusy flavors. the emerald green concoction is divine on fish tacos, cheeseburgers, served with my summertime beef picadillo or simply piled high on your favorite tortilla chip! Get the recipe here.
greek Salad with pistachios:
I love updating traditional recipes and this classic greek salad is an ideal candidate for an upgrade with the addition of a spicy & briny giardiniera vinaigrette and a buttery crunch addition with salty pistachios. with bursts of tang, brine, crispness, sultriness & spice- this salad has it all. get the recipe here.
I hope you enjoyed my memorial weekend roundup. Let me know if you make anything! -xoxo, Callie
