Memorial Day Picnic Menu
Ideas!
Memorial Day is usually
spent watching the latest blockbuster film, but it is also a great time of year
to get outside and celebrate the nice weather.
Depending on where you live you may be able to plan a traditional picnic
with blanket and basket, or maybe just bring the idea of summer inside, but
either way planning a Memorial Day picnic is a great way for you to spend the
first long weekend of the season with family and friends. Here are some great and fun menu ideas for
your holiday picnic as well as some tips for giving it a Memorial Day theme!
Food And Drink!
When planning any menu it
is always important to balance taste and nutrition. It is also important to a have a theme and,
since this is a Memorial Day picnic, choosing menu items that are simple to
prepare and eat outdoors, as well as All-American, is your best bet. Things like burgers and hotdogs are great for
backyard picnics. Fried chicken is
another great main course idea, but if you want something more portable a hero
sandwich is an easy choice.
To complete your meal,
items like potato salad, garden salads, and coleslaw are inexpensive and easy
to prepare sides, but if you are looking to get more creative then consider a
nice pasta salad or a seven-layer dip.
Lastly, don't forget dessert!
Staples like apple pie, brownies, or cookies are all great and easy
choices.
For drinks you'll want to
provide several choices and some non-alcoholic beverages to make all your
guests happy. Lemonade and other
fruit-based drinks will make the kids happy and are also great mixers.
Decoration Ideas
The easiest way to
decorate for your Memorial Day picnic is to use red, white, and blue. Set your picnic table with a blue tablecloth
or blanket and add red and white napkins, plates, and cutlery. You can also continue this theme by adding an
arrangement of red, white, and blue carnations or other flowers, and add a few
small flags to give it that finished look.
Memorial Day is a great
time of year to host a party for family and friends, and these ideas can help
you get your summer season started with a fun and inexpensive picnic.