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:

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 8×8 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.

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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!

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