6 Quick and Easy Memorial Day Party Side Dishes

Burgers are on the grill. Beers are in hand. You finally grab a seat with your party guests. Then, your best friend's mother's sister shows up with five unexpected people, and you start to freak out that you don't have enough food! Everything's going to be okay, because we've got you covered with quick and easy party side dishes that will get you back to your lawn chair in 30 minutes or less fully furnished.

The Neeley's Five Bean Salad This colorful and hearty dish will become your go-to side for effortless entertaining all summer long. (pictured above)

Quinoa Pilaf with Spring Vegetables A squirt of fresh lime juice takes this easy and healthy side dish over the top.


Spinach and Orzo Salad Fresh mint leaves make this simple side especially refreshing.

Pasta Salad with Melon, Pancetta, and Ricotta Salata The classic Italian combination of prosciutto and melon is reinvented into an irresistible pasta salad personal loans.

Potato and Green Bean Salad with Walnut Dressing A creamy yogurt-based dressing ties together this mashup that's a delicious combination of potato salad and green bean salad.

Celery, Apple, and Fennel Slaw This updated take on classic Waldorf salad is fantastic with grilled chicken, pork, or fish .