May Menu Ideas

We’re sharing May Menu Ideas today!

May is another one of those months loaded with celebrations.

From the Kentucky Derby to Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, it can be a lot.

Throw in May 4^th for Star Wars fans, Cinco de Mayo, graduations, and end-of-school celebrations and it seems like there is an event to attend nearly every week.

So, while you’re planning the month of head remember to keep it simple.

May is a great month to enjoy lots of protein-packed smoothies, salads brimming with leafy greens, micro greens, antioxidant-rich fruits, and sheet pan dinners that will help make busy weeknights easier.

Here’s a look at what we’ll be serving up in May…

*This post was updated in April 2025 to include additional celebration ideas

May Menu Ideas:

• 05/01 Baked Fish in Foil with Veggies
• 05/02 Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burritos
• 05/03 37 Recipes for Your Derby Day Buffet if you’re celebrating the Kentucky Derby
• 05/04 Delicious Ways to Celebrate Star Wars
• 05/05 Cinco de Mayo – 42 Recipes to Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo Party
• 05/06 Italian Bean Soup
• 05/07 Balsamic Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin with roasted potatoes and broccoli.
• 05/08 French Onion Chicken Casserole with steamed veggies
• 05/09 Mexican Papaya Salad
• 05/10 Loaded Mediterranean Falafel Bowl or celebrate National Brunch for Lunch Day
• 05/11 100 Mother’s Day Recipe Ideas
• 05/12 Fancy BLT Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with garden salad
• 05/13 20-Minute Healthy Sausage & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner
• 05/14 Blackberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad with Crispy Fried Goat Cheese
• 05/15 Maple Walnut Crusted Salmon with broccoli and sweet potato
• 05/16 5 Ingredient Green Chicken Chile Enchiladas or celebrate National BBQ Day
• 05/17 Italian-Inspired Chopped Salad
• 05/18 Vegetable Soup with Fennel, Herbs, and Parmesan Broth
• 05/19 Kitchen Sink Thai Fried Rice (we’ll be loading ours up with lots of veggies)
• 05/20 One Skillet French Onion Tater Tot Casserole and a side salad
• 05/21 Bolognese Baked Tortellini
• 05/22 Easy Asian Style Tuna Lettuce Wraps
• 05/23 Cornbread Taco Bake
• 05/24 Nectarine and Summer Fruit Salad (we’ll be adding grilled shrimp)
• 05/25 Family-Friendly Charcuterie Board
• 05/26 65 Memorial Day Recipes for Your Holiday Weekend Menu
• 05/27 Greek Mezze Platter
• 05/28 Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe or celebrate National Hamburger Day
• 05/29 Garlicky Pesto Flatbread Pizza with Tomatoes and Arugula
• 05/30 Slow Cooker Jalapeno Chicken Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
• 05/31 Marinated Beet and Apple Salad

Sweet Treats to Try This Month…

• 55 Kentucky Derby Dessert Ideas
• 30 Mother’s Day Dessert Ideas
• 46 Memorial Day Desserts for a Sweet Addition to Your Holiday Weekend
• Better Gooey Butter Cake
• Lemon Ice Box Pie
• Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cobbler

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables to Enjoy This Month:

• Apricots
• Arugula
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Avocado
• Blueberries
• Herbs
• Lettuces
• Mango
• Microgreens
• Mint
• Peas
• Pineapple
• Radishes
• Rhubarb
• Scallions
• Spinach
• Strawberries

May Menu Ideas and Things to Keep in Mind…

May is a great month to nourish those things that are most important to you from your health to your heart to your home.

In addition to this month’s menu, we’re also looking forward to making these nutritionist-approved superfood smoothies and making these blueberry muffin cookies.

We’re also looking forward to using these tips to help us reset our morning routine and using these 9 productivity tips to help us clear our to-do list.

Finally, I’m excited to dive into these 30 journaling prompts to help us live with more intention this season and beyond.

As always, you can find out How to Meal Plan By The Month here, our previous monthly menu ideas here, and our ideas on how to make a DIY Dinner Decision Jar for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking at all.

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo

PS: The salad I’m sharing above is one of my favorites that S makes. There’s not a recipe per se its simply arugula, beets, avocado, orange slices, hard boiled eggs, and pine nuts. Toss with balsamic or a drizzle of honey greek yogurt.