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 ahead, remember to keep it simple.

May is a great month to enjoy lots of protein-packed smoothies, salads brimming with leafy greens, microgreens, 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 2026 to include additional celebration ideas

May Menu Ideas:

• 05/01 Baked Fish in Foil with Veggies (via Little Broken)
• 05/02 37 Recipes for Your Derby Day Buffet (via Taste of Home) if you’re celebrating the Kentucky Derby
• 05/03 Salad Pizza (via Love & Lemons)
• 05/04 Delicious Ways to Celebrate Star Wars (via Play Party Plan)
• 05/05 Cinco de Mayo – 42 Recipes to Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo Party (via Delish)
• 05/06 Italian Bean Soup (via The Chronicles of Home)
• 05/07 Greek Mezze Platter (via Simply Delicious)
• 05/08 French Onion Chicken Casserole (via Eat Well 101) with steamed veggies
• 05/09 73 Easy Brunch Ideas (via Southern Living) to Celebrate National Brunch for Lunch Day
• 05/10 54 Mother’s Day Recipe Ideas (via Taste of Home)
• 05/11 Loaded Mediterranean Falafel Bowl (via The Mediterranean Dish)
• 05/12 Fancy BLT Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (via Simply Scratch) with garden salad
• 05/13 20-Minute Healthy Sausage & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner (via Gimme Delicious)
• 05/14 Blackberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad with Crispy Fried Goat Cheese (via Closet Cooking)
• 05/15 Maple Walnut Crusted Salmon (via The Healthy Foodie) with broccoli and sweet potato
• 05/16 5 Ingredient Green Chicken Chile Enchiladas (via Monika Hibbs) or celebrate National BBQ Day
• 05/17 Italian-Inspired Chopped Salad (via Hello Adams Family)
• 05/18 Vegetable Soup with Fennel, Herbs, and Parmesan Broth (via Food & Wine)
• 05/19 Kitchen Sink Thai Fried Rice (via Goop) (we’ll be loading ours up with lots of veggies)
• 05/20 One Skillet French Onion Tater Tot Casserole (via Half Baked Harvest) and a side salad
• 05/21 Bolognese Baked Tortellini (via Delish)
• 05/22 Easy Asian Style Tuna Lettuce Wraps (via Food by Maria)
• 05/23 Cornbread Taco Bake (via The Country Cook)
• 05/24 Nectarine and Summer Fruit Salad (via Apple a Day)
• 05/25 60 Memorial Day Recipes for Your Holiday Weekend Menu (via Country Living)
• 05/26 Family-Friendly Charcuterie Board (via Foodie Crush)
• 05/27 Easy Shrimp Boil Recipe (via Natasha’s Kitchen)
• 05/28 Cheesy Smash Burgers (via The Pioneer Woman) and fries to celebrate National Hamburger Day
• 05/29 Garlicky Pesto Flatbread Pizza with Tomatoes and Arugula (via Eat Yourself Skinny)
• 05/30 Slow Cooker Jalapeno Chicken Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce (via Slender Kitchen)
• 05/31 Marinated Beet and Apple Salad (via Cotter Crunch)

Sweet Treats to Try This Month…

• 44 Kentucky Derby Dessert Ideas (via Taste of Home)
• 52 Mother’s Day Dessert Ideas (via Country Living)
• 45 Memorial Day Desserts for a Sweet Addition to Your Holiday Weekend (via Country Living)
• Better Gooey Butter Cake (via Southern Bite)
• Lemon Ice Box Pie (via Bluesky at Home)
• Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cobbler (via Julie Blanner)

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 looking forward to making these nutritionist-approved superfood smoothies (via Camille Styles) and making these blueberry muffin cookies (via Half Baked Harvest)

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

Finally, I’m excited to dive into these 30 journaling prompts via Silk and Sonder 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 meal plans here, and how to make a DIY Dinner Decision Jar here for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking at all.

Other Posts to Help You Stay Organized This Month…

Organizing an Intentional and Purpose-Filled May

Introducing the Encouraged and Inspired Planning Pages

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, it’s simply arugula, beets, avocado, orange slices, hard-boiled eggs, and pine nuts. Toss with balsamic or a drizzle of honey Greek yogurt.