Labor Day will be here before we know it and I for one, can’t wait! Even though most view it as the end of summer, I’m all for a summer holiday and it happens to big one of the big three, behind Memorial Day and the 4th of July. I’m looking forward to making some of my favorite recipes and spending time with family. To me, that’s the ultimate way to send off summer on a high note.
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Best Labor Day Recipes
In this roundup of 45 best Labor Day recipes, I included incredible cocktails like my go-to pomegranate margarita. I’ve also included some quick and simple appetizers, like spicy salsa and caprese skewers. As for the main event, there are classic cookout recipes such as barbecue chicken sandwiches with coleslaw and baked barbecue ribs.
If you’re looking for light and healthy salads or more indulgent fare—because hey, it is the last big summer holiday—I’ve got you covered with delicious side dishes. Try fried oysters, pizza bites and deviled eggs, or my summer salad with grilled corn, avocado and tomatoes, finished with buttermilk ranch dressing.
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I hope some of these recipes help make your Labor Day get-together extra tasty this year! Click on the “launch gallery” button to view all 45 recipes and don’t forget to pin your favorites!
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Summer Salad with Grilled Corn, Avocado, & Tomatoes with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Asian Chicken Sandwich
Greek Chicken Kebabs
Spicy-Sweet Slow Baked Baby Back Ribs
Heirloom Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
“Baked” Beans
Vodka Cran-Raspberry Sparkling Water
Fruit Salad with Honey-Citrus Dressing
Cuban Sandwich
Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Deviled Eggs
Baked Barbecue Wings
Huckleberry Cooler
Carne Asada Sandwich
Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos
Fruit Salad with a Citrus Vanilla Sauce
Simple Spicy Salsa
Bloody Mary
Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches with Cole Slaw
Caprese Skewers
Pizza Bites
Berry Skewers with a Coconut Lime Yogurt Dip
Portobello and Havarti Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Baked Barbecue Ribs
Pomegranate Margarita
Blistered Tomato and Ricotta Bruschetta with Fresh Basil
French Dip Sliders with Tomato and Provolone
Antipasto Skewers
Fried Oysters
Strawberry Lemonade
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Greek Layered Dip
Beef and Bean Skillet Nacho Dip
Caramelized Ham & Swiss Sliders
Blueberry Lemon Vodka Fizz
Caramelized Onion Dip
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Chipotle-Garlic Aioli
Herb & Garlic Dip
Steamed Bao with Glazed Pork Belly and Pickled Veggies
Cucumber, Lemon, and Mint Infused Water
Tomatoes and Burrata
Baked Baby Back Pork Ribs
Classic Deviled Eggs
Greek Salad Skewers
Blackened Chicken Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayonnaise and Avocado
Labor Day will be here before we know it and I for one, can’t wait! Even though most view it as the end of summer, I’m all for a summer holiday and it happens to big one of the big three, behind Memorial Day and the 4th of July. I’m looking forward to making some of my favorite recipes and spending time with family. To me, that’s the ultimate way to send off summer on a high note.
Related: 30 Best Chicken Breast Recipes
Best Labor Day Recipes
In this roundup of 45 best Labor Day recipes, I included incredible cocktails like my go-to pomegranate margarita. I’ve also included some quick and simple appetizers, like spicy salsa and caprese skewers. As for the main event, there are classic cookout recipes such as barbecue chicken sandwiches with coleslaw and baked barbecue ribs.
If you’re looking for light and healthy salads or more indulgent fare—because hey, it is the last big summer holiday—I’ve got you covered with delicious side dishes. Try fried oysters, pizza bites and deviled eggs, or my summer salad with grilled corn, avocado and tomatoes, finished with buttermilk ranch dressing.
(scroll to keep reading)
I hope some of these recipes help make your Labor Day get-together extra tasty this year! Click on the “launch gallery” button to view all 45 recipes and don’t forget to pin your favorites!
Next up: 24 Quotes in Celebration of Labor Day