Our 25 Best Labor Day Recipes for a Crowd-Pleasing End-of-Summer Cookout
Briefly

The collection offers appetizer ideas such as a fresh 5-minute sweet corn salsa served with tortilla chips, a layered refried-bean-and-guacamole dip with taco-spiced sour cream, a mango-avocado salsa brightened with lime, a herbed-goat-cheese and heirloom tomato galette, and bite-size Caprese with olive oil and balsamic reduction. Main dishes include plant-based mushroom-walnut-brown-rice burgers, marinated grilled-carrot hot dog subs, and barbecue-glazed tofu skewers. The menu emphasizes seasonal produce—corn, tomatoes, peaches—and easy grill-friendly preparations. Desserts focus on no-bake and summer fruit flavors suitable for an end-of-summer cookout. Recipes include crowd-pleasing, family-friendly options and creative vegetarian alternatives.
Crisp, juicy sweet corn is the star of this fresh, 5-minute salsa. Serve it with tortilla chips for a zesty Labor Day appetizer! Can't decide whether to serve guacamole or bean dip? This recipe delivers the best of both...and then some. A creamy layer of refried beans is topped with guac, taco-spiced sour cream, and loads of fresh fixings. It's one of our family favorites.
This recipe has over 450 5-star reviews for a reason! Made with mushrooms, walnuts, and brown rice, the burgers have an amazing meaty texture and savory flavor. They're grill-able too! Ok, bear with me here: marinated grilled carrots make a shockingly delicious hot dog sub. Serve them on buns with all the fixings, and even meat eaters will love them!
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