Sharing some of my favorite Labor Day recipes to enjoy over the long weekend — burger bars, margarita floats, salads, snacks and more. These are my go-to summer treats to celebrate the last unofficial weekend of the season.
I love a good long weekend and Labor Day is the perfect finish to summertime gatherings.
With Labor Day on Monday, it’s time to make the most of the warm weather, sunshine and relaxed days. Below are summer favorites I keep coming back to — crowd-pleasing dishes and laid-back entertaining ideas that are easy to pull together for friends and family.
Even though I start decorating for fall a little early, I always make sure to serve the best summery meals. There’s still a bit of summer left, so why not celebrate with all the classic flavors one last time?
This list highlights 20 recipes that work great for backyard barbecues, casual gatherings, potlucks, or a slow, indulgent weekend at home. Which of these will you try?
20 Labor Day Recipes
Marinated Tomato BLTs
Slider Burger Board
Ricotta Jam Jar
Warm & Buttery Lobster Rolls
Burrata, Basil and Peach Panzanella
Rosé Aperol Spritz
Smoked Gouda Smash Burgers
Strawberry Crunch Salad
Grilled Zucchini with Burrata and Pine Nuts
Hot Dog Bar — a fun, customizable setup for guests
Grilled Vegetable Orzo with Smashed Feta Vinaigrette
Grilled Peach Corn Pizza
Tomato, Corn & Peach Salad with Crispy Quinoa
Margarita Floats — a fun boozy twist on a summertime favorite
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken with Cola BBQ Sauce
Triple Berry Vanilla Sheet Cake — perfect for a crowd
No-Churn Coffee Oreo Ice Cream
Better than Crack Brownies — a rich, chewy dessert everyone loves
Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores Bars — nostalgic and portable
September Sangria — a light, fruity drink to toast the weekend
Wishing you a relaxed, delicious Labor Day weekend. What are you planning to make?