24 Labor Day Recipes for a Delicious Summer Send-Off

These are the ultimate burgers: they are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done.

Say goodbye to dry, bland grilled chicken breasts. This recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful chicken every time.

This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip!

A thick Dijon mustard marinade gives these grilled baby potatoes great texture and flavor. Perfect for a summer cookout!

This summery combination of corn, tomatoes, and basil gets a subtle kick of flavor from Old Bay seasoning.

Chicken skewers marinated in honey, lime juice, and Sriracha taste every bit as good as they look.

Pretty to serve and delicious to eat, this salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for an end-of-summer get-together.

AKA “margarita chicken,” this grilled chicken is loaded with bright Southwestern flavor.

Perfect for lunch or a light bite, this salad should be served with a hunk of warm bread to sop up the lemon-scented olive oil and feta.

This sweet and tangy cucumber salad is the perfect light side when grilling or picnicking.

Need to the perfect side to jazz up simply grilled chicken, salmon, or steak? This dish will please all around.

With crispy, olive oil-soaked Italian bread, juicy tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers, panzanella makes a satisfying summer supper or side dish.

Made with fragrant spices, roasted nuts, herbs, and aromatics, this kofta will take your taste buds on an adventure.

Simple but packed with flavor, Israeli salad is a standard accompaniment to most Israeli meals (even breakfast!).

This Southern-style make-ahead broccoli salad is a picnic and BBQ classic.

Salmon with a tangy and refreshing cucumber salad makes a light and easy weeknight dinner.

Zesty pesto, green peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful and pretty pasta salad.

These tacos are easy enough to make on a busy weeknight, and they’re a fun dish for company, too.

Jam-packed with fresh strawberries, this is one of the simplest, most delicious cakes you’ll ever make.

Gently spiced, this jammy plum cake celebrates the summer-into-fall season. Serve it for dessert topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

This berry trifle is perfect for a summer get-together. It’s refreshing, gorgeous, and you can make it ahead of time.

A buttery shortbread crust, luscious lemon filling, and dusting of powdered sugar make these lemon bars as pretty as they are delicious.

With a cookie crust, silky chocolate pudding center and pillowy whipped cream topping, this pie is a chocolate lover’s dream.

Made with ordinary limes, this “Key lime” pie tastes every bit as authentic as the real deal — plus it’s easier to make.