10 Labor Day Dinners for a Delicious Summer Send-Off

By Jenn Segal

If summer has to end, the food better be good. From burgers and kabobs, these Labor Day recipes will make your final summer cookout the best, most delicious one yet.

Steakhouse Burgers

You have just found your new favorite burger recipe. These are insanely tender and will rival what you’d find at a great steakhouse or burger restaurant.
The Best Grilled Chicken

Lovely on a toasted bun, sliced and served over Caeser salad, or on its own, look no further for juicy flavorful grilled chicken. My marinating method ensures tender chicken every time.
Honey, Lime & Sriracha Chicken Skewers

After soaking up a sweet, slightly spicy, citrusy marinade, these chicken skewers come off the grill moist and tender. They are pretty much guaranteed to be a home run.
Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken

Loaded with Southwestern flavor, this tequila lime chicken comes off the grill with beautiful coloring and delightful flavor.
Middle Eastern Lamb Kofta

With toasted nuts, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, this lamb kofta is a great alternative to your typical grilled burgers and chicken.
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Cucumber-Dill Salad

Simple, fast, healthy, and delicious, this salmon with a tangy and refreshing cucumber salad may become your summer salmon go-to.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

These shrimp tacos boast juicy grilled shrimp topped with colorful, fresh salsa. They’re light, please all ages, and are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Linguine with Creamy Arugula Walnut Pesto

Upgrade your pesto pasta with arugula which gives the pesto a unique peppery flavor. Toss it with some cooked linguine and a bit of cream, and dinner is done!
Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad

Because this salad contains a generous amount of chicken, it’s enough for a light dinner. It’s full of fresh veggies and topped off with a bright, Thai-inspired dressing.
Grilled Moroccan Chicken

Many Moroccan favorites have a combination of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors and this chicken is no exception. It’s quick to prepare and everyone in your family will love it.