25 Labor Day Recipes For An End-Of-Summer Cookout

By Jenn Segal

See ya, summer…hello, fall. But before you order your first pumpkin spice latte, give the season one last hurrah with these Labor Day recipes.

Steakhouse Burgers

This is the ultimate burger recipe. The burgers are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done.
Classic Coleslaw

A quick, flavorful, no-fuss coleslaw for all your summer cookouts.
Sparkling White Sangria

With sparkling wine and fresh fruit, this white sangria is pretty and festive — perfect for a party!
Summer Berry Trifle

This berry trifle is perfect for a summer party — it’s refreshing, gorgeous, and make-ahead.
Grilled Baby Potatoes with Dijon Mustard & Herbs

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

Jam-packed with fresh strawberries, this strawberry cake is one of the simplest, most delicious cakes you’ll ever make.
Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Olives and Basil

In this summery bruschetta, briny olives and a splash of balsamic vinegar liven up the classic tomato and basil topping.
Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas, Pine Nuts & Mozzarella Pearls

Zesty pesto, green peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls make a flavorful and pretty pasta salad.
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Cucumber-Dill Salad

Grilled salmon with a tangy and refreshing cucumber salad over top makes a light and easy weeknight dinner.
Grilled Moroccan Chicken

The spices in this grilled chicken recipe are reminiscent of ras el hanout, a North African spice blend that usually contains over a dozen spices.
Grilled Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

These charred meatballs are laced with warm spices and served with a cooling yogurt sauce.
Chicken Fajitas

These smoky chicken fajitas will rival those from your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant.
Guacamole

Easy to make and good for you, this classic guacamole is the ticket to wild popularity at any party you bring it to.
Grilled Chicken Wings with Seasoned Buffalo Sauce

I love the flavor and ease of cooking chicken wings on the grill. They are truly no fuss, no muss and finger lickin’ good!
Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing

Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen’s recipe, this Thai crunch salad with peanut dressing always satisfies.
Honey, Lime & Sriracha Chicken Skewers

These chicken skewers marinated in honey, lime juice and Sriracha taste every bit as good as they look.
Cedar Planked Salmon with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs

Grilled cedar planked salmon has a delightfully smoky flavor and never sticks to the grill!
Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette

This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip!
No-Churn Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

This no-churn key lime pie ice cream has all the bright lime flavor of the pie — even the crunchy, buttery graham cracker crust — and is a cinch to make.
Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken

Also known as “margarita chicken,” this tequila lime chicken is loaded with bright Southwestern flavor.
Banana Pudding

From the iconic Magnolia Bakery in NYC, this is the creamiest, dreamiest banana pudding.
Turkey Burgers

With only 5 ingredients, you can throw these flavorful and juicy turkey burgers together in minutes.
Creamy Cucumber Salad

A summer staple, this creamy cucumber salad boasts a crunchy texture and tangy, rich flavor.
Fresh Corn Salad

Summery and make-ahead, this fresh corn salad is tailor made for a cookout.
Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad has all the appeal of the old-fashioned, mayo-dressed version but with a few updates to make it taste brighter and better.