Nutritious by Gabby

Delicious Labor Day Recipes for Your Barbecue

Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching! Do you have any parties or barbecues to go to? Or maybe you’re hosting a party yourself and need recipe ideas? I got you! Check out these food ideas below – from appetizers to drinks we’ve got what you need.

Appetizers

1. Buffalo Chickpea Dip

A bowl of Buffalo Chickpea Dip with a tortilla chip positioned on top, alongside a bowl of tortilla chips.

This is one of my favorite appetizers that I’ve ever made! It’s so simple to make and can be doubled or even tripled as needed for a crowd. No one will ever know it’s dairy and gluten free! Check out the recipe here.

2. Pineapple Guacamole

A bowl of pineapple guacamole topped with diced pineapple chunks, showcasing a vibrant green guacamole base with a colorful mix of ingredients.

This recipe is another crowd-pleaser! It’s also super easy to make and able to be multiplied for larger crowds. Our warm weather hasn’t disappeared yet so let’s make the most of it with this summer appetizer.

Sides

1. Lemon Dill Arugula Salad

A close-up of a colorful salad featuring arugula, sliced red onions, white beans, and a creamy dill dressing, topped with pistachios.

A delicious salad that pairs well with whatever you’re choosing to grill up for the weekend. Don’t opt for a basic salad when you’re off to a party – liven it up with this recipe!

2. Homemade Salt & Vinegar Chips

A hand holding a homemade salt and vinegar potato chip above a wooden bowl filled with more chips.

Much healthier than the store-bought alternative – these are best when they’re fresh out of the air fryer! So soak them ahead of time and fry them 30 minutes before guests are over. Check out the recipe here.

Main Meals

1. Vegan Bean Burger Bowls

A colorful vegan bean burger bowl featuring quinoa patties, fresh cherry tomatoes, avocado, and sweet potato fries, drizzled with a sauce, all served on a bed of greens.

Looking to do a burger cookout but wondering what to make for your vegan self or friends? Look no further than these bowls! These are packed full of flavor and will even have your meat-eating friends saying, “Yum!” Check out these bowls.

2. Buffalo Chickpea Burgers

A close-up of a vegan burger with a golden chickpea patty, topped with fresh arugula and tomato slices, served on a bun with baked potato wedges in the background.

Love veggie burgers but looking for something more exciting? Try these spicy burgers! Load up on the toppings and enjoy a good burger at your barbecue. Find out how to make these here.

Drinks

1. Watermelon Nojito

A refreshing watermelon nojito served in a glass with a slice of lime and a black straw, set on a granite countertop. In the background, there is a knife block and a wall featuring a map.

We love mocktails over here! However, you can easily add booze to this as well. This nojito is super refreshing and can be made as a batch for a crowd. Take a look at the recipe.

2. Ginger Mule

A refreshing ginger mojito mocktail served in a glass, garnished with fresh mint leaves, next to slices of ginger root on a white countertop.

Here’s another mocktail that you can easily add booze to and make into a batch if need be! Great on a beautiful day – try out this ginger mule.

Comment below if you try any of these recipes and let us know what you think. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!