Ultimate Vegan Labor Day Recipe Roundup

Labor Day is the first Monday in September, a holiday created to celebrate social and economic achievements of American workers. In addition, it's become the unofficial signifier of the end of summertime as well. For this reason, a lot of people organize barbecues, pool days, and time in the sunshine! It's a perfect last hurrah before we settle into fall and Back to School routines. This Vegan Labor Day Recipe Roundup puts all the dishes you need in one place! You'll find:

• Appetizers + Sides (Potato and Pasta Salads, and Veggie Salads)
• Cooking Out: Recipes for the Grill
• Drinks
• Treats and Frozen Desserts
• Red, White, and Blue Recipes (so festive!)

Appetizers

I think the quickest way to my heart just might be a fresh batch of homemade salsa or hummus with chips! In addition, I've also got fruit dip, onion dip, and even a watermelon pizza. I love the variety! Above all, appetizers keep everyone snacking and happy while the grill heats up!

• Easy Vegan Watermelon Pizza
• Quick and Easy Creamy Hummus
• Zucchini Hummus
• Creamy Vegan Cinnamon Vanilla Fruit Dip
• Vegan French Onions Dip (with Caramelized Onions!)
• Salsa Fresca
• Strawberry Salsa
• Creamy Vegan Black Bean Dip
• Guacamole
• Best Peach Salsa (Quick and Easy!)

Sides: Potato and Pasta Salads

Potato and pasta salads are a must-have at any summertime barbecue or potluck. I love dishes like this because they're a delicious side, but they're filling enough to save leftovers for lunch the next day! In other words, you might want to make a double batch of these. Just saying!

• Creamy Broccoli and Zucchini Pasta Salad
• Lemon Olive Oil and Dill Potato Salad
• Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Salad
• Vegan Tzatziki Potato Salad
• Best Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad
• Vegan Summer Macaroni Salad
• Creamy Vegan Picnic Pasta Salad
• The Best Easy Greek Orzo Salad

More Sides: Veggie Salads

When it comes to veggie salads it's all about balance! I've cracked the code to a salad that keeps people coming back for seconds. First, a balance of sweet and savory flavors. Second, a little crunch. Finally, a great homemade dressing! Each one of these salads checks those boxes, which makes them instant winners.

• Red White and Blueberry Salad
• Mango-Avocado Quinoa Salad with Toasted Pepitas
• Garlic Cilantro Lime No Mayo Coleslaw Recipe
• Vegan Beet Tzatziki Salad
• Vegan Mexican Quinoa Salad
• Easy Southwester Jicama Veggie Slaw
• Vegan Summer Slaw
• Broccoli Salad with Avocado
• Creamy Vegan Cucumber Salad with Dill and Red Onion
• Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
• Watermelon Avocado Mint Feta Salad
• Vegan Apple Arugula Salad with Candied Walnuts, Dates, & Feta
• Sauces and dressings: Chermoula Sauce, the Best Creamy Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing, and Creamy Vegan Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce
• Horiatiki: Simple Greek Village Salad

Cooking Out: Vegan Labor Day Recipe Roundup for the Grill

You don't have to eat meat to enjoy a fabulous grilled meal! In fact, I fire up the barbecue just as much (if not more!) than my carnivorous friends. Veggies, sweet potato fries, and burgers all taste just a bit better when they're cooked outside, so I had to have a grilling section in the Vegan Labor Day Recipe Roundup.

• Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
• Quinoa and Mango Stuffed Grilled Avocado
• Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
• California Avocado Veggie Burger
• Rainbow Veggie Kebabs with Jalapeno Chimichurri Sauce
• Grillable Quinoa Black Bean Veggie Burger
• Grilled Veggie Pesto Pasta

Drinks: Refreshers, Cocktails and Mocktails!

Cheers! Having an ice-cold drink in hand on a hot day is one of life's simple pleasures. I used fresh fruits and natural sweeteners to make drinks that wow every time. Most importantly, I make mocktail versions for the kids! Everyone's happy!

• Watermelon Mint-Lime Slushies
• Easy Frozen Mint Lemonade
• Orange Crush Cocktail
• Strawberry Mint Lime Sparkler
• Easy Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
• Cucumber Melon Spritzer
• Fresh & Classic Margaritas
• Grapefruit Vodka Tonics
• Watermelon Mint Lime Agua Fresca

Treats

Cobbler, crisp, crumble, crispy bars, galette, and even cheesecake...the gang's all here! They're all delicious, too! These treat recipes are easy to make ahead of time so they're ready when the sweet tooth strikes. Just don't forget a scoop of Blender Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream!

• Protein-Packed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Vegan and Gluten-Free Blueberry Crumble Bars
• No-Bake Vegan Almond Butter Brown Rice Crispy Treats with Dark Chocolate Shell
• Vegan Paleo Blueberry Galette
• No-Bake Vegan and Gluten-Free Cheesecake
• Vegan Gluten-Free Grilled Peach Cobbler
• Easy Vegan Apple Crisp
• Vegan Chocolate Pudding (No-Cook and No-Avocado!)
• Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Frozen Desserts

Pool days are 10x better when there's a frosty, frozen treat waiting. Everyone gets stars in their eyes when you start talking about popsicles or snow cones. These desserts are so yummy you won't have to worry about them melting because they'll be devoured before that happens!

• 2-Ingredient Strawberry Sorbet
• Vegan "Nutella" Fudge Pops (with Healthy Homemade Nutella!)
• Easy Dairy-Free Dole Whip
• Easy Homemade Mango Sorbet
• Key Lime Pie Bars
• Lemon Bars
• No-Churn Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
• Healthy and Creamy Key Lime Pie Popsicles
• Berries and Cream Popsicles
• No-Churn Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
• Blender Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
• Homemade Dye-Free Strawberry Snow Cones
• Easy Watermelon Popsicles

Red White & Blue

It's an American holiday, so I had to have a section of patriotic recipes in this Vegan Labor Day Recipe Roundup! Make sure to have a red, white, and blue dish on the table for a perfect picnic.

• Red, White, and Blueberry Popsicles
• Dye-Free Red, White, and Blue Smoothie
• Red, White, and Blue Popsicles
• Berries and Cream Pops
• Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
• Red White and Blueberry Salad