29 Labor Day Side Dishes

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29 Labor Day Side Dishes1/29 Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream 115 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s been a tradition at our house to serve this dish with the other Hungarian specialties my mom learned to make from the women at church. It’s especially good during the summer when the cucumbers are fresh-picked from the garden. —Pamela Eaton, Monclova, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 62 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable,

Poblanos and cayenne make it pop and it’s ideal as a Labor Day side dish

1/2 fat. 2/29 Grilled Southwestern Potato Salad 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad is perfect with a grilled steak for a Tex-Mex meal, and most of it can even be prepared out in the backyard. Poblanos and cayenne make it pop and it’s ideal as a Labor Day side dish. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 229 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 3/29 Cucumber Coleslaw

It’s a nice way to round out a brunch or picnic

4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this cucumber coleslaw recipe so I could use a julienne peeler I received as a gift. I had leftover sparkling wine, so I thought I’d try to use it over julienned cucumbers to make this refreshing slaw. It’s a nice way to round out a brunch or picnic. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 178 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber),

2g protein

2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 4/29 Hawaiian Fried Rice 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Growing up in the South Pacific, rice was the mainstay of our diet. When my husband and I moved stateside, we created this Hawaiian fried rice recipe. We bring this dish to every potluck, and it’s always the hit of the party. It’s especially a crowd favorite as a Labor Day side dish. —Janice Edwards, Plainville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 621 calories, 24g

fat (6g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 1191mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. 5/29 Slow-Cooker Sriracha Corn 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A restaurant here advertised Sriracha corn on the cob, but I knew I could make my own. The golden ears cooked up a little sweet, a little smoky and a little hot—perfect if you ask my three teenage boys! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 209 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat),

6/29 Bacon Pea Salad 47 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Pea

31mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 6/29 Bacon Pea Salad 47 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Pea Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband absolutely loves peas. My middle son isn’t the biggest fan, but he loves bacon. So, I combined the two, and it was perfect! This pea salad is an awesome Labor Day side dish, especially for a barbecue. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 218 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol,

547mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein

547mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. 7/29 Sweet & Sour Squash Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet & Sour Squash Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Labor Day salad goes over really well with all ages, and it’s a good way to get kids to eat summer squash. —Opal Shipman Levelland, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 241 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 8/29 Heirloom Tomato Salad

Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too

2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. —Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 75 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/29 Pina Colada Molded Salad 12 Reviews Contest

It’s a wonderful anytime treat and as a Labor Day side dish

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pina Colada Molded Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It’s a wonderful anytime treat and as a Labor Day side dish. Now that I’m retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 331 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 10/29 Tomato-Melon Chicken Salad 4 Reviews Test

The addition of grilled chicken makes it a satisfying summery meal

Kitchen Approved Tomato-Melon Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing says summer like picking watermelon, tomatoes and raspberries, then tossing them together in a salad. The addition of grilled chicken makes it a satisfying summery meal. —Betsy Hite, Wilton, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 266 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 11/29 Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

12/29 Tomato, Avocado and

Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it’s a good thing I made buckets of it, because I couldn’t stop eating it! This chilled creamy salad combines all the best flavors of jalapeno poppers with the delicate sweetness of fresh corn. —Amanda Miller, Hutchinson, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 476 calories, 40g fat (14g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 12/29 Tomato, Avocado and

It’s sure to be a massive crowd favorite as a Labor Day side dish

Grilled Corn Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and grilled corn, this bright salad tastes just like summertime! It’s sure to be a massive crowd favorite as a Labor Day side dish. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 164 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 13/29 Salami & Provolone Pasta Salad

This is just the thing

6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salami & Provolone Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone needs a perfect pasta salad that’s easy to make, especially on busy nights when your family wants a dish that’s fast, light and cool. This is just the thing. —Jill Donley, Warsaw, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without optional ingredients): 244 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 14/29 Patriotic Potatoes with Mustard Sauce 5 Reviews Test

They’re tops in my hit parade of patriotic dishes

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Show your true spirit with a bowl of red, white and blue potatoes dressed with bacon and sour cream. They’re tops in my hit parade of patriotic dishes. —Julie Murphy, Peachtree City, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 3 potatoes with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 300 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 15/29 Simple Waldorf Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JACKIE ALPERS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings

When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt

6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my go-to salad when I need a quick little meal. When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt. —Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 140 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 fruit. 16/29 Ranch Pasta 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ranch Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came

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