Somehow Labor Day weekend is upon us. It’s been a very short summer — it seems like we were just firing up our grills for Memorial Day, and yet that also feels like a long-distant memory now. Since we are all out of our normal rhythms, the long weekend might’ve snuck up on you. If you’re planning on getting outside and cooking this weekend, we’ve got some side dish options for you. Because coming up with the main dish is easy (just throw some ribs, chicken, or burgers on the grill) — it’s the side dishes that are often overlooked, though.
Summery dishes like cucumber salad, grilled corn on the cob, and coleslaw are all easy to pull off so that you can enjoy time with your friends, family, and loved ones. Here are 30 Labor Day sides to serve at the cookout.
Classic Labor Day Side Dishes
From classic potato salad and coleslaw to grilled corn on the cob and baked mac and cheese, these classic side dishes are a must at your end-of-summer cookout!
Creamy Salads
It’s not a cookout or potluck without some creamy side dishes! From classic macaroni salad and creamy cucumber salad to your aunt’s famous potato salad, you’ll want to bring one of these creamy salads to the party.
Grilled Sides
If the grill is already on for your burgers, bratwurst sausages, and hot dogs, you might as well toss a few other things on the grates for side dishes. Plus, it’s a well-known fact that all vegetables taste 100 percent better when cooked on the grill.