42 Healthy Labor Day Recipes

These Healthy Labor Day recipes taste delicious are lower in calories, higher in protein and better balanced in nutrition and taste great. Your guests won’t even know they’re healthier as they don’t taste like boring healthy food!

Whether you’re looking for appetizers or side dishes, grilled mains, or dessert ideas that are end-of-summer friendly, these recipes have you covered!

Labor Day Appetizers

Appetizers and small plates are great for sharing, dipping and entertaining on Labor Day. These healthier appetizers are sure to please a crowd and are easy to make. Serve them with chips, crackers, veggies and a refreshing strawberry green tea to kick-off your entertaining!

• Layered Yogurt Taco Dip comes together in just minutes and is great for dipping chips and veggies into.
• French Onion Dip has a boost of protein in it and combined with the caramelized onions make it an easy dip for entertaining.
• Easy Chili Cheese Dip made in a slow cooker is the best dip for entertaining year round.
• Shrimp Dip is always a crowd pleaser and it’s packed with protein and cheesy flavor.
• Baked Pinto Bean Dip is a yummy hot dip that’s healthier and simple to make.
• Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip is the best spinach artichoke dip recipe with a sneaky protein-rich ingredient.
• Jalapeño Hummus is a simple and incredibly tasty dip with a touch of spice from the jalapeños.
• Red Pepper Hummus with sun-dried tomatoes and Zucchini Hummus are simple dip recipes made bean free yet just as delicious regular hummus. Great dip recipes for snacking and sneaking in veggies!
• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a healthy appetizer that’s fun and tasty too.

For more ideas, check out my healthy appetizer recipes.

Labor Day Salads & Sides

These summer salad recipes are perfect to serve on Labor Day with grilling or barbecue recipes as side dishes. They can also be served as main dishes by adding a protein.

• Healthy Macaroni Salad with a protein-rich ingredient is just as tasty and tangy as the traditional recipe, but made lighter and healthier.
• Broccoli Crunch Salad is a healthy salad recipe with under 100 calories per serving. It requires no cooking is perfectly fresh and cool on a warm day.
• Yogurt Coleslaw is a healthier coleslaw recipe that’s lighter and refreshing for summer entertaining.
• Chickpea Tomato Salad is a great option for any summer meal and is topped in a simple lemon-oil dressing.
• Lightened Up Pasta Salad is a simple throw together salad recipe that has a bit more protein than traditional versions and fewer calories.
• Tabbouleh Salad with quinoa is a simple Mediterranean salad that’s light, zesty and filled with delicious flavors.
• Street Corn Salad is a tasty corn salad recipe that’s perfect for sharing.
• Healthy Waldorf Salad is a simple way to jazz up fruit with a simple, creamy dressing that’s healthier.
• Sweet Potato Salad has barbecue flavors and bacon snuck in for a tastier potato salad recipe made from yams.
• Italian Cucumber Salad is great on top of grilled meats or served chilled on the side.
• Zucchini Pasta Salad is great, simple pasta salad recipe without the pasta. Tons of flavor and refreshing!
• Yogurt Fruit Salad doubles as a dessert or a healthy Labor Day recipe dish. Easy to make and customizable too!
• Healthy Potato Salad swaps mayo for a lighter, protein-packed yogurt version that’s just as creamy and delicious!

For more ideas, check out my healthy salad recipes!

Labor Day Main Dish Recipes

Wondering what to serve as a Labor Day main dish? I have you covered with these simple recipe ideas that are great for grilling or normal cooking.

• Jalapeño Lime Chicken is a great way to jazz up boring chicken. Tasty and can be grilled, baked or cooked any way you like!
• Yogurt Paprika Chicken is an excellent marinade for chicken and gives the chicken a creamy texture with just a hint of spicy flavor. This recipe is always a hit for entertaining. Need more marinade ideas, check out my healthy chicken marinade recipes!
• Slow Cooker Barbeque Chicken is great for those do not want the hassle of grilling. Don’t like bbq chicken, try this healthy bbq pulled pork recipe or barbecue salmon recipe instead!
• Ground Chicken Burgers are leaner and packed with avocado and salsa inside for a surprise burger recipe.
• Healthy Turkey Burgers are make the best turkey burger recipe! They’re made with parmesan and garlic and can be baked in the oven or grilled.

For more ideas, check out my healthy dinner recipes!

Labor Day Dessert Recipes

If you’re looking for the best Labor Day desserts, look no further! These healthier desserts are great for gatherings and summer eating. They’re lighter, healthier and taste great too!

• Cherry Oatmeal Bars has the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
• Healthy Angel Food Cake recipe is made with less sugar and simple to make. Serve with fruit and cool whip for a lighter treat!
• Low Calorie Strawberry Shortcake is made pre-portioned and under 150 calories.
• Protein Cheesecake is a low fat dessert recipe that’s fun to make and even better to taste and serve to guests!
• Healthy Peach Cobbler is made with less sugar and is grain free. Great recipe for using summer peaches.
• Healthy Lemon Bar recipe is alway a crowd pleaser with it’s tangy lemon flavor and graham cracker-like crust.
• Raspberry Crumb Bars have peanut butter, lemon and raspberries packed in them for a tasty, healthy dessert!
• Healthy Key Lime Pie Bars are made with avocado instead of condensed milk for a lighter, low fat key lime pie recipe.
• Healthy Fruit Pizza has an oatmeal crust and is topped with a yogurt smoothie with fresh berries layered on top!
• Best Berry Cobbler recipe is made gluten free (or can be made regular too). Everything is baked in a skillet for easy sharing!

For more ideas, check out my low fat dessert recipes!