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Labor Day Party Recipes 19 easy and delicious recipes to celebrate
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Grilled Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 burger buns
  • Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, cheese

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Form the mixture into four patties.
  3. Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
  4. While the burgers are cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  5. Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute or until lightly browned.
  6. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, topping with caramelized onions, and any other desired toppings.

Nutrition:

Calories: 400

Protein: 25g

Fat: 20g

Carbohydrates: 30g

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetables of your choice for skewering (e.g. bell peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken chunks onto skewers, alternating with your choice of vegetables.
  5. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition:

Calories: 250

Protein: 30g

Fat: 10g

Carbohydrates: 10g

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. Brush each ear of corn with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and slightly charred.
  4. Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition:

Calories: 150

Protein: 4g

Fat: 6g

Carbohydrates: 25g

Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh mint.
  2. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Nutrition:

Calories: 150

Protein: 6g

Fat: 8g

Carbohydrates: 15g

Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Ingredients:

  • 1 zucchini, cut into chunks
  • 1 yellow squash, cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 red onion, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs (e.g. basil, thyme, oregano)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Thread the vegetables onto skewers.
  4. Grill the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.

Nutrition:

Calories: 100

Protein: 2g

Fat: 6g

Carbohydrates: 12g

Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Arrange the tomato slices and mozzarella slices on a platter, alternating each slice.
  2. Tuck the fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
  3. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition:

Calories: 200

Protein: 12g

Fat: 15g

Carbohydrates: 8g

Potato Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds red potatoes, boiled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the boiled and cubed red potatoes, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill pickles, chopped red onion, and chopped celery.
  2. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Nutrition:

Calories: 300

Protein: 4g

Fat: 20g

Carbohydrates: 30g

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the shrimp to the marinade and let them sit for about 15 minutes.
  4. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
  5. Grill the skewers for

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