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A Healthy Labor Day Menu

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 8:55 AM

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, honors the American labor movement and all of the workers in the U.S. It’s also a time for end-of-the-summer grill-outs while we enjoy the last of the warm weather of the season.

Labor Day

Celebrate by picking one or two of these healthy recipes to make this upcoming holiday. 

Appetizer ideas:

Watermelon and Lime Basil Salad

Savory Potato and Cauliflower Gratin

Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip

 

Lunch ideas:

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Maple-Glazed Drumsticks

Zoodles

 

Dessert ideas:

Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies

Black Bean Brownie Recipe

Skinny Elvis Ice Cream Sandwiches

 

Drink ideas:

Red Gem Marigold Sparkling Refresher

Ginger Beer Mojito Mocktail