Don’t Throw a Labor Day Barbecue Without One of These Side Dishes

Labor Day is right around the corner, and that means it's time to celebrate. Since most people get a long weekend for Labor Day, it's the perfect time to have a picnic, barbecue, or other outdoor celebration. The best outdoor events have good company, fun games, and of course, a menu complete with tasty dishes.

Whether you're hosting your own Labor Day picnic or you were invited to an event and you're looking for something to bring, we've got the side dishes covered. These 10 side dish recipes are bound to be a hit with all your friends and family this Labor Day.

Potato salad is a classic dish that's perfect for any picnic or barbecue. This simple yet delicious recipe includes potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and finely chopped onion. You can't go wrong with this filling and creamy potato salad.

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Whether you're serving sandwiches, hot dogs, or hamburgers, baked beans go well with all the popular barbecue dishes. Baked beans from a can are great when you're in a hurry, but this baked bean recipe takes minimal effort and is even more delicious.

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There's nothing quite like fresh fruit on a warm day. This fruit salad recipe is a great way to enjoy all your favorite fruits, and it's kid-approved as well. Not only does it include favorites like blueberries, strawberries, and peaches, but it's also topped with a tasty fruit cream dressing.

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If you're looking for an alternative to the standard potato salad, this scalloped potatoes recipe is perfect. Even though they sound fancy, scalloped potatoes are relatively easy to make and come together in a little over an hour.

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Salads are a great side dish for a picnic, but this layered salad brings a unique twist to your typical side salad. Complete with fresh romaine, carrots, bacon, and shredded cheese, it has an abundance of flavor that everyone will enjoy.

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Macaroni salad is another classic option that completes any picnic or barbecue. This macaroni salad is creamy without being too heavy. It's simple to make, even if you're in a rush, and it's bound to become one of your new favorite recipes.

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If you're looking for something on the sweet side that still adds some valuable nutrition to your kid's meal, try this carrot raisin salad. This popular southern dish includes shredded carrots, pineapple, raisins, and some powdered sugar for sweetness.

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No outdoor event would be complete without a side of coleslaw. If you're a fan of the coleslaw from KFC, this copycat recipe will become a new favorite. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, with just a couple of drops of Tabasco sauce.

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If you're looking for a tasty, but healthy, side dish to take to your Labor Day celebration, try this green bean recipe. The onion and parsley give the green beans the perfect amount of flavor without adding a ton of calories.

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This baked corn pudding is the ultimate comfort food, and it's perfect for a Labor Day barbecue. This pairs well with turkey sandwiches, chicken, or any other entree. It's also simple to make with Jiffy cornbread mix and canned corn.

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