{"id":78460,"date":"2012-08-31T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2012-08-31T17:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=78460"},"modified":"2012-08-31T14:03:11","modified_gmt":"2012-08-31T19:03:11","slug":"healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Labor Day Recipes for the Last Weekend of Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Seeing as Labor Day is right around the corner, many Americans will be pulling out their grills this weekend. Equipped with our figure-friendly summer cookout recipes, you ought to be one of them.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with most cookout recipes, however, is that they&#8217;re usually high in calories and fat. In addition, they leave you feeling lethargic long after the table is cleared. Thankfully though, the line-up we&#8217;re sharing today won&#8217;t have you reaching for your stretchy pants. Instead, think light, savory, and scrumptious dishes that are the perfect, healthy way to kiss summer goodbye.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sangria.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78588\" title=\"sangria\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sangria.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sangria.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sangria-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First up, enjoy the end of summer with a glass of our famous\u00a0<strong><a title=\"berry sangria recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/red-white-and-blue-sangria\/\">Red, White, and Blue Sangria<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0This sangria is perfect for any cookout because it&#8217;s light, refreshing, perfectly sweet, and loaded with antioxidant-containing strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Cheers to that!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-align: center;\">Sides<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a title=\"healthy avocado coleslaw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/avocado-serrano-coleslaw\/\">Avocado Serrano Coleslaw<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0will make a great side dish for your\u00a0cookout side. Our slaw contains pineapples and orange bell peppers with a light avocado dressing. Using avocado instead of mayo is a healthier substitute and adds more southwest flavor to the dish.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78584\" title=\"avocado-slaw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/avocado-slaw.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/avocado-slaw.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/avocado-slaw-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0What&#8217;s a cookout without potato salad? Our<strong>\u00a0<a title=\"red potato salad recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/red-and-sweet-potato-salad\/\">Red and Sweet Potato Salad<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"text-align: center;\">is much healthier than store-bought potato salad, and it is great for any cookout! Several of our friends and family requested this recipe after we served it gatherings this summer, so we know it will be a hit at your parties as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78589\" title=\"sweet-potato-salad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sweet-potato-salad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sweet-potato-salad.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/sweet-potato-salad-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Main Dishes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taking a bite of\u00a0<strong><a title=\"perfect turkey sliders to grill\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/red-white-and-blueberry-turkey-burger-sliders\/\">Red, White, and Blueberry Turkey Burger Sliders<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>will rock anyone&#8217;s socks off. Tasters described the sliders as, &#8220;flavorful, moist, and the perfect size for a snack.&#8221; The unexpected punch of sweet from the blueberry balsamic reduction is the perfect finish to this savory treat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78590\" title=\"turkey-sliders\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/turkey-sliders.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/turkey-sliders.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/turkey-sliders-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Summer without a BBQ dish just isn&#8217;t right. If you love pork, try our <strong><a title=\"healthy bbq pulled pork sandwich recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/bbq-pork-sliders\/\">BBQ Pork Sliders<\/a><\/strong>! Plus, instead of firing up the grill, you can use the oven to cook these instead! This recipe is a win-win all around.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78585\" title=\"bbq-sliders\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/bbq-sliders.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/bbq-sliders.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/bbq-sliders-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vegetarian, vegan, or craving a meatless burger? Try our <strong><a title=\"healthy vegan burger recipes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/black-bean-and-sweet-potato-burgers-make-a-tasty-vegetarian-summer-meal\/\">Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers<\/a><\/strong>! After sampling, tasters said they are &#8220;tasty, filling and a great balance of sweet and spicy.&#8221; Top with traditional add-ons, or get adventurous and throw on some avocado, jalapeno or salsa!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78586\" title=\"black-bean-burger\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/black-bean-burger.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/black-bean-burger.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/black-bean-burger-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Desserts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Craving frozen yogurt? Try our\u00a0<strong><a title=\"avocado froyo recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/avocado-frozen-yogurt\/\">Avocado Frozen Yogurt<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0This unexpected avocado froyo is creamy, buttery, and packs enough flavor to satisfy any sweet tooth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78583\" title=\"avo-froyo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/avo-froyo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/avo-froyo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/avo-froyo-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Craving chocolate? We&#8217;ve got you covered. Our <strong><a title=\"vegan brownie recipes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/dark-chocolate-brownies\/\">Dark Chocolate Brownies<\/a><\/strong> were inspired by Julia Child&#8217;s famous brownie recipe. However, our brownies are vegan friendly and packed with just as much chocolate flavor as non-vegan versions. Serve as is, or add some melted chocolate chips on top for an extra decadent treat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78587\" title=\"BROWNIES\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/BROWNIES.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/BROWNIES.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/BROWNIES-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And with that, let the healthy cooking begin! We wish a happy Labor Day to you and your family, and we certainly hope some of these healthy, delicious dishes will make their way onto your dinner table soon. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"road trip tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/road-trips-revived-tips-for-fun-and-healthy-labor-day-travels\/\">Road Trip Revived: Tips for Fun and Healthy Labor Day Travels<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"stress relief exercises\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/4-surprising-exercises-for-stress-relief\/\">4 Surprising Exercises for Stress Relief<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"why sweating is good for you\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/the-science-of-sweat-why-you-should-embrace-it\/\">The Science of Sweat: Why You Should Embrace it\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seeing as Labor Day is right around the corner, many Americans will be pulling out their grills this weekend. Equipped with our figure-friendly summer cookout recipes, you ought to be one of them. The problem with most cookout recipes, however, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/healthy-labor-day-recipes-for-the-last-weekend-of-summer\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3687,16],"tags":[6480,3956,9628,9970,1237,5704,1550,10218,3739,10038,9875,10271,447],"class_list":["post-78460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-adult-health","category-recipes","tag-avocado","tag-bbq","tag-black-bean-sweet-potato-burger","tag-brownies","tag-coleslaw","tag-frozen-yogurt","tag-julia-child","tag-pork","tag-red-sweet-potato-salad","tag-sangria","tag-sliders","tag-turkey"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/54"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78460"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78460\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78547,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78460\/revisions\/78547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}