12 Easy No-Cook Sides for a Lazy Labor Day
When the grill’s fired up and the sun is blazing, the last thing you want is to turn on the stove for sides. These 12 no-cook recipes are cool, crave-worthy, and perfect for a lazy Labor Day feast with zero kitchen sweat.
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1. Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves on a stick — no stove, just drizzle and devour.
https://cookieandkate.com/simple-caprese-skewers-recipe/
2. Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
Sweet, salty, and oh-so-refreshing — the ultimate cool-down dish when the grill’s already hogging the heat.
3. Cucumber Dill Yogurt Salad
Creamy, tangy, and ice-cold — this crisp salad is basically edible air conditioning.
https://shewearsmanyhats.com/cucumber-dill-greek-yogurt-salad/
4. Hummus & Veggie Cups
Pre-portion these snackable cups with fresh-cut veggies and a big scoop of hummus for an easy grab-and-munch crowd-pleaser.
https://www.thecountrycook.net/veggie-dip-cups/
5. Tomato Peach Burrata Salad
Juicy, sweet peaches meet heirloom tomatoes and creamy burrata — a no-cook masterpiece that looks as good as it tastes.
6. No-Cook Black Bean & Corn Salad
Zesty, protein-packed, and straight from the can — no stove, no sweat, just bold Southwest flavor.
https://www.loveandlemons.com/black-bean-and-corn-salad/
7. Greek Chickpea Salad
Hearty chickpeas, olives, tomatoes, and cucumbers tossed in lemony vinaigrette — no stovetop, just pure Mediterranean bliss.
8. Fruit Salad with Citrus-Honey Dressing
Bright, juicy, and made ahead — this chilled fruit salad is the sweet bite every Labor Day table needs.
9. Cold Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing
Crunchy cabbage, shredded carrots, and a rich peanut-lime dressing — bold, vibrant, and totally stoveless.
10. Italian Antipasto Salad Cups
Mini cups layered with olives, marinated artichokes, cherry tomatoes, and salami — fun, fresh, and picnic-perfect.
https://foodnessgracious.com/recipes/individual-antipasto-salad-cups
11. Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Lemon & Parmesan
Raw zucchini, shaved thin and dressed simply with lemon, olive oil, and parmesan — delicate, fresh, and deceptively gourmet.
https://reciperunner.com/zucchini-ribbon-salad-lemon-parmesan/
12. No-Cook Guacamole with Tortilla Chips
Ripe avocados + lime + red onion = the ultimate lazy-day side — bonus points if you don’t even mash, just stir and serve.
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