3 Fresh Summer Recipes for Your Labor Day Spread
Long weekends call for good company, great food, and recipes that actually let you enjoy the party instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, bringing a side dish to the neighborhood potluck, or just looking for something refreshing to snack on between grill sessions — these quick, crowd-pleasing recipes have you covered.
They’re fresh. They’re flavorful. They’re ridiculously easy to make ahead.
And yes, we gave them all a Nutricost twist.
Let’s get cooking. ☀️🍉
🍉 Fresh Watermelon Feta Salad
Featuring: Nutricost Allulose
Ingredients (serves 6–8):
- 6 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless if possible)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 1–2 tsp Nutricost Allulose (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
Make the dressing — In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, Nutricost Allulose, and salt until dissolved.
Assemble the salad — Gently toss watermelon, feta, mint, and red onion in a large bowl.
Dress and serve — Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly. Serve chilled.
Macros (per serving):
Calories: 104 kcal • Protein: 2.7g • Carbs: 9.8g • Fat: 6.5g
💡 Sweet, tangy, and perfect for hot holiday weekends.
🍓 Chocolate Covered Fruit
Featuring: Nutricost Protein Powder
Ingredients (serves 2):
- Strawberries, kiwis, and oranges (enough for 2 people)
- 4–6 oz chocolate for melting
- 1 scoop Nutricost Protein Powder
- Optional: pinch of salt for sprinkling
Instructions:
Prep the fruit — Wash strawberries. Peel and slice kiwis and oranges. Pat dry completely.
Melt the chocolate — Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Mix in protein — Stir Nutricost Protein Powder into the melted chocolate until fully combined.
Dip and set — Dip half of each fruit slice into the chocolate and place on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.
Optional — Sprinkle lightly with salt before serving for a sweet-salty kick.
Macros (per serving):
Calories: 394 kcal • Protein: 16.9g • Carbs: 52.6g • Fat: 14.3g
🍫 A dessert plate that looks like you tried — but only took minutes.
🍅 Caprese Salad with Collagen-Boosted Dressing
Featuring: Nutricost Collagen Peptides
Ingredients (serves 2–4):
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Nutricost Collagen Peptides (unflavored)
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Arrange salad — Alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, tucking basil leaves between.
Make dressing — Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, collagen peptides, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
Drizzle and serve — Pour dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Macros (per serving):
Calories: 261 kcal • Protein: 12.2g • Carbs: 7.9g • Fat: 20.4g
An easy, elegant dish that shines on any holiday table.
More long weekend recipes? You know it.
From frosty drinks to no-bake treats, we’ve got plenty more ways to keep things fresh, simple, and Nutricost-approved this Labor Day.
