Last minute Labor Day salad recipes

May 24, 2:40 AMProvidence Food ExaminerDonna Diegel

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PANZANELLA SALAD RECIPE

Hamburgers, chicken and hot dogs, oh my! But, what about the salads? Your guests will expect red bliss potato salad, pesto pasta salad, ambrosia and coleslaw on the picnic table too. Here's a list of all your favorites for a memorable Labor Day!

Last Minute Salad Recipes

Spinach Salad with Strawberries - Fresh baby spinach, ripe juicy strawberries and raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Lightly toasted pecans give it some crunch, and sharp cheddar cheese complements the salad with pizazz!

Waldorf Salad Recipe - Just as good as the original Waldorf Salad served by the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. Apples, walnuts, raisins, celery and grapes, tossed together in a simple mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a summer day!

Cobb Salad Recipe - Classic Cobb Salad with bacon, chicken, hard boiled eggs & lettuce, all arranged in neat & tidy colorful rows. Perfect make-ahead salad for picnics, cookouts and lazy summer suppers!

Easy Ambrosia Salad - A retro favorite of families everywhere, this easy ambrosia is not only colorful, but delicious too! Sweet pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini colored marshmallows and coconut, all mixed with sour cream. Ambrosia - it'll bring back sweet memories!

Red Bliss Potato Salad - For Sunday brunch, outdoor BBQ's, summer picnics, 4th of July, graduations and afternoon tea! Red potatoes, mayo, red onions, green relish and hard boiled eggs, make this Red Bliss potato salad a classic!

Zesty Pesto Pasta Salad - Labor Day wouldn't be the same without this Zesty Pasta Salad! Fresh basil pesto, spiral pasta, tomatoes, olives, peppers, onions and salad dressing make a great summer pasta salad for your holiday cookout!

Tri-Colored Coleslaw Recipe - No holiday cookout is complete without coleslaw! This green, purple & orange coleslaw is super easy, very colorful and wicked tasty. And it's great for a raw side dish, no cooking!

Mexican Salad Recipe - Yellow corn, red peppers, green cucumbers and black beans give this delicious and refreshing salad lots of contrast, color and texture! Spicy tomato dressing makes this salad POP!

Taco Salad Recipe - Veggie or Beef - The easy way to eat a taco! Vegetarians & meat lovers alike will love this easy Taco Salad. Just throw everything together and serve. Perfect for any picnic, cookout or pot luck!

Panzanella Italian Bread Salad Recipe - Unbelievably quick & easy bread salad that's so filling, it can be used for a main dish meal. Homemade Italian bread seasoned croutons, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh basil and an awesome balsamic vinegar dressing, gives this bread salad just the right zing!

The Best Guacamole Dip Recipe - This ultra-smooth guacamole is made chunky with onions, celery, cucumber and tomatoes. Add mayo and Italian dressing to make a pour-able homemade guacamole salad dressing!

Seven Layer Mexican Dip Recipe - Not just for Cinco de Mayo - Avocados, salsa, cilantro, black beans, tomatoes and then some. All the awesome ingredients you want in a 7 layer Mexican dip!