Labor Day BBQ

What are some different kinds of appetizers or sides that would be good for a BBQ besides the old typical salads?

Re: Labor Day BBQ

Raspberry Mango Salad

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
4 cups arugula
2 cup torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
2 cup diced mango
1-1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup watercress, stems removed
1/2 cup (3 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon water
2 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon black pepper


Preparation: 1.Combine arugula, lettuce, mango, raspberries, watercress and cheese in medium bowl.
2.Place remaining ingredients in small jar; shake to combine. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

SALAD
2 bags baby spinach
1 pint strawberries
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Slice strawberries and mix with the spinach and slivered almonds.

DRESSING
1 tbs poppy seeds
1 tbs sesame seeds, toasted
1-1/2 tsp minced onion
1 tsp paprika
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
Mix all the ingredients together and wisk well. Pour over the salad


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Re: Labor Day BBQ

grilled veggies

zucchini (sp?), peppers, eggplant