Celebrate Labor Day by Letting Taylor Farms do (Most of) the Work
Hard to believe, but summer’s already packing up its cooler — and Labor Day is the grand finale of sorts. And yet, throwing a backyard bash comes with its fair share of actual labor (yes, there’s some irony there).
Luckily, Taylor Farms is here to take some of that workload off your plate. Our fresh, ready-to-go kits and blends mean less time chopping and more time chatting with friends, refilling drinks, and maybe even snagging the best seat by the grill.
We’ve put together some quick, flavor-packed recipes you can pull together in minutes with the help of Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kits, Vegetable Blends, and more. Your guests will think you worked way harder than you actually did — but more importantly, they’ll love the food.
Let’s be real — Labor Day without a burger just wouldn’t be right, so we just had to include this one. Venture into new and exciting burger territory by stacking cheesy, grilled mini‑patties with our Mexican Street Corn Chopped Salad Kit — with its creamy elote dressing, smoky cornbread crumbles, crispy corn, and fresh greens — then pile on sliced avocado, tomato, red onion, and charred jalapeños for a Southwest spin on slider perfection.
Grilled chicken is a summer classic, and this is an ideal time to give it a fresh, tangy twist. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in honey mustard with a hint of rosemary are grilled to perfection, then layered over our Dill Pickle Chopped Salad Kit. With crunchy dill pickle brioche croutons and a creamy dill pickle ranch dressing, every bite packs a briny kick. The result is an utterly satisfying salad fresh off the grill that hits all the marks of classic summer flavors.
Step away from the same old pasta salad. Our Asian Chopped Salad forms the base of this refreshing crowd-pleaser. Add grilled chicken skewers marinated in honey, garlic, cayenne, and cilantro, and suddenly you’ve got the star of the party. Topped with a sprinkle of chopped cashews for that nutty crunch, these skewers are smoky, sweet, and just the right amount of spicy. Better than takeout, ready in minutes, and guaranteed to make your guests smile.
If you’re looking for a different type of protein to slap on the grill, why not try some cheese?
But not just any cheese: halloumi cheese. This Eastern Mediterranean favorite has a high smoke point and firmer texture than ordinary cheeses, so it’s happy to enjoy a short stay on the grill. Slice up some strawberries and toss them all on top of our Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit, and you’ve got yourself a surprisingly filling salad that gives you a delicious balance of summer-inspired tangy, sweet, and savory flavors — and hey, you still got to use the grill!
Need a few more grill-worthy ideas? Take a peek at these tasty concoctions as well:
- Fresh and Fruity Spring Mix Salad with Grilled Chicken Thighs
- Summer Spinach Salad with Grilled Corn, Strawberries and Feta
- Creamy Dill Pickle Smashed Burger Tacos
- Grilled Steakhouse Salad Flatbread
- Asian Cashew Chicken Skewers
- Avocado Ranch Grilled Steak Salad
- BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Salad
- Grilled Shrimp and Watermelon Skewer Salad Recipe
Don’t forget the veggies and side salads!
No need to throw together a side salad from scratch during your Labor Day celebrations — Taylor Farms salad blends are ready when you are. We’ve already taken care of the prep, so you can go straight to the fun part: tossing in your favorite toppings and dressings. Fresh, easy, and celebration-ready in seconds.
Take a look at all our current salad blend offerings here.
And if you find yourself in need of some veggies to toss on the grill or cook in foil, here are some Taylor Farms products that will help cut down on your prep time:
Have a fun and safe Labor Day! As always, you can always use our handy store locator to find the nearest Taylor Farms products for your next occasion.
