Peachy Keen Labor Day Recipes

Local peaches are the perfect way to dress up your healthy Labor Day menu.

Local peaches are at their peak right now and are a perfect way to dress up a healthy Labor Day menu, all while pleasing the palate and and adding a little bit of wow factor to the table.They’re also super-simple to make—which means more time relaxing, even if you’re the one throwing the party.

Peach and Tomato Salad
Serves 4

Ingredients
3-4 local peaches, pit removed and cut into 8-10 wedges
3-4 local tomatoes, cut into 8-10 wedges
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons basil, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

Combine peaches, tomato and onion in a bowl.  Toss with vinegar and basil and serve.

63 calories, 2 g protein, 15 g carb, .5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 17 mg sodium, 2.8 g fiber

Grilled Peaches With Yogurt and Berries
6 servings

6 small local peaches, cut in half, pit removed (if large use 3)
2, 6-oz containers of fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
2 cups local berries

Grill peaches for 3-4 minutes per side or until tender.  Top with yogurt and berries divided evenly.

85 calories, 6 g protein, 16 g carb, .7 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 33 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber