Labor Day offers up the perfect chance to organize a get-together and catch up on how everyone’s summer has been. It might not be the moment for a large-scale cook-up, so having a repertoire of cold side dishes is something which is essential for anyone who enjoys having friends over at this time of year.

What’s more, these side dishes provide the perfect opportunity to get creative on a more subtle scale and show off the nuances of our kitchen craft. From scintillating sushi recipes to RiceSelectⓇ Royal BlendⓇ recipes, read on to find out how to make your cold side dishes stand out on this September 4th.