Celebrate Independence Day with these vegan 4th of July recipes! More than just grill-able vegan burgers and hot dogs, we’ve got alternative main dish ideas, sides, appetizers and festive desserts to share with all your vegan and non-vegan guests!
4th of July means burgers and hot dogs on the grill and creamy potato salad. Luckily, all that traditional 4th of July food can be made vegan!
What's even better is that being vegan allows us to get creative and try new things! If you're not up for burgers or hot dogs, try grilled portobello mushrooms, cauliflower steaks or bbq jackfruit sandwiches.
No matter what you're craving, this roundup of vegan 4th of July recipes is sure to have something for you!
To help you find what you're looking for, I've divided this roundup into the following categories. Click the link to jump to each section.
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- Burgers and hot dogs
- Other main dish ideas
- Appetizers and side dishes
- Desserts
Burgers and hot dogs
Vegan Burger - Firm, Grillable and Totally Divine!
Super hearty vegan burger! Perfectly grillable, highly flavorful and extremely satisfying, this is a burger that vegans and non-vegans alike will enjoy!
Vegan Black Bean Burgers
These vegan black bean burgers are simple to make and packed with smoky flavours. If you’ve been looking for a simple yet delicious go-to plant-based burger recipe, this is it!
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Spicy Vegan Chickpea Veggie Burgers
These amazing, popular veggie burgers are full of flavour and most-importantly, hold together perfectly through cooking.
Best Veggie Burger
These burgers are 100% vegan and won’t fall apart on the grill. So hearty and satisfying, even meat eaters love them!
Garden Veggie Burgers
Celebrating meat-free Monday with these epic Garden Veggie Burgers! Don’t be fooled by the awesome-ness of these burgers, they are so easy to make, I promise!
Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers
These tasty Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers are quick, easy, and a total crowd pleaser!
Peanut tofu burgers
Peanut tofu burgers are quick to put together, they taste amazing and make an ideal summer meal in the sun! They are vegan, but can be made gluten-free too.
Mushroom Veggie Burgers
Vegan & Gluten Free, these Mushroom Veggie Burgers are so dang tasty! Full of flavor and healthy ingredients, they’re perfect for an easy Dinner or Meal Prep.
Ultimate Vegan Beet Bean Burgers
Scrumptious, messy, colorful and perfectly textured, these secretly healthy crowd-pleasers are incredibly easy to make, customizable and offer everything you’d want a burger to be.
Vegan portobello mushroom cheeseburgers
All the flavour and satisfaction of its meaty counterpart, with none of the existential guilt. Big, juicy double-stacked Portobello Mushrooms and a real punch of flavour in the batter and breadcrumb coating. Because vegans need burgers too!
All-American Vegan Hot Dogs, Three Ways
Elevate your next cookout with these amazing hot dog recipes from around America: Seattle, Kansas City and New York City.
Vegan Carrot Hot Dog
Probably the world’s best vegan Carrot Hot Dog recipe. It’s smoky, savory, spicy,slightly sweet, and have the perfect, snappy texture.
Vegan Sausage
Tender, flavorful, and protein-packed, these vegan sausages are easy to make and perfect for all your sausage needs.
Vegan chili dog
This hearty vegan chili dog is loaded with three bean chili, non-dairy cheese, pickles, and mustard for good measure.
Vegan Hot Dogs with Homemade Veggie Sausages
A simple and soy-free recipe for vegan hot dogs with homemade sausages made from vegetables. Quick, easy and a healthy homemade substitute.
Nacho Average Hot Dogs (Vegan)
The marriage of vegan hot dogs with with all the fixings of nachos make these loaded nacho/veggie dog babies. The outcome? A meal fit for a freakin’ Vegan Queen!
Vegan Eggplant Hot Dogs
You’ve heard of beefy vegan dogs and even carrot dogs. But the newest dog on the block will have you looking at eggplants in a whole new light.
Homemade Vegan Hot Dogs Recipe
This delicious homemade vegan hot dogs recipe will blow your mind! No seitan makes them gluten free and a hit for all! Try them with your favorite BBQ toppings!
Vegan Hot Dogs with Homemade Seitan Sausages Recipe
With homemade Seitan Sausages, you can take this classic ballpark snack to the next level. These VEGAN HOT DOGS are easy to make and delicious!
Other main dish ideas
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Tofu and Pineapple with Herbed Cauliflower Rice
Sweet and spicy grilled tofu and pineapple with herbed cauliflower rice is a super fresh, satiating, and very flavourful vegan main course.
Rainbow Veggie Skewers
This rainbow veggie skewers recipe is easy to make, and full of amazing color and flavor!
Vegan “Chicken” Salad
With jackfruit, chickpeas and a killer dressing, this vegan “chicken” salad is simple and completely delicious. Make it for lunch today!
Grilled Summer Vegetables with Apple Mustard Sauce
An easy, 20-minute grilled summer vegetables recipe with an apple mustard dipping sauce. Healthy, delicious and so easy to make!
Mediterranean Grilled Tofu Kebabs (Vegan)
Vegan & gluten free grilled Mediterranean tofu kebabs served on a creamy bed of hummus with salad and pita. A flavorful, easy summer dinner!
Griddled Aubergine with smashed Avocado & Blistered Tomatoes
This recipe is one that can be taken from fridge to plate in 15minutes flat and is packed full of fresh, healthy and summery Mediterranean flavours
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Grilled cauliflower steaks with agave, lemon, and toasted walnuts. Meaty, caramelized, and delicious.
Grilled Vegetables with Basil Vinaigrette
This is my idea of a summer dinner.Loads of grilled veggies, simply tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and an easy vinaigrette that’s exploding with flavor. The dressing comes together in one minute in a blender or food processor and tastes like a beautiful basil bomb exploded in your mouth.
Italian-Style Marinated Grilled Tofu
Grilled tofu doesn’t have to be an afterthought. Here I marinate slabs of firm tofu with lemon, garlic, olive oil, oregano, tamari, and maple syrup for a flavorful marinade that doubles as a sauce.
Grilled BBQ Seitan Skewers
These Grilled BBQ Seitan Skewers with colorful veggies and savory sauce, are perfect for summer cookouts, or just enjoying at home!
Grilled Portabello Mushroom Fajitas
Grilled Portabello Mushroom Fajitas- marinated portabello mushrooms give these plant-based fajitas delicious meaty texture. Easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes!
Grilled Cabbage Steaks
Looking for a new cabbage recipe? Try these easy and flavorful Grilled Cabbage Steaks - only 4 ingredients and topped however you like, they make a simple and crowd pleasing vegetable dish.
Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Sandwich With Olive Tapenade
Whoever said meatless grilling is dull can take it up with these ’wiches!
BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches
Simple, 30-minute BBQ jackfruit sandwiches that will fool any meat lover! Plus a crunchy, avocado slaw. The perfect vegan pulled pork substitute.
Healthy Zucchini Corn Fritters
Healthy Zucchini Corn Fritters- all you need is 8 simple ingredients to make these summery zucchini fritters!
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
These Grilled Portobello Mushrooms are flavorful and so easy to make. These mushrooms are sweet, tangy, and have a tasty texture.
Charred Broccoli and Tofu-Stuffed Avocado
Grilled avocado stuffed with marinated tofu, pungent broccoli and a sweet lemon and mildly curry-ish sauce for smothering.
Cajun-Inspired Vegan Boil
There is no crab or seafood involved in this vegan boil! Veggies, potatoes, vegan sausage, and cajun butter sauce come together to create this yummy recipe!
Appetizers and side dishes
Vegan Macaroni Salad (Quick + Easy Recipe)
This crowd-pleasing easy Vegan Macaroni Salad recipe is loaded with veggies and is so easy to make. Perfect for summer side for potlucks and picnics!
Creamy Vegan Coleslaw
Creamy, crunchy, tangy coleslaw that you’d never guess was dairy free! This vegan coleslaw is super easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings.
Vegan Potato Salad
Meet your new favourite vegan potato salad recipe! The dressing is smoky, sweet and sour thanks to the delicious combination of barbecue sauce and vegan mayonnaise. Toss some pickles and green onions into the potatoes for crunch and you’ve got the best potato salad for your next barbecue, potluck or picnic!
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Vegetarian Sliders with Mushrooms and Mint-Pea Pesto
These vegetarian sliders are easy to make and super tasty with juicy seasoned mushrooms and a delicious mint and pea pesto. These little veggie burgers are great for parties, summer barbecues, or a quick weeknight dinner!
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Roasted Red Skin Potatoes with Chimichurri
Crispy and creamy baked redskin potatoes with an herb-y and spicy chimichurri sauce. The perfect side when you want ultimate flavor!
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Black bean and corn salad is a simple salad recipe with easy preparation and simple ingredients. For its quick preparation, it is the perfect salad for last-minute entertaining, picnics, or any other family gathering.
Vegan Avocado Pasta Salad
This vegan avocado pasta salad is a quick 15-minute recipe that can be prepped ahead and great to take along to a picnic, barbecue, potluck or as an easy weeknight dinner. This no-mayo pasta salad is deliciously creamy and packed full of fresh veggies.
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Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a fresh, simple dip that can be thrown together in under 15 minutes!
Vegan Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Elote, or Mexican Street Corn is the perfect, quick and simple dish to serve at any fiesta this Cinco de Mayo!
Strawberry Mango Salsa
Strawberry Mango Salsa is a fresh, sweet and spicy salsa recipe.
Grilled Peach and Blueberry Pasta Salad
Grilled summer peaches and blueberries in a pasta salad? Yes, please!
Fresh Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
This Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad is a fresh and light side dish perfect for BBQs and potlucks.
Grilled Corn, Poblano and Potato Salad
Grilled Corn, Poblano and Potato Salad with dairy-free basil dressing! A must-make for summer BBQs and potlucks.
Vegan Spinach Dip
You cannot even tell this vegan spinach dip is totally dairy-free! This creamy, flavorful dip is bound to be a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Classic Vegan Potato Salad
A vegan Potato Salad just the way you remembered it. Perfectly soft red skin potatoes mixed with fresh vegetables and herbs and tossed in a creamy zesty dressing for the perfect summer potluck dish.
Dijon (Vegan) Pigs in a Blanket
These vegan pigs in a blanket bring the perfect balance of carbs, fat and protein.
Best Broccoli Salad
A fresh take on classic broccoli salad! With a light creamy dressing, dried cranberries & roasted almonds, it’s a picnic perfect broccoli salad!
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Spicy Vegan Crema Sauce
Great holiday or tailgating recipe or grilled corn on the cob topped with spicy vegan crema sauce made with coconut milk and chipotle adobo sauce.
Vegan Nachos
These vegan nachos are always a hit with their “meaty” topping of seasoned tvp, a rainbow of fresh veggies and served with your favourite dip!
Desserts
Peach Cobbler in a Jar
This Peach Cobbler in a Jar is an easy, sweet and delicious Southern classic! These individual cobblers are gluten free and Vegan.
Fabulous Vegan Fruit Pizza
Fabulous vegan fruit pizza starts with a soft-baked sugar cookie crust, then a lightly sweetened cream cheese filling, covered with sliced fresh fruit, and finished with a lemony drizzle.
Red, White & Blue Popsicles Recipe
These red, white, & blue popsicles are a great 4th of July dessert, made with healthy strawberries, blueberries, and dairy-free coconut milk.
Vegan Vanilla Berry Cupcakes
The Best Vegan Vanilla Berry Cupcakes topped with vanilla buttercream frosting & delicious fresh blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
Chia Seed Pudding with Summer Berries
This chia seed pudding is as refreshing and wholesome as it is delicious. Try it for a sweet breakfast or light dessert!
Paleo Granola Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Paleo Granola Yogurt Parfait with grain-free or nut-free choices! With fruit compote, dairy-free yogurt and crunchy granola.
Healthy Vegan Blueberry Tart Recipe
Healthy Blueberry Tart Recipe that’s vegan, easy to make and out of this world DELISH! Creamy dairy free filling, fresh blueberries and a gluten-free crust.
Icebox Cake Recipe for 4th Of July
A classic American dessert, icebox cake is light and refreshing with fresh blueberries, strawberries and chilly whipped cream. Here’s how to make it vegan!
Watermelon Blueberry Sparklers
All you need is for these fun, festive fruit sparklers is watermelon, blueberries, a few wooden skewers, a star-shaped cookie cutter, and a knife.
4th of July Fruit Salad
This 4th of July fruit salad with watermelon, honeydew, cherries, and blueberries is not only patriotic but also easy to make, healthy, and so delicious!
No-Bake Vegan S’mores Pie
Easy no-bake Vegan S’mores Pie made with a gluten-free graham cracker crust, a rich dairy-free chocolate pudding, & allergy-free homemade marshmallow fluff!
Easy Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple
This Easy Vegan Grilled Brown Sugar Pineapple is the perfect addition to your summer cookout lineup! Fresh pineapple marinated in a brown sugar mixture and grilled to perfection!
