The fourth of July is always difficult for vegans because it’s all about BBQs and grilling meat. That’s why I put together this list of vegan fourth of July recipes so you can actually enjoy your fourth of July cookout! From appetizers to drinks, these vegan recipes will be a hit with all of your guests!
Vegan Fourth of July Appetizers
Appetizers are always a hit at any party because everyone is already hungry! That’s why it’s important to have delicious choices for your guests to choose from! These vegan fourth of July recipes will be devoured in minutes – that’s how good they are!
How To Make A Fourth of July Fruit Salad
This Fourth of July fruit salad is a healthy, festive, and refreshing option for your Fourth of July parties and barbecues.
How To Make Patriotic Watermelon Feta Salad
This patriotic watermelon feta salad is a delicious appetizer or side dish for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July made with watermelon, feta, and blueberries.
How To Make An American Flag Fruit Charcuterie Board
This American flag fruit charcuterie board is the easiest and most festive patriotic food idea! A stunning red, white, and blue spread ready in minutes.
Easy Herby White Bean Dip: A Healthy Snack Idea | Kitchen Ready Betty
Make entertaining easy with this easy herby white bean dip. A fresh, healthy appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Cucumber Tomato Salad (w/ Easy Dressing) + Video
Cucumber Tomato Salad is the best of summers harvest. Crisp cucumbers and luscious tomatoes tossed in a bright and creamy lemon poppy seed dressing.
Pico De Gallo With Watermelon Recipe – Kitchen and Other Stories
Pico De Gallo with watermelon, cucumber, serrano chillies, fresh coriander and lime juice. A refreshing version of classic salsa.
How to Make a Hummus Platter
Build the ultimate hummus platter with creamy hummus, fresh veggies, olives, warm pita, and bold toppings like za’atar and olive oil.
Vegan Fourth of July Beverages
I always grab beverages at the store for my parties, but having homemade drinks is much better, in my opinion! I still get some at the store for those who want them, but I always try to make 1 or 2 drinks on my own! These fourth of July beverages will have guests choosing homemade over store bought.
How To Make Strawberry Lemonade
This strawberry lemonade recipe is a deliciously refreshing vegan and gluten free summer drink made with four simple ingredients.
Iced Green Tea Lemonade Recipe (4 Ingredients)
Cool off with this refreshing iced green tea lemonade recipe, naturally sweetened and topped with raspberries and mint. Light, crisp, and made for sunny days! 🍋✨
Summer Blueberry Lemonade Recipe (10 Minutes + Naturally Sweetened)
This fresh homemade blueberry lemonade recipe is the perfect summer or spring drink! Naturally sweetened, bursting with blueberry and lemon flavor, ready in 10 minutes with just 4 simple ingredients!
Vegan Fourth of July Main Dishes
Main dishes are the hardest part of the fourth of July. There are usually always some kind of sides that vegans can eat, but the main dishes are always meat. So, here are a few delicious main dishes that are 100% vegan for your party.
How To Make A Corn and Pinto Brown Rice Bowl
This hearty and wholesome brown rice bowl is packed with plant-based goodness! Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a quick dinner.
How To Make A Kale Salad With Apples
This kale salad with apples is an easy salad with a lemon miso vinaigrette. It’s an easy lunch, dinner, or side dish that is ready in 10 minutes.
Vegan and Gluten Free Mexican Lettuce Cups
These flavorful Vegan & Gluten-Free Mexican Lettuce Cups make the perfect healthy weeknight meal!
Vegan Tofu Burgers – Vegan in the Freezer
My vegan tofu burgers stack a mile high, featuring thick, savory patties that make for one big mouth bite!
Vegan Fried Chicken
Try this savory homestyle fried vegan chicken. Soul food at its best derived from plant based products. Enjoy vegan soul food.
CRISPY Fried Tofu Recipe (Pan Fried, Easy and Delicious!)
This fried tofu recipe is the absolute best. Each tofu nugget is delicious with a delicate crisp. It uses simple ingredients and is super easy too!
Vegan Seven Layer Dip Recipe
Easy vegan 7 layer dip with refried beans, chorizo, queso, guac & pico. The ultimate dairy-free Mexican party dip for game day!
Seitan Fried Chicken (Vegan KFC, but Better!)
The most ridiculously tender and moist on the inside, crispy on the outside vegan fried chicken ever! Adaptable for plant based buffalo wings.
Grilled Cabbage Steaks – Strength and Sunshine
These melt-in-your-mouth Grilled Cabbage Steaks are the best way to serve the veggie! 10 minutes, healthy, keto, vegan, gluten-free, & paleo!
BEST One Pot Zucchini Mushroom Pasta {Creamy Vegan Recipe}
You’re gonna make this vegan one pot zucchini mushroom pasta every day. Delicious browned zucchini & hearty mushrooms in a creamy coconut milk sauce..
Quick Vegan Drumsticks
Savor the taste of vegan drumsticks, a plant-based banger with jackfruit and chickpeas, wrapped in rice paper for a crispy skin.
Crispy Vegan Taquitos (Air-Fryer or Baked) – Becoming You With Julie
Crispy vegan taquitos filled with seasoned beans and a simple avocado salsa recipe, then baked or air-fried until golden.
Soybean Burger Recipe (Homemade Soy Burgers)
Delicious soybean burger recipe made with whole soybeans & simple ingredients. Firm, high-protein homemade soy burgers perfect for meal prep.
Grilled Tofu with Citrus Marinade
A simply delicious recipe for tofu skewers marinated in a savory citrusy orange & maple marinade and grilled to your liking. Perfect for outdoor cooking!rnrn
Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad with Peanut Sauce Recipe
This Thai chickpea salad with peanut dressing recipe is a simple, fresh, and tasty lunch. A great hearty plant-based meal in 10 minutes!
Crispy Tofu Cutlet Sandwiches with Kohlrabi Pickle Slaw | sweet miscellany
These crisp tofu cutlet sandwiches with kohlrabi pickle slaw are ready in just 40 minutes with minimal hands-on time! (vegan)
Vegan Shredded BBQ Tofu with South Carolina Style Mustard Sauce – Vegetarian South
Vegan shredded BBQ tofu is inspired by South Carolina–style mustard barbecue, this recipe swaps traditional pulled pork for shredded tofu.
Portobello Mushroom Steaks – Vegan in the Freezer
Hearty portobello mushroom caps are soaked in a deeply savory marinade before being grilled to perfection. These vegan steaks are juicy, tender, and entirely
Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich • Happy Kitchen
This juicy vegan jackfruit sandwich will satisfy your cravings for BBQ pulled pork and comfort food in one go. Easy and delicious sandwich full of nutrients
Vegan Sausage
Tender, flavorful, and protein-packed, these vegan sausages are easy to make and perfect for all your sausage needs.
Vegan Fourth of July Side Dishes
Now, onto the sides! This list has all the good sides – like mac and cheese and coleslaw! While, yes, salad is a side, how many salads can vegan really eat? Let’s get to the good stuff!
How To Make The Best Coleslaw Recipe
This vegan and gluten free coleslaw recipe is delicious and so easy to make. It’s the perfect recipe for holiday, parties, or everyday sides.
How To Make Tofu Mac and Cheese
This vegan tofu mac and cheese is a delicious comfort meal. Made with tofu, soy milk, and nutritional yeast, this vegan pasta is ready in under 30 minutes.
Dill “Pickle” Potato Salad – BetterFoodGuru
This dill “pickle” potato salad is so different and so delicious, you will love it. It is mayo free, allergy friendly and vegan
Vegan Southern Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Eggless)
Super easy Vegan Southern Potato Salad, just like the classic! Traditional Southern-style mustard potato salad that’s eggless, gluten-free, & allergy-free!
Classic American Macaroni Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
The best Classic American Macaroni Salad now with a gluten-free, vegan, & allergy-free recipe! Summer isn’t complete without this traditional side dish!
Crispy Homemade Potato Chips | Peak to Plate
Once you make your own potato chips, you’ll never go back to the store-bought ones! These chips are so light, crispy, and flavorful. They make a great side dish for sandwiches or a delicious snack!
Grilled Veggie Skewers with Potatoes
Get ready for outdoor entertaining with these colorful and delicious grilled veggie skewers. This easy recipe includes potatoes and all your favorite vegetables cooked perfection on your barbecue.
Vegan Fourth of July Desserts
Desserts are my favorite part of any meal. When I first became vegan, desserts were what I missed most! I always ate a lot of veggies and fruits, so transitioning meals wasn’t too difficult. I became vegan back when there were only a handful of vegan options, like egg replacer, and it was hard to figure out exactly how to make it work in recipes. So, without further ado, here are some delicious fourth of July desserts!
How To Make Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Popsicles
These red, white, and blue patriotic popsicles are a refreshing snack or dessert for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. They are vegan and gluten free.
How To Make The Best Frozen Yogurt Cups (V/GF)
These vegan and gluten free frozen yogurt cups are a deliciously refreshing vegan and gluten free snack. Use them for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack.
Red, white & blue strawberry coconut yogurt – vegan 4th of July
Whole-food plant-based coconut yogurt with spirulina and strawberries. A red, white & blue treat for the 4th of July, with anatural colors!
Strawberry Candied Fruit Skewers (Strawberry Tanghulu)- A Fresh Sweet Treat – Mommy Valentine
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s equal parts beautiful, fun, and delicious, Strawberry Candied Fruit Skewers, also known as Strawberry Tanghulu, are the
Vegan Banana Cream Pie – Vegan in the Freezer
Sunny banana slices float atop a thick vegan vanilla custard, layered between a buttery cookie crust and clouds of sweet whipped cream. This vegan banana
No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Pie (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
This 5 ingredient No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Pie is so easy to make, gluten-free, and allergy-free! Authentic zesty, sweet, cool, creamy flavors!
4th of July Fruit Kabobs
These red white and blue fruit kabobs made with fresh fruit and mini marshmallows are a fun 4th of July snack for kids or adults!
Best Ever Sugar Free Blueberry Pie Recipe (Slab Pie) – Intentionally Eat
Mouthwatering and irresistible sugar free blueberry pie recipe. A flaky and “buttery” pie crust paired with the juiciest blueberry pie filling makes the most delicious vegan dessert the everyone will love. Top it with a scoop of creamy vegan vanilla ice cream and enjoy a healthier alternative to a classic blueberry pie.
Lavender Peach and Cherry Cobbler (vegan) | sweet miscellany
In this cakey cobbler, a simple lavender-scented batter is poured over juicy summer peaches and cherries then baked until golden. (vegan)
$25,000 Vegan Apple Pie
Classic vegan apple pie with a flaky crust, perfect filling, and no compromise on taste. Based on an award-winning pie that my family adores.
Red, White & Blue Patriotic Fruit Pizza – Gluten Free – Fit Mama Real Food
Red, white and blue patriotic fruit pizza that is naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and gluten-free! A healthier dessert everyone will love!
