All the delicious recipes you need to make a fantastic plant-based feast to enjoy with friends and family on the 4th of July!
If you're not sure what to make for your 4th of July celebration, I've got you covered! I rounded up all of my favorite recipes that are perfect to enjoy on a hot summer day. From vegan appetizers and side dishes to vegan main courses, and dessert, this list has everything you need!
When I think of 4th of July recipes, I think of red, white, and blue snacks, watermelon-flavored everything, cold sides like pasta salad and coleslaw, and BBQ! You too? Perfect! Let's get to the delicious recipes!
Vegan 4th of July Recipes
All the delicious recipes you need to make a fantastic feast to enjoy with friends and family on the 4th of July!
Watermelon salsa is the best vegan summer snack, it’s light, fresh, fruity, and absolutely delicious! You’ll love the sweet and tangy flavors in this refreshing twist on classic salsa! Enjoy it with cinnamon chips, on tacos, or in dessert nachos!
This is the best vegan spinach artichoke dip you’ll ever taste and it’s loved by vegans and non-vegans alike! It’s loaded with spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, and the creamiest sauce! This gluten-free and vegan artichoke dip is so easy to make and it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
You only need 6 simple ingredients and a slow cooker to make these finger-licking mini jackfruit burgers! This easy to make, crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner at home or to bring to a vegan barbecue!
These vegan lentil sloppy joes have the most delicious tangy sauce and meaty lentil filling! This easy to make and freezer-friendly meal is perfect for Meatless Monday and it’s ready in 30 minutes!
Vegan broccoli salad is super creamy, crunchy, and delicious! It’s loaded with crisp broccoli florets, sweet grapes, red onions, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and tangy dried cherries that are tossed in cashew cream sauce. Complete your summer cookouts or party with this easy to make gluten-free and vegan side dish!
Vegan taco pasta salad features red peppers, sweet corn, protein-packed black beans, cilantro, and noodles tossed in a creamy taco-inspired sauce! Complete your summer bbq or potluck spread with this delicious oil-free side dish!
This delicious vegan slaw is super tangy and packed with fresh flavors like ginger, lime, and cilantro! It’s the perfect side dish or topping for burgers, tacos, or wraps!
This is the only vegan macaroni and cheese recipe you’ll ever need because it’s the real deal! It’s super creamy, extra cheesy, kid-friendly, non-vegan approved, and it’s ready in only 25 minutes!
This tomato salad is loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, spicy arugula, and creamy avocado tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It’s the most flavorful side dish!
Southwest quinoa salad is loaded with beans, sweet potatoes, corn, quinoa, and a spicy kick! This simple recipe is perfect for meal prepping easy vegan lunches or to bring to a summer BBQ or potluck.
Lemon tahini courgette salad is a delicious and easy to make vegan side dish that’s ready in 20 minutes! This raw salad features crisp slices of courgette, sweet cherry tomatoes, tender artichoke hearts, and protein-packed chickpeas tossed in a light lemon tahini dressing!
This fresh watermelon popsicle recipe has no added sugar and it only requires 2 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep work to make! It’s the best low-calorie frozen treat to enjoy on a hot summer day!
This tropical vegan parfait is filled with vibrant layers of creamy coconut yogurt, sweet mango chunks, tart acai chia seed pudding, and a tangy kiwi topping! It's the perfect summery dessert!
This fresh watermelon cocktail will be your go-to summer drink! It’s perfect for sipping by the pool or serving a big pitcher for a summer party!
Expert Tips
- Prep as much as you can in advance (like the skewers, macaroni, BBQ jackfruit, and broccoli salad) so you don't have to be in the kitchen that long on the 4th of July.
- Other main course options that would be great for the 4th of July are veggie burgers, carrot dogs, vegan hot dogs or sausages.
- If you're in the mood for homemade veggie burgers, I often use my lentil meatloaf recipe and form it into patties that you can bake or saute. The recipe makes delicious burgers!
- Some easy store-bought dessert recipes that I like to make for the 4th of July are cookie ice cream sandwiches, s'mores, fresh strawberries with coconut whip, and popsicles. Quick and easy and everyone loves them!
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