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    30 Favorite Vegan July 4th Recipes

    Published: June 18, 2022 | 1:09 pm, Modified: May 22, 2023 by Connie Edwards McGaughy This post may contain affiliate links.

    30 Favorite Vegan July 4th Recipes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A star-spangled collection of delicious vegan recipes for summer celebrations and America's birthday!

    A collage of vegan July 4th summer dishes including watermelon cucumber salad, festive 4 bean salad, fresh strawberries and vegan meatballs.

    I just love it when the weather gets warm and the days are long. It's time for outdoor living, family reunions, beach picnics, pool parties, potlucks and enjoying delicious plant based summer recipes! The 4th of July is the perfect day to celebrate with good company & great food. Whether you're hosting a few friends or attending a gathering, here are my 30+ favorite vegan July 4th recipes for delish summertime dishes that will make any event a blast!

    Just like the United States, this recipe roundup represents different cultures, countries and regions from around the world. You'll find fabulous vegan foods inspired by cuisines from Mexico, Spain, Greece, Italy, Germany, the Middle East, Peru, and Puerto Rico, as well as several homegrown American recipes, like cornbread and apple pie.

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    • ⭐️ APPETIZERS
    • Garden Fresh Gazpacho
    • Congressional Bean Soup
    • Easy Cheesy Pepper Poppers
    • Nachos
    • Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup
    • Homemade Soft Pretzels
    • Dairy-free Tzatziki Sauce
    • Heavenly Homemade Hummus
    • Veggie Rainbow Wraps
    • Watermelon Pico de Gallo
    • ⭐️ MAIN DISHES
    • Meatless Meatballs
    • Mac & Cheese
    • Potato Enchilada Casserole
    • Potato Tacos with Cabbage
    • Easy Vegan Mexican Rice
    • Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Cheese
    • 20-Minute Chili
    • Texas Tamale Pie
    • Easy Cornbread
    • Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • Perfect Homemade Pizza
    • ⭐️ SALADS
    • Easy Lemon Artichoke Orzo Salad
    • Old Fashioned Vegan Potato Salad
    • Easy Vegan Eggless Salad
    • Watermelon Cucumber Salad
    • Fabulous 4 Bean Fiesta Salad
    • Mom's Macaroni Salad
    • Southwestern Quinoa Salad
    • ⭐️ DESSERTS
    • Best Strawberry Shortcake
    • World's Best Lemon Meringue Pie
    • Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
    • Piña Colada Cupcakes
    • Perfectly Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Mom's Apple Pie
    • Very Berry Crumble
    • Easy Chocolate Dream Pie
    • Wishing you a safe & happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
    • Food Safety
    A bowl filled with watermelon pico de gallo, homemade hummus, and vegan meatballs with marinara.

    ⭐️ APPETIZERS

    Garden Fresh Gazpacho

    A mason jar filled with garden fresh gazpacho garnished with chopped peppers, cucumber, red onion and a sprig of cilantro.

    Garden Fresh Gazpacho!  This healthy & refreshing chilled soup is loaded with fresh veggies right from the garden! Ripe red tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, celery, and a splash of citrus make this vibrant 100% vegan garden fresh gazpacho so flavorful! Gluten-free. Oil-free option.

    See the recipe🥕

    Congressional Bean Soup

    A bowl of the best vegan Congressional bean soup topped with sliced scallions and croutons.

    Vegan Congressional Bean Soup  A hearty and delicious bean soup inspired by the famous House Bean Soup and Senate Bean Soup served at the U.S. Capitol since the 1800's. Perfect for a July 4th celebration!

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Cheesy Pepper Poppers

    A plate arranged with vegan mini bell pepper poppers and sprigs of cilantro.

    Vegan Pepper Poppers  Get the party started with these roasted mini sweet bell peppers loaded with plant-based cheeses, spices, herbs & topped with toasty crisp breadcrumbs.

    See the recipe🥕

    Nachos

    A plate of nachos with vegan cheese sauce.

    Nachos with Vegan Cheese Sauce  The creamiest, dreamiest, tastiest cheese sauce made with healthy plant-based ingredients like cashews, carrots, potatoes and fresh lemon. Gluten-free and oil-free. Very vegan & very good!

    See the recipe🥕

    Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

    Vegan chilled cucumber avocado soup in a bowl garnished with diced tomato, jalapeno and fresh herbs.

    Vegan Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup A refreshing, creamy cold soup made with a fusion of ripe avocado, cucumber, tart lemon, dill & non-dairy yogurt. This easy and delicious vegan recipe is a summertime favorite. GF and no added oil.

    See the recipe🥕

    Homemade Soft Pretzels

    Vegan homemade soft pretzels with mustard and salt on a cutting board.

    Vegan Homemade Soft Pretzels Soft & chewy with a crisp, salty golden glazed crust. Enjoy them hot out of the oven with your favorite mustard or vegan cheese sauce.

    See the recipe🥕

    Dairy-free Tzatziki Sauce

    A dish a mason jar filled with vegan tzatziki sauce surrounded by a olives and triangles of pita bread.

    Best Vegan Tzatziki Sauce We’ve transformed a classic Greek yogurt sauce into an easy & delicious vegan recipe made without yogurt, created instead with a creamy and refreshing fusion of cashews, cucumber, dill & tart lemon. Dairy free, GF & no added oil.

    See the recipe🥕

    Heavenly Homemade Hummus

    A bowl filled with homemade hummus, surrounded by flatbread wedges.

    Heavenly Homemade Hummus It’s hard to be humble about this heavenly homemade hummus recipe. Creamy smooth, so delicious, super nutritious, and easy to prepare.

    See the recipe🥕

    Veggie Rainbow Wraps

    Spinach tortillas wrapped around rainbow veggies and vegan herbed cream cheese.

    Vegan Veggie Rainbow Wraps Festive, fresh, bright, crispy veggies rolled up in soft spinach tortillas with vegan herbed cream cheese. Celebrate everyday!

    See the recipe🥕

    Watermelon Pico de Gallo

    A glass bowl filled with fresh watermelon mango pico de gallo.

    Fresh & Easy Watermelon Pico de Gallo  This spicy, sweet and refreshing combo of fresh watermelon, cucumber, lime and mango will brighten up any summer patio party, potluck, or picnic. Oil-free & gluten-free.

    See the recipe🥕

    ⭐️ MAIN DISHES

    Meatless Meatballs

    Vegan meatballs on a platter with a bowl of marinara sauce.

    Best Vegan Meatless Meatballs We’ve raised the bar with this classic staple. This recipe is easy to prepare, loaded with fantastic flavor, marvelous texture and packed with protein. Get ready for the best vegan meatless meatballs ever!

    See the recipe🥕

    Mac & Cheese

    A mini cast iron dutch oven with baked vegan mac and cheese with broccoli.

    Easy Vegan Mac & Cheese Comfort food made even better with your favorite pasta covered in a delicious and nutritious creamy homemade plant-based cheddar cheese sauce.

    See the recipe🥕

    Potato Enchilada Casserole

    A baking dish filled with a vegan potato enchilada casserole topped with non-dairy cheese and cilantro.

    Vegan Potato Enchilada Casserole This zesty festive dish is like a party on your plate! Add a side of beans, rice & salad and you’ll have the whole enchilada! Fun to prepare & gluten-free.

    See the recipe🥕

    Potato Tacos with Cabbage

    Vegan potato tacos with cabbage arranged on a plate and in a baking dish.

    Vegan Potato Tacos with Cabbage  Crispy corn tortilla taco shells filled with lightly seasoned mashed potatoes and savory sautéed cabbage generously topped with rich and creamy vegan cheese.

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Vegan Mexican Rice

    A enameled cast iron pot filled with vegan Mexican rice.

    Easy Vegan Mexican Rice A delicious plant-based dish made with rice, veggies, peppers & zesty bright flavor! GF and oil-free option.

    See the recipe🥕

    Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Cheese

    A baking dish filled with vegan stuffed shells with spinach and cheese

    Vegan Stuffed Shells with Spinach and Cheese Jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy vegan cheeses and spinach baked in a rich marinara sauce and topped with toasty breadcrumbs & vegan parmesan. Perfect to feed a crowd.

    See the recipe🥕

    20-Minute Chili

    A cast iron bowl filled with vegan chili, sitting on a back and white gingham print plate with a slice of vegan cornbread.

    Easy 20-Minute Vegan Chili A budget-friendly hearty, delicious & nutritious one-pot vegan recipe that will be ready to eat in under 30 minutes! This is the perfect easy meal for a camp-out or outdoor event. Oil-free option. GF

    See the recipe🥕

    Texas Tamale Pie

    A slice of vegan tamale pie on a plate and in a cast iron skillet.

    Vegan Texas Tamale Pie A simply delicious and satisfying Southwestern Tex-Mex inspired recipe filled with zesty flavor and a colorful combo of beans, peppers, tomatoes, and sweet corn, topped with fluffy homemade cornbread.

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Cornbread

    A checkered print plate with squares of vegan cornbread and butter.

    Easy Vegan Cornbread  A lightly sweet and fluffy classic quick bread made with all plant-based ingredients. Moist and delicious with whole corn kernels & maple syrup.

    See the recipe🥕

    Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Vegan stuffed bell peppers on a baking sheet.

    Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers Bright & colorful roasted peppers filled with veggies, brown rice and plant-based protein in a savory rich tomato-based sauce. It’s a meal in itself!

    See the recipe🥕

    Perfect Homemade Pizza

    Four varieties of homemade vegan pizzas.

    Great Homemade Vegan Pizza Here’s everything you need to know to prepare your own perfect pizza dough from scratch using only 3 basic ingredients & water, plus bonus recipes for making the best homemade pizzas!

    See the recipe🥕

    ⭐️ SALADS

    Easy Lemon Artichoke Orzo Salad

    A bowl with vegan lemon artichoke orzo salad.

    Easy Lemon Artichoke Orzo Salad A delicious & healthy vegan pasta salad full of bright flavors & textures with artichoke hearts, chickpeas, olives, sun-dried tomatoes & plant-based feta tossed in a tart & citrusy lemon basil dressing.

    See the recipe🥕

    Old Fashioned Vegan Potato Salad

    A bowl of old fashioned vegan potato salad with celery, red onion, sweet pickles, and vegan egg salad.

    Old Fashioned Vegan Potato Salad  We updated a beloved family recipe with a vegan twist and it’s even tastier than the original! Just like Grandma’s, only better! It's not a 4th of July party without potato salad!

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Vegan Eggless Salad

    A plate filled with vegan eggless egg salad.

    Easy Vegan Eggless Salad An easy & delicious plant-based version of a classic favorite dish made even better since it’s 100% vegan. A light and satisfying combo of tofu, crispy celery, pickles & fresh dill tossed in the tastiest dressing.

    See the recipe🥕

    Watermelon Cucumber Salad

    A glass bowl filled with a watermelon cucumber salad with citrus dressing.

    Watermelon Cucumber Salad This easy & delicious vegan salad is abundant with bright fresh flavors, color and healthy nutrition. Refreshing sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, red onion, luscious avocado, fresh herbs and a zesty, oil-free lime citrus dressing. It’s simply delish!

    See the recipe🥕

    Fabulous 4 Bean Fiesta Salad

    A colorful and festive four bean fiesta salad in a bowl.

    Fabulous 4 Bean Fiesta Salad  A festive, flavorful and colorful combo of delicious beans, peppers, red onion, corn and cilantro in a light & zesty citrus dressing. Perfect for potlucks, patio parties, picnics & outdoor entertaining! GF. Oil-free option.

    See the recipe🥕

    Mom's Macaroni Salad

    A bowl of vegan macaroni salad.

    Mom’s Vegan Macaroni Salad Old fashioned style with a vegan twist. Just like Mom’s or Grandma’s but even better because it’s 100% plant-based! So good, you’ll go back for seconds, or thirds. Maybe fourths.

    See the recipe🥕

    Southwestern Quinoa Salad

    Two bowls filled with vegan Southwestern quinoa salad.

    Southwestern Quinoa Salad  Super food. Super good. This vibrant colorful salad is full of bright, fantastic flavor, protein & fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients. You’ll love this easy and healthy vegan recipe. Oil-free option & gluten-free.

    See the recipe🥕

    ⭐️ DESSERTS

    Best Strawberry Shortcake

    Vegan strawberry shortcake topped with coconut whipped cream arranged on a gingham patterned plate.

    Best Vegan Strawberry Shortcake  A classic, favorite dessert made 100% vegan with fresh, sweet organic strawberries sandwiched between scrumptious homemade shortcake biscuits and non-dairy whipped cream. So very berry good! GF option.

    See the recipe🥕

    World's Best Lemon Meringue Pie

    A beautiful vegan lemon meringue pie in a pie plate.

    Welcome to the world’s best vegan lemon meringue pie.  This pie is perfection. The silkiest smooth lemon filling with just the right balance of tart and sweet, topped with mounds of luscious vegan meringue in a golden buttery flaky crust. Scrumptious!

    See the recipe🥕

    Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

    A ramekin with vegan apple crisp on a plate with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.

    Vegan Old Fashioned Apple Crisp A simply sweet & scrumptious vegan version of a classic apple dessert made even tastier with a splash of orange juice, a sprinkle of tart cranberries and a crispy caramelized oat topping.

    See the recipe🥕

    Piña Colada Cupcakes

    Vegan piña colada cupcakes arranged on a plate.

    Vegan Pina Colada Cupcakes Soft and fluffy pineapple coconut cupcakes topped with a luscious coconut buttercream frosting. It's like experiencing the sweet taste of an island paradise with each bite!

    See the recipe🥕

    Perfectly Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chewy vegan chocolate chips cookies on a gingham checkered plate.

    Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies  Here’s your perfect, easy vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe. Soft & chewy with a crispy, buttery, caramelized edge and melt-in-your-mouth chocolatey goodness.

    See the recipe🥕

    Mom's Apple Pie

    A vegan apple pie on a cutting board next to fresh apples and a rolling pin.

    Mom’s Easy Vegan Apple Pie  A simply delicious homemade apple pie made with fresh apples, cinnamon, pure maple syrup, vegan butter and a splash of lemon juice. What's more American than apple pie? Happy 4th of July!

    See the recipe🥕

    Very Berry Crumble

    A dish of vegan berry crumble topped with coconut whipped cream placed on a checkered plate.

    Vegan Berry Crumble  A simply scrumptious old fashioned baked dessert made with juicy berries and a buttery toasted sweet crumble topping.

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Chocolate Dream Pie

    A vegan chocolate cream pie garnished with coconut whipped cream and fresh berries.

    Easy Vegan Chocolate Dream Pie  Wow your guests with this vegan version of chocolate cream pie. They'll never know it took only a few minutes to prepare!

    See the recipe🥕

    Wishing you a safe & happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

    Did you try any of these delicious vegan recipes? Please rate them ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on the recipe pages. Sharing your experience helps others decide if they want to give them a try too. Thanks a bunch!🥕

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