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    30 Favorite Vegan July 4th Recipes

    Published: June 18, 2022 | 1:09 pm, Modified: Nov 20, 2022 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 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.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐️ Appetizers
    • ⭐️ Main Dishes
    • ⭐️ Salads
    • ⭐️ Desserts
    • Wishing you a safe & happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
    • Food Safety
    Blue bowls with vegan 4th of July foods including vegan meatballs, watermelon salad and hummus with chips.

    ⭐️ Appetizers

    Garden Fresh Gazpacho

    A jam jar filled with chilled gazpacho soup sprinkled with diced cucumber, red onion and bell peppers and a spring 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.

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    Vegan Congressional Bean Soup

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

    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!

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    Easy Cheesy Vegan Pepper Poppers

    A white plate with black bands 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.

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    Nachos with Vegan Cheese Sauce

    A plate of vegan nachos and lime slices.

    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!

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    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.

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    Best Vegan Homemade Soft Pretzels

    Homemade vegan soft pretzels sprinkled with coarse salt and dipped in mustard.

    Best 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.

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    Best Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

    A jam jar and a decorative dish filled with homemade vegan tzatziki sauce alongside wedges of pita bread and a few olives.

    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.

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    Heavenly Homemade Hummus

    A blue bowl filled with creamy homemade hummus, surrounded by pita chips.

    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.

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    Vegan Veggie Rainbow Wraps

    Spinach tortillas wrapped around strips of celery, bell pepper, spinach and purple and tied with jute cord. A purple cabbage leaf filled with  avocado basil dressing.

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

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    Fresh & Easy Watermelon Pico de Gallo

    A glass bowl filled with watermelon, mango and cucumber pico de gallo arranged next to a bowl of chips and fresh fruit.

    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.

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    ⭐️ Main Dishes

    Best Vegan Meatless Meatballs

    A blue and white striped bowl filled with marinara sauce surrounded by vegan meatballs.

    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!

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    Easy Vegan 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.

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    Vegan Potato Enchilada Casserole

    A blue rectangular baking dish filled with a vegan potato enchilada casserole topped with vegan cheese and a sprig of 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.

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    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.

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    Easy Vegan Mexican Rice

    A red cast iron pot and small white ceramic bowl 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.

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    Vegan 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.

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    Easy Vegan Chili

    A small black cast iron pot with homemade vegan chili and a black and white checkered plate with a slice of vegan cornbread with non-dairy butter.

    Easy 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

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    Easy Vegan Cornbread

    A grey and white gingham ceramic plate with three slices of vegan cornbread and butter and an orange slice.

    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.

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    Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

    A baking pan with red, orange and yellow vegan stuffed bell peppers.

    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!

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    Great Homemade Vegan Pizza Dough

    Four variations of vegan pizzas on a wood cutting board.

    Great Homemade Vegan Pizza Dough 🌱 Here’s everything you need to know to prepare your own perfect pizza dough from scratch using only 3 basic ingredients & water – plus a bonus recipe for making the best all-vegan Margherita pizza with homemade marinara sauce!

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    ⭐️ Salads

    Easy Lemon Artichoke Orzo Salad

    A white dish filled 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.

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    Old Fashioned Vegan Potato Salad

    A white bowl filled with vegan old fashioned potato 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!

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    Easy Vegan Eggless Salad

    Two dishes filled with vegan eggless salad and cucumber slices.

    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.

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    Watermelon Cucumber Salad

    A glass bowl with chunks of watermelon, cucumber, avocado and slices of red onion on a bed of lettuce.

    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!

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    Fabulous 4 Bean Fiesta Salad

    A white bowl with colorful 4 bean salad made with peppers, corn, red onion, and cilantro.

    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.

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    Mom's Vegan Macaroni Salad

    A black and white dish with vegan macaroni salad made with black and green olives, celery, onion and vegan mayo dressing.

    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. Ok . . . fourths.

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    Southwestern Quinoa Salad

    A green bowl filled with a Southwestern quinoa salad displayed on a wood cutting board next to a basket lemon and limes and a lantern.

    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.

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    ⭐️ Desserts

    Best Vegan Strawberry Shortcake

    A grey and white gingham print plate with strawberry shortcake and whipped topping.

    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.

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    World's Best Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie

    A beautiful vegan lemon meringue pie in a white pie plate displayed next to a bowl of lemons.

    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!

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    Vegan 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!

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    Vegan Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

    A white ramekin with vegan apple crisp set atop a grey and white checkered plate with a scoop of vegan ice cream. There are red apples in the background.

    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.

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    Easy Vegan Berry Crumble

    A white ramekin with fresh baked boysenberry cobbler topped with vegan whipped cream. Berry vines are in the background.

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

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    Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

    A black and white plate with vegan chocolate chip cookies.

    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.

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    Mom's Easy Vegan Apple Pie

    A slice of homemade vegan apple pie place on a white and black striped plate, next to the full pie and fresh red and green apples.

    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!

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    Easy Vegan Chocolate Dream Pie

    A white pie plate with vegan chocolate dream pie decorated with vegan whipped topping, fresh berries and a sprig of mint.

    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!

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

    Pinterest pin with images of vegan meatballs, fresh strawberries, watermelon cucumber salad, and a 4 bean salad.

    Food Safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    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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