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19 Vegan 4th of July Recipes Everyone Can Enjoy

The 4th of July is often associated with BBQs filled with meaty burgers and mayo-covered side salads. But not anymore. These 19 vegan 4th of July recipes are so scrumptious and satisfying that even die-hard carnivores won’t miss a thing.

So make your next patriotic party a plant-based celebration with these easy and delicious vegan 4th of July recipes. Your tastebuds, wallet, and the planet will thank you. 

1. Black Bean Sweet Potato Veggie Burger

end of summer bucket list tomato hamburger
Angela Kerndl

Because what’s a 4th of July BBQ without burgers? This is a scrumptious meat-free burger.

2. Spicy Chickpea Burgers with Shoestring Sweet Potato Fries

easy Fall Recipes cheese lettuce
Charlotte Cohen

If black beans aren’t your thing, give this veggie burger a whirl. Swap mayo for vegan mayo and you’re good to go. 

3. Easy Homemade Pico

vegan BBQ recipes tomato pepper
Katherine Baker

This super easy DIY fresh salsa recipe is perfect for your appetizer spread.

4. Chunky Guac

vegan 4th of july recipes onion corn
Parisa Soraya

Every BBQ needs some guac. Find out how to make the best guacamole you’ve ever had with this winning recipe.

5. Beet Burgers

vegan 4th of july recipes
Alexis Clark

Made with beets, these burgers are red on the inside. Try this unique veggie burger recipe filled with beets and no meats.

6. Vegan Mac ‘N Cheese

vegan BBQ recipes cream pasta
Eileen Wang

Every party needs a noodle dish, and this rich and creamy mac ‘N cheese does the trick.

7. Simple Berry Salad

vegan 4th of july recipes mint salad
Hannah Lin

Hello, patriotic-colored fruit and fancy refreshing mint. Get ready to taste your new favorite fruit salad.

8. Easy and Delicious Tomato Cucumber Salad

vegan 4th of july recipes tomato vegetable
Lynden Orr

This cucumber tomato and basil salad is mighty fresh.

9. Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

vegan 4th of july recipes sweet fish
Jocelyn Hsu

Because every BBQ needs something potato. Make these yummy oven-baked sweet potato fries and be the talk of the town.

10. Mexican Corn Salad

vegan 4th of july recipes vegetable corn
Sarah Morrissey

No corny jokes here. Just a delicious protein-packed side salad filled with Mexican flavors. Tastes great with homemade chips, too.

11. BBQ Pulled Jackfruit

vegan BBQ recipes chicken
Abi Scott

Even meat-lovers will think this tangy sweet and spicy jackfruit faux-meat is pulled pork. Put it on some buns and get your sandwich on. 

12. Watermelon Mint Smoothie

coconut milk smoothie recipes watermelon juice
Kathleen Lee

So seasonally appropriate. Mint and watermelon make for one of the most refreshing drinks you’ll want to make all summer long.

13. Flag-Shaped Fruit Sticks

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Mira Nguyen

Totes adorbs. Strawberries, bananas, and blueberries come together for a flag fiesta of fruit.

14. Cucumber, Avocado & Tomato Salad

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Sydney Toth

A lovely refreshing salad. The avocado adds richness to fresh herbs, cucumbers, and tomatoes in this yummy side dish.

15. Chickpea Mushroom Burger

vegan 4th of july recipes butter chicken
Kristi Cook

These tasty mushroom-packed vegan burgers are an umami flavor bomb.

16. Red, White & Blue Soda

Fourth of July cocktail ice
Mira Nguyen

Up your party game with this red, white, and blue soda. So festive and fun!

17. Vegan Ice Cream

4th of July Vegan Dessert Recipes cream milk
Kristine Mahan

What’s the 4th of July without ice cream? Celebrate with this easy churn-free and dairy-free ice cream.

18. Vegan Fruit Tart 

vegan 4th of july recipes berry pie
 Natalie Van Burnt

If this dessert doesn’t scream 4th of July, I don’t know what does. Learn how to make this vegan berry-covered fruit tart with a cashew-base.

19. Vegan Whipped Cream

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Kristine Mahan

For the fruit salad (and to put on everything else). Make your own whipped cream with zero dairy and tons of flavor.

Whether you’re hosting a meat-free BBQ or simply looking to switch up the side dish you bring to a summer gathering, these easy vegan 4th of July recipes are so good everyone will be asking for seconds.

Katherine has been involved with Spoon since the early days of the NYU chapter. She continued to write for Spoon while earning her master's degree in human nutrition at Columbia University and authored the Spoon Guide to Healthier 2016. Katherine likes to avoid wearing real pants, hanging out with her rescue pup Millie, drinking iced coffee in all 4 seasons, and baking vegan treats (yes, Baker is her last name). Katherine is now a student at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and learns about how climate change impacts human health and nutrition (#school5ever). Hit her up on Insta (@katherinebaker4) and kbaked.com for more #relatablecontent.