Vegan Memorial Day Recipes for your holiday weekend barbecue and celebrating the beginning of Summer. A collection of delicious recipes that include main dishes, veggie burgers, sides, desserts, and more!
Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. It’s also an opportunity to come together with loved ones and enjoy delicious food.
Considered the unofficial start of summer, for many, it’s also a long weekend and I’m going to help you host a killer Memorial Day bbq. I’ve put together some of my favorite vegan recipes that will tickle the taste buds and satisfy your non-vegan and vegan guests. Guaranteed!
Appetizers
I don’t do any gatherings without appetizers. In fact, I’d be happy with a table of nothing simple finger foods. Here’s a list of our favorite appetizers
The Best Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
This vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe is easy, quick, and delicious. Blended cashews and nutritional yeast are the base for this creamy dip that is laced with spinach, artichoke hearts, and savory spices.
The Best Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms (Easy & Healthy)
The BEST vegan stuffed mushrooms! They’re easy to make, fat-free, and super tasty. Tender mushrooms packed with savory veggie filling, these stuffed mushrooms are a definite crowd-pleaser.
Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes with Raisins
Avocado-stuffed tomatoes with raisins are a delicious and healthy summer side dish. Made with juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh avocado, raisins, and fresh herbs this recipe is so easy and perfect as a salad, side dish, or appetizer. Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!
Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips (Baked, Oil-free)
Healthy homemade tortilla chips baked to crunchy perfection and completely oil-free! Just 1 ingredient and 15 minutes are all you need.
The Best and Easiest Vegan Queso Recipe
The best and easiest vegan queso recipe ever! It’s creamy, cheesy, indulgent, and tastes so much like the real thing! Made with cashews, nutritional yeast, diced tomatoes, and green chilies, no one will ever guess it’s vegan, dairy-free, and healthy.
Vegan Cream Cheese and Sausage Dip (3 Ingredients)
Cream cheese and sausage dip has been around for decades. But this vegan version is sure to make meat lovers smile and be the hit of the party. It’s so simple to make and requires just 3 ingredients. Oil-free, dairy-free, and absolutely delicious!
The Best Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cheesy, creamy, and packed with spicy flavor, this is the best vegan buffalo chicken dip. The perfect crowd-pleaser, no one will guess it’s meatless and dairy-free.
Veggie Burgers and Main Dishes
A good meatless burger recipe does exist and is right at home on your backyard grill. Check out these plant-based patties that will satisfy the staunchest meat eater.
Easy Vegan BBQ Seitan Ribs
Easy Vegan BBQ Seitan Ribs are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Slathered in a homemade barbecue sauce, these ribs are sticky, succulent, meaty, and guaranteed to satisfy your vegan BBQ desires.
Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs
Vegan Carrot Dogs taste just like the real thing and are the perfect plant-based alternative to regular hot dogs! Low-fat, easy, great for the grill, and delicious!
Sweet Potato Lentil Burgers
Vegan sweet potato lentil burgers make a satisfying, good-for-ya change of pace. They have a flexible flavor profile and are make-ahead and freezer-friendly.
Barbecue Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers (Vegan)
Barbecue Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers are flavorful, healthy, and so easy to make! Great on a bun or eaten alone with avocado slices. Oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
Vegan Chicken Burger
Seasoned with poultry flavors like oregano, thyme, sage, and rosemary, and then baked to crispy, golden perfection. This vegan chicken burger is packed with flavor, completely wholesome and it’s veggie and omnivore approved!
The Easiest Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Looking for a quick and delicious plant-based burger you can throw together? These quick and easy vegan black bean burgers are simple, delicious, and healthy.
White Bean Artichoke Burgers
Easy to make and super tasty White Bean Artichoke Burgers with loads of texture and delicious hints of lemon & rosemary. Cook them in a skillet, in the oven, or on the grill.
Vegan Portobello Steaks with Garlic Basil Aioli
Vegan Portobello Mushroom Steaks with Garlic Basil Aioli are so easy and the perfect recipe for turning into meaty portobello burgers. Made with just 6 ingredients and ready in as little as 20 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is sure to be a favorite.
Side Dishes
A delicious side dish is a must for any national holiday gathering. And, these delicious recipes do not disappoint!
Refreshing Watermelon Gazpacho
This watermelon gazpacho recipe is perfect for hot summer days. A delicious blend of fruit and veggies, this cold summer soup is easy to make, healthy, and has the perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Crispy Homemade Baked French Fries (Oil-free)
Learn how to make perfectly baked french fries every time that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and completely oil-free. Simple, delicious, and healthy! Can we just all go ahead and agree that french fries are the best? Honestly, I could care less who agrees with me. I think they’re awesome and
Vegan Baked Mac And Cheese
This Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is so creamy, cheesy, and easy to make. Topped with a crunchy panko breadcrumb topping and baked to golden brown perfection, this recipe is a guaranteed family favorite!
The Best Vegan Baked Beans Recipe
This classic dish is the perfect addition to your summer cookout. These vegan baked beans are sweet, tangy, smoky, and ready in 30 minutes.
Tomato Cucumber Salad (No Oil)
This simple Tomato Cucumber Salad recipe is bright, light, fresh, and delicious. It’s an easy summer salad made with English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, crunchy red onion, and covered in a sweet and tangy oil-free dressing.
Easy Grilled Corn On The Cob (The Best!)
Grilled Corn On The Cob is a great summer side dish! It’s so easy to make and is ready in 10 minutes. Slather it with my vegan Cashew Mayo and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for amazing flavor.
Refreshing Watermelon Salad with Tofu Feta and Cucumber
If you love fruit salad then you will absolutely adore this watermelon salad with cucumber, red onion, and vegan feta! The best of summer produce in one bowl.
The Best Vegan Macaroni Salad
The BEST Vegan Macaroni Salad is so easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s loaded with crunchy veggies, and a rich and creamy dressing, and is sure to please any crowd. The best cold pasta salad for summer picnics, cookouts, and gatherings.
The Best Classic Vegan Potato Salad (Oil-Free)
This classic vegan potato salad recipe is healthy and so easy to make! Made with creamy cashew mayo, it’s a must for any potluck or gathering. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and oil-free!
Healthy Vegan French-Style Potato Salad
Healthy French potato salad is a simple recipe made with red potatoes, fresh herbs, and a creamy oil-free Dijon vinaigrette dressing. The perfect plant-based side dish, light lunch, or afternoon snack.
Easy Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe
This vegan Mexican street corn salad recipe is healthy, easy to make, and a perfect summer side dish for potlucks and picnics! Smoky, creamy, and just 30 minutes required.
Healthy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad (Vegan)
Healthy broccoli cauliflower salad that’s creamy and crunchy! Filled with red onion, apples, and carrots, and covered in a tangy-sweet cashew mayo dressing. Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!
Corn Salsa
Dip into a fresh bowl of corn salsa or serve it on the side or on top of your favorite Mexican foods or salads. Grilled Corn on the cob and diced fresh veggies tossed together in a melody of yum!
Dessert
The best part of any outdoor gathering, especially on a hot summer day, is dessert. These dairy-free delights will make your vegan friends so happy and leave your non-vegan guests in absolute amazement.
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas (Vegan, Gluten-free)
Chocolate-covered frozen bananas are a summer staple and a delicious no-bake healthy treat the whole family will love. Easy to make, vegan, and gluten-free, they’re the perfect summer dessert.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Easy Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Made with non-dairy chocolate chips, and natural peanut butter, and resting in a delicious nut crust. Rich, dark, creamy, smooth, and absolutely delicious. 8 simple ingredients and no baking.
Best Vegan Blueberry Crisp (Easy, Gluten-Free)
This Vegan Blueberry Crisp can be made with frozen or fresh berries and covered in a chewy, crunchy oat topping. Easy to make, gluten-free, and delicious.
Salad dressing and sauces
These oil-free dressings are perfect for your greens, veggie burgers, sandwiches, or anything else you want covered. You don’t have to spend money on vegan mayonnaise or other toppings that are loaded with oil and unhealthy ingredients.
The Easiest Vegan Ranch Dressing (Oil-Free)
This is the easiest vegan ranch dressing recipe. It’s creamy, full of flavor, and completely oil-free! Perfect for salads, vegetables, and sandwiches. Dairy-free, oil-free, and gluten-free.
Vegan Thousand Island Salad Dressing (Oil-Free)
This Vegan Thousand Island Dressing recipe is so easy to make, tangy, sweet, and full of flavor like the original classic. One bowl and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy vegan dressing. Oil-free, gluten-free, and nut-free!
Cashew Mayo (Creamy, Rich, & Tangy)
A much healthier alternative to regular mayo. This cashew mayo is creamy, rich, tangy, delicious and easy to make.
Oil Free Salad Dressing
This balsamic Oil free Salad Dressing is so easy to make and ready in less than 2 minutes! It’s tangy with a hint of sweetness and absolutely delicious. Whole foods plant-based, nut-free, oil-free, and gluten-free.
Vegan Sriracha Mayo
Amazing Vegan Sriracha Mayo recipe that’s made with a blend of tofu & cashews. It’s creamy, rich, tangy, SPICY, and delicious.
Vegan Tofu Mayonnaise Recipe (Oil-Free)
Easy Vegan Tofu Mayonnaise is easy to make, gluten-free, and much healthier than regular mayo. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and wraps! Just 2 minutes and 5 ingredients are required.
This Memorial Day, embrace the spirit of compassion and celebrate with delicious vegan recipes that is sure to impress your guests. From grilled portobello mushroom burgers to colorful quinoa salad and mouthwatering vegan BBQ ribs, you can see there are plenty of options that will help you create a memorable feast.
Remember, being vegan doesn’t mean compromising on flavor or creativity. So fire up the grill, gather your loved ones, and let’s enjoy a cruelty-free and delicious Memorial Day celebration!
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