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40+ Vegan BBQ Party Recipes for Summer

Today I’m sharing a collection of 40+ delicious vegan BBQ party recipes that are perfect for all of your summertime entertaining needs. Better yet, this collection includes vegan cookout recipes from every party food “group”, from appetizers and salads to grill-friendly foods and of course, dessert.

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NOTE: This post originally included 35 recipes, but I have since expanded it by adding even more recipes.

Ever found yourself in search of vegan summer recipes when invited to a summertime potluck or a BBQ party? Or planned an all-vegan cookout at your place and searched for vegan barbecue recipes with the goal of impressing both vegan and omnivore friends?

Ever since we moved to Whidbey Island five years ago, my family has been attending monthly vegan potlucks hosted in summer by our friend Jill at the beautiful Someday Vegan Bed and Breakfast.

You’d think that by now I’d have a list of go-to recipes to make whenever the potluck day comes around – yet I still find myself scratching my head about what to make almost every time 🙂

That’s why putting together this list of vegan summer recipes is going to be helpful not just for you, but for me too. These recipes are perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day parties and other summertime parties in between!

I love the fact that a lot of these recipes don’t require firing up the good ol’ oven or even the stove top. Who wants to do that anyway on a hot summer day?

If you make any of these recipes for an upcoming barbecue party or a potluck, please let me know! Come back here to leave a comment, or give me a shout-out on Instagram at @vegan_runner_eats.

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Just a note: some of the recipes below are from my blog, while others are not. Also, not all of the blogs that provided these recipes are fully vegan, but all of the below recipes are vegan.

Appetizers

Flavorful veggie-based finger foods and fun dips are always a great addition to summertime potlucks and cookouts. These delicious vegan summer appetizer recipes are here to impress both vegans and omnivores.

Veggie-based Salads

Salads make a popular summertime vegan party recipe staple. With so many recipes out there, I split them into two groups for this recipe collection:

Veggie-based salads (starchy components aren't the main ingredients); and starch-based salads (think pasta, potato, grain salads, etc.).

Below are the veggie-based vegan salads that make flavorful and refreshing vegan side dishes at vegan barbecue parties, or can be served on their own as a healthy plant-based snack at vegan picnics.

Pasta, Potato or Grain-based Salads

Vegan summertime salads are a perfect cookout-friendly vegan dish to introduce skeptical omnivores to flavorful vegan foods. Thankfully, a lot of pasta and grain salads are vegan by default.

These vegan grain, potato, and pasta salad recipes will please your guests with their healthy ingredients and bright flavors.

Side Dishes

A few grill or skillet-friendly plant-based side dishes make a welcome addition to any barbecue party, vegan or not. You can never go wrong with potatoes and beans, right? 🙂

Main Event

Grill-friendly foods are always the star of any barbecue party. From burgers and hot dogs to delicious barbecue tofu and fantastic veggie kabobs, plant-based barbecue recipes are hot right now 🙂

Desserts

Few things make a more refreshing summer treat than delicious vegan ice cream and fruit popsicles. These scrumptious vegan dessert recipes make a great finish to any memorable summertime party.

Prefer fruit to ice cream? Serve it alongside a delicious and healthy chocolate dip, and watch it go fast!

Whether your vegan barbecue party is happening on Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, or any day in between, these delicious vegan summer recipes will help you put together a summertime cookout that you and your guests will remember for the rest of the year!

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Alina Zavatsky - Vegan Runner Eats
Alina first made a switch to a vegan diet in 2013 to optimize her athletic performance as a marathon runner. Eventually she embraced veganism as a way to be kinder to fellow living beings and the environment. Alina hopes that this blog helps its readers on their path to becoming vegan and making this world a better place.

JustineCelina

Monday 8th of July 2019

Thank you so much for including my Vegan Kale Salad with Gluten Free Croutons in this delicious roundup, Alina!

Alina Zavatsky - Vegan Runner Eats

Monday 8th of July 2019

You're welcome Justine, your salad looks and sounds fabulous!

Adrienne

Friday 21st of June 2019

Thank you so much for including me in this amazing roundup!! I feel like I need to make EVERYTHING!!

Alina Zavatsky - Vegan Runner Eats

Friday 21st of June 2019

You're very welcome Adrienne, thank you for your recipe!

Deb Clark

Friday 21st of June 2019

My goodness there are so many delicious bites here! I’m starting with the mushroom kabobs and working my way thru the list!!

Alina Zavatsky - Vegan Runner Eats

Friday 21st of June 2019

Thanks Deb, your veggie kabobs look amazing too!