This 4th of July, celebrate Independence Day with a lineup of crowd-pleasing dishes! These Vegan 4th Of July Recipes are easy to make and taste even better!

With the 4th of July right around the corner, I plan on hosting my family for an epic vegan BBQ! So celebrate your freedom with the 4th of July recipes your guests will love. My family, for instance, has their favorites, so let's help you come up with the BEST vegan 4th of July recipes to please your family and guests.
First, consider vegan 4th of July appetizer recipes your guests will love!
Appetizers
My family, for instance, loves my vegan zucchini fries. This oil-free, crispy vegan zucchini fries recipe is guilt-free and delicious. Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, these vegan zucchini fries will melt in your mouth.
Vegan Zucchini Fries
Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip
Another vegan 4th of July recipe my kids' love, Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip, combines my vegan ranch, shredded sauteed jackfruit, and my favorite buffalo sauce. This spicy dip is perfect with veggies or homemade pita chips.
Cowboy Caviar
If you are looking for a great, fresh and healthy vegan dip for the 4th of July, try Cowboy Caviar. Cowboy caviar recipe is a dip, relish, salad, salad topping, side dish, taco topper, and excellent on potatoes, tofu scramble, or any dish you love. Oil-free, gluten-free, and delicious, make cowboy caviar for your next BBQ or picnic.
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
And my personal favorite is Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips. Fruit salsa is fresh, fruity, and fabulous. Dip with cinnamon tortilla chips, top your favorite vegan tacos, or use as a topper on your favorite vegan ice cream. The possibilities are endless.
Once your guests are impressed with your appetizer selection, let's wow them with vegan salads. When I have guests, I like to prepare a few different salads, great for a summertime BBQ.
Salad Recipes
Healthy Greek Pasta Salad is full of Meditteranean flavors and vegetables in a tangy oil-free hummus dressing. Add tofu feta cheese for an added level of fabulous! Again, I have my favorites, and Healthy Greek Pasta Salad is mine!
Healthy Greek Pasta Salad
Cajun Pasta Salad
Another top pick with my family is my Cajun Pasta Salad. Cajun pasta salad is slightly spicy with little smokey undertones. Loaded with veggies and a creamy oil-free dressing, your guests will love this pasta salad with a kick.
Vegan Potato Salad
And you can't have a BBQ without Vegan Potato Salad; it's just not acceptable at our house. Vegan classic potato salad is the perfect picnic or side dish. Don't skip your favorite foods; make them vegan and healthy, and enjoy! Or, try Italian potato salad for a different twist on potato salad.
Bean Salad
Whenever I have a BBQ, I make my favorite oil-free Bean Salad loaded with veggies, protein, and a tangy oil-free dressing.
Main Dishes
After appetizers and salads, the main dish is the star of the 4th of July! So, let's wow them with vegan BBQ dishes that will sparkle like fireworks.
Vegan Coney Dogs
My kids love Vegan Coney Dogs. So, on the 4th of July, I always make my famous Vegan Coney Chili Sauce for veggies dogs. If you prefer a carrot dog instead, add the sauce to the top and any other fun add-ons.
Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
If hot dogs aren't your thing, I love Grilled Vegetable Kabobs. Marinated in a tasty dressing, these vegetable kabobs are a crowd-pleaser.
Tempeh Kabobs
Similarly, tempeh kabobs are vibrant and tasty. Again, choose it sweet and sassy or BBQ! Tempeh kabobs are marinated and threaded with pineapple and red onion, with two marinade recipes to choose from.
Beet Burger
And everyone loves a great burger! One of my family's favorite burgers is a Beet Burger. It is simple to make, grills well, and doesn't fall apart when you eat it. No worries if you don't have a grill; it cooks in a pan just as well.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burger
Portobello mushrooms, however, are an even easier grilling option for the 4th of July. Portobello mushrooms are a healthy meat substitute for the perfect grilled portobello mushroom burger, filled with your favorite burger toppings; all tucked inside the cap. Cook dinner in under 10 minutes!
Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Sandwiches
However, if you are craving BBQ, you will love this pulled pork sweet potato sandwich recipe. Not only is it easy to make, but your sweet potato sandwiches will disappear from your dinner table in minutes.
Mexican Street Corn
Even though I always make many different foods for the 4th of July, I always have to make Mexican Street Corn Everyone loves dressing their grilled corn with the dishes of vegan goodies like a corn salad bar at my house. So anyone who has had the pleasure of eating my Mexican Street Corn never leaves my home without the recipe.
Dessert Recipes
Simple Vegan Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Although I'm not a dessert fan, I often make a nice palate-pleasing light-to-end dinner with Vegan Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. Or, I ask my guests to bring dessert! Strawberries, though simple and sweet, are perfect after a healthy vegan meal.
Vegan Fruit Dip
If you love to dip and fruit, this vegan fruit dip is refreshing and just the right dessert for the 4th of July.
Hopefully, this post finds you happy and healthy! Happy 4th of July from my family to yours. Enjoy your 4th of July with family, friends and a healthy vegan meal.
Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂
Aneta Wlodyka
Hi Kathy! I love your receipes, thank you!
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Aneta, thank you so much. I'm so glad you are enjoying the recipes. I appreciate your feedback.
Rita Carnovale
Hi Kathy
Is it possible to get a hard copy of your recipe book.
A reply would be great.
Look your vegan recipes
Rita
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Rita, YES! We have contacted the publisher and ordered a copy to see the quality and cost before offering to everyone. Thank you for being patient. I appreciate your patience 🙂