54 Vegan BBQ Party Recipes for Summer

A well-known summertime cookout classic, corn on the cob is a must-try when it's in season. For this recipe, fresh corn on the cob is grilled, drizzled with buffalo sauce, and then topped with homemade vegan blue cheese sauce.

Another take on this classic summertime cookout staple: this vegan lemon pepper corn on the cob is smothered in herb & lemon pepper-infused vegan butter, then grilled to perfection.

A fun and delicious way to use colorful mini bell peppers is to stuff them with delicious vegan nacho cheese! This creamy, slightly spicy nacho cheese is made with cauliflower rice, raw cashews and salsa, and makes a generous amount to please a crowd.

This classic summertime dip is deliciously creamy, and can be made from unsoaked dried chickpeas using an Instant Pot! Okay, you'll need a few other traditional ingredients to finish it up, but you get the picture.

A deliciously rich dip or sandwich spread, muhammara is a traditional Middle Eastern appetizer made with roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and pomegranate molasses. Serve it with warm flatbread, veggies, or chips.

These vegan ricotta-stuffed tomatoes make a yummy and festive appetizer that can be served raw or baked. The mild tofu and cashew-based ricotta is accentuated by the bright and tangy flavors of ripe tomatoes.

This easy side salad is bursting with flavors of grated fresh carrots, shallots, coriander (a.k.a. cilantro), and a simple lime juice-based dressing. Top with some sesame seeds for added calcium.

This vegan poppy seed coleslaw is easy and quick to make from simple everyday ingredients. A perfect summer barbecue side dish that both vegans and omnivores would love.

This easy vegan chipotle coleslaw makes a great topping for sandwiches and tacos, or can be served as a delicious and spicy side for your favorite barbecue staples.

This refreshing watermelon and cucumber salad makes a perfect side dish for summer entertaining. It can be made sweet by following the recipe directions, or savory with the addition of crumbled vegan feta cheese, fresh greens, and balsamic vinegar.

The simple sweet and sour dressing takes the flavors of this roasted carrot salad to new heights. Roasted pine nuts complement the dish without overpowering the taste.

This delicious Asian slaw salad makes a fresh vegetable accompaniment of any Asian-style meals, vegan barbecues, etc. The brightly flavored peanut dressing can also be used as a dip for other foods.

Delicious and festive, this vegan Waldorf salad combines crispy apples, sweet grapes, and crunchy walnuts with a creamy cashew-apple cider vinegar dressing. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves for rustic presentation.

A summery twist on the classic panzanella salad, this fresh panzanella is made with nectarines, homemade croutons, and quick pickled red onions. Easy to prepare and a truly family-friendly salad!

This nutrient-rich vegan Caesar salad combines kale, a tahini-based vegan caesar dressing, protein-rich chickpeas, tofu and pepitas, capers and nutritional yeast, and is topped off with gluten-free croutons. A simple, crowd-pleasing recipe that can be prepared in 15 minutes.

This festive Italian vegan macaroni salad is mayo-free, loaded with crunchy veggies, and full of vibrant, fresh flavors. Includes gluten-free and oil-free options.

A yummy Southwestern take on the traditional pasta salad. Make it a day ahead to let the flavors blend, and wow your picnic or potluck guests with delicious Tex-Mex flavors.

This delicious and easy vegan pesto pasta salad is made with homemade kale cashew pesto and fresh veggies. It boasts having 4 green vegetables!

This this delicious yet simple vegan pasta can be served cold as a pasta salad, or hot as a dinner entree. The original version calls for using vegan Italian sausage by Field Roast, but you can keep things gluten-free by omitting the sausage and using gluten-free pasta.

This simple vegan potato salad with dill and pickles is as easy as it gets! Mix cooked potatoes with crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs, and dress them with a simple mayo-based dressing. Even the omnivore guests of your potluck or summer party won't be able to tell that this salad is vegan!

Make some room on your plate for this delicious Mediterranean grain salad made with farro - a true nutrition superstar loaded with plant protein, fiber, and nutrients. Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes add even more yum, while the champagne vinegar-based dressing takes the flavors to the next level.

This surprisingly quick tabbouleh comes together in about 15 minutes, and uses quinoa in place of the traditionally used bulgur wheat to add nutrition and keep things gluten-free. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors blend.

Any pasta salad made with orzo pasta is bound to be elegant yet fun. In this vegan orzo pasta salad, orzo is mixed with a variety of fresh or lightly cooked veggies, and tossed with a simple lemon-Dijon dressing.

These flavorful sweet potato fries are cooked on a grill, and call for only four ingredients. Serve them as a side to juicy plant-based burgers for a full summertime cookout experience.

Summer heat calls for lighter potato salads that are made without mayo. Enter this mayo-free vegan potato salad that can be served hot or cold. Spinach, chickpeas and finely chopped bell peppers add nutrition, while fresh rosemary and basil bring out fantastic flavors.

Another delightful grilled veggie side dish for your vegan cookout or potluck! Crunchy green beans are tossed in a simple mixture of oil, herbs and spices, then grilled over open fire until gorgeous charred marks appear.

These easy vegan fried green tomatoes are deliciously crispy on the outside, and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside. Serve them with my flavor-loaded vegan remoulade sauce for the complete experience.

These simple vegan Instant Pot black eyed peas make a tasty alternative to baked beans. Best of all, they are very easy to make - you don't even need to pre-soak the dried black eyed peas! Gluten free, soy free, low fat, high protein, high fiber.

Before we get to main courses, here's a sauce that no BBQ party can possibly go without: BBQ sauce! My homemade no-cook BBQ sauce is made with just a handful of ingredients, doesn't need to be cooked, and better yet, you can make it in just 30 seconds 🤩

This vegan BBQ tofu sandwich delivers the taste and feel of summer barbecue cookouts any time of the year. Inspired by McRib sandwich, it's made with barbecue sauce-smothered baked tofu, pickles, onions, plus optional avocado or vegan mayo.

Grilled tofu makes a delicious alternative to vegan burgers at a summer cookout party. This recipe takes the flavors to the next level with a zesty ginger glaze that creates nice caramelization during grilling. No outdoor grill - no problem! Use a stovetop grilling pan to make this recipe.

A delicious alternative to traditional summer BBQ flavors, these grilled Mediterranean tofu kebabs are seasoned with a flavorful combination of Mediterranean/Moroccan spices. Perfect with a fresh veggie salad, or in a pita with hummus.

This surprisingly realistic-looking vegan steak is perfectly tender, juicy, and flavorful. Made from seasoned seitan, it's perfect for grilling outdoors.

When I recently made these vegan ribs from Susan Voisin's blog, my husband couldn't stop raving about them! He wanted to eat them by themselves, put in sandwiches, cut them into snack-sized bites, you name it. These jackfruit-seitan ribs are way leaner than what your uncle cooks at family cookouts, but they're just as flavorful.

These vegan BBQ tempeh ribs are finger-lickin' good and easy to make. They can be cooked on the grill, in the oven, or even in the crockpot. Save leftovers to make fantastic sandwiches later!

This BBQ grilled seitan chicken has a very realistic, shredded chicken-like texture thanks to the flour washing method for making seitan. Fantastic when grilled on a charcoal grill. No grill available? Cook it on the stovetop in a grill pan or a regular skillet.

In the mood for grilled steak but don't want any vegan meat alternatives? Try this grilled mushroom steak instead. It's super flavorful, easy and quick to make, plus it can be grilled both indoor (on a grill pan) and outdoor.

Eat it with your favorite BBQ party sides, or make into a burger.

These sweet and spicy grilled eggplant rounds make another flavorful plant-based grillable main course option. They can be cooked on the grill, on stovetop, or under the broiler.

These flavor-packed grilled teriyaki cauliflower steaks are another great vegan grilling recipe option for your summer BBQ party recipe collection. Make them with store-bought or homemade teriyaki sauce (recipe included).

This flavorful and healthy vegan burger has a hearty texture perfect for cooking on the grill or pan-frying. Baste it with a bit of barbecue sauce to reach a divine, fresh of the grill flavor.

These delicious and healthy plant-based BBQ burgers are hearty, filling, and can be made on a grill or stovetop. The combination of chickpeas, walnuts and BBQ sauce packs a nice flavor punch.

Move over, mustard and relish! German-inspired homemade vegan Currywurst Ketchup sauce makes a fine stand-in for those classic hot dog condiments. Store-bought vegan hot dogs are an easy, quick, and surprisingly flavorful option for an all-vegan grill-out.

If you're not a fan of store-bought hot dogs, making your own is always an option. These veggie hot dogs are made with lentils, carrots, onions, and a combination of savory spices that give them that classic hot dog aroma and taste. Serve with your favorite condiments for a delicious experience.

Mushrooms make a flavorful stand-in for meat in these delicious grilled mushroom skewers. Crimini mushrooms are marinated in a ginger and garlic-spiked teriyaki sauce, then grilled to perfection until gorgeous grill marks appear.

A fun twist on the traditional satay recipes: eggplant cubes are marinated in a tahini-based sauce, then grilled to perfection and topped with more sauce before serving. The recipe includes instructions for cooking these both on the grill or stovetop.

The flavorful homemade plum BBQ sauce is the star of this veggie kabob recipe. Vegetables of your choice are grilled with a generous amount of the plum BBQ sauce until beautifully charred, then served with more sauce on the side.

The caramelized sweetness of grilled peaches is accentuated by a flavorful homemade vegan blackberry coconut cream. Sprinkle with crushed pistachios for a dramatic presentation.

You'll love this vegan strawberry rhubarb crisp so much that you'll be craving it year round!  Deliciously sweet and tangy filling is topped with scrumptious oat and almond meal-based crumble. Ready in an hour or less.

Trifle is a traditional summer party staple dessert that looks and tastes amazing. This simple lemon berry vegan trifle is a perfect example: it's made with eggless lemon custard, gluten-free vanilla pound cake, fresh berries, and finished with coconut whipped cream.

This vegan trifle combines scrumptious chocolate cake pieces, fresh berries, and fluffy coconut whipped cream for a summer dessert everyone will love.

A decadent vegan take on the fancy bacon ice cream trend: this vegan maple bacon ice cream is a perfect combination of sweet and salty. Bourbon adds a beautiful depth of flavor, and gives you an excuse not to give any of this ice cream to your kids 🙂

This refreshing vegan ice cream bursts with flavors of fresh mango and coconuts, making it a perfect treat on hot summer days. Bonus: it's surprisingly easy to make, and doesn't require churning!

These beautiful watermelon popsicles are delicious, refreshing, and easy to make in a blender from only 3 simple ingredients! A yummy treat perfect for for kids or adults at summer parties or any day.

A delicious treat to satisfy your chocolate cravings without weighing you down: this healthy chocolate dip is made with creamy avocados and coconut milk, and comes together in about 10 minutes. Dip your favorite fruit, or just eat by the spoonful - I won't tell 🙂