Sure, the fireworks and beach time are great—but everyone knows food is the best part of the 4th of July. Whether you're potluck-ing, picnicking or hosting a family barbecue this Independence Day, here are 30 of our favorite recipes to help you celebrate.
Vegetarian 4th of July Recipes
If you're looking for a perfect pasta dish for your 4th of July festivities, look no further! Our pasta with cilantro jalapeno pesto with fresh corn and tomatoes is exactly that. It's a terrific pasta dish bursting with garden-fresh flavor! In addition, it's ready to enjoy in less than half an hour.
Fennel and cabbage slaw is a purpley picture-perfect dish. It's simple to put together and has a creamy, tangy taste. This slaw recipe combines carrots, red cabbage, and green onion with a few other pantry-staple ingredients. It's easy and in-season.
Skewers are always a fun item for summer festivities. We love them because they're simple, stuffed with vegetables, and can be made with nearly any source of protein. These specific barbecued honey tofu skewers will please even those who claim to dislike tofu. These skewers are bright, bold, and with a sweet, tangy flavor. Not only is this recipe terrific, but it's also ready and on the table in approximately thirty minutes. It's perfect for 4th of July!
Need a refreshing salad? Look no further. This watermelon salad with sriracha vinaigrette is a juicy, lush dish. It combines small, succulent watermelon cubes with feta and crunchy peanuts. It’s light and flavorful.
We've taken tangy tomatoes and strung them on skewers with crisp bell peppers, zucchini, and halloumi cheese. These kebabs are ravishing. They have a satisfying flavor and addictive texture.
A meatless burger is a staple for 4th of July celebrations, and our cabernet portobello burgers are savory, satisfying, and ultra tasty! They're sure to be a hit for even the most mushroom-opposed guests. These portobello burgers swirl with delicious flavors and have a great meaty texture.
Our miso-marinated grilled summer squash is a gourmet but simple Japanese-inspired dish. It's made with garden-fresh vegetables and pantry-staple ingredients. Our miso-marinated grilled summer squash is a terrific vegetarian 4th of July dish! It's packed with diverse flavors and has a wonderful meaty texture.
These seitan kebabs are excellent for summer grilling season. They're vegan and marinated with a savory sauce. Packed with flavor, nutrition, and a beautiful texture, these kebabs are sure to be a hit at your 4th of July celebration.
Our vegan watermelon salad is tossed with tangy feta cheese and dazzles with a juicy sweet flavor. The salad has a bold tang with a side of smoky spice. It's a simple, gourmet salad bursting with juiciness.
Mexican corn on the cob is bound to be the favorite for your 4th of July parties. Made with feta cheese, chili salt, and a balance of zesty lime, it looks impressive and tastes incredible.
Traditionally, potato salad is enjoyed chilled, but our vegan potato salad is so delicious, it can be best enjoyed warm or cold. It has a wonderful texture, combining crunch with creamy. No summer barbecue is complete without a good potato salad, and this one is definitely a winner!
These brown sugar barbecued baked beans are enticing, aromatic, and super tasty. They're worth the effort of preparing and cooking once you take a bite. These brown sugar barbecued baked beans are tangy, sweet, and ultra-delicious.
Our simple vegan summer orzo salad bursts with tangy grape tomatoes, sweet corn, and fresh basil. It has a gourmet-type flavor but is on the table in less than thirty minutes! Simple and quick.
Macaroni is always terrific. It's tender and compliments nearly anything perfectly. Our no mayo vegan macaroni salad uses tofu for feta and has many garden-fresh vegetables. It's flavourful and texture perfect. This vegan macaroni salad is dairy-free, light and hearty.
Every 4th of July event needs an excellent meat-like burger that is meat-free. Yes, you read that right! Our meat-free vegan lentil mushroom burgers are divine. They are savory, juicy, and super healthy!
Every 4th of July event needs a good "hot dog," and our carrot dogs are precisely that! Combining the iconic hot dog with healthy vegetables, we've created a terrific hot dog recipe that you can feel good about serving!
There isn't anything better than a chilly, creamy pasta salad on a hot summer's day. Our creamy vegan pasta salad is appealing and uses a secret, protein-packed ingredient. Not only is our pasta salad delightful but it's also ready in only 15 minutes! Perfect for a potluck, barbeque, and all other 4th of July events.
No 4th of July event is complete without a satisfying bun, and don't worry, we have it covered. Our crispy vegetable buns with tofu are impressive. They're pan-fried, crispy deliciousness and can be served alongside your favorite dipping sauce.
Our vegan green curry veggie kabobs are perfect for all your summer grilling, especially the 4th of July! These kabobs resemble a rainbow and will look beautiful on your spread. Our vegan green curry veggie kabobs are made with a satisfying and tasty green coconut curry. They're easy to prepare and sure to satisfy even your pickiest guest.
This lunchbox-friendly Mexican cauliflower rice salad is spectacular. It's simple to make, prepared with real, healthy ingredients, and packed with nutrition. It's as colorful as it is delicious!
Our stuffed vegan Mexican sweet potatoes are a savory combination of salty and smokey. They're stuffed with onion, crisp bell pepper, sweet corn, and more. They're worth the effort of waiting for them to bake. They smell fantastic and are always a hit at parties. They're perfect for 4th of July events because they taste great, they're simple prep, and while they're baking, you can prepare the remainder of your feast!
This summer, taco salad is terrific. It's bright, colorful, and packed with garden-fresh vegetables. Our summer taco salad is simple to put together and is great for 4th of July events. It is filling and packed with a ton of nutrition. Set it out with your favorite tortilla chips for a splendid addition to your menu.
Our brown rice and apple salad is an energy-packed salad. It can easily be doubled or tripled, so it's perfect for your backyard events. This salad is a delightful combination of brown rice, red peppers, green onion, and tart Granny Smith apples.
Corn salad is always a delight. It's light and full of flavor. It is made with cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and a few other simple ingredients. Our corn salad is fantastic. It's sure to be one of your guest's favorite dishes.
No 4th of July event is complete without a fantastic casserole, and we have you covered with this one. Our herbed mushroom potato bake is a cozy dish. However, it's also impressive in its flavor and quite hearty. Our herbed mushroom potato bake is a great casserole.
These portobello steaks will delight even the fussiest non-vegetarians, and that's mainly because though they're vegetarian, they're also absolutely scrumptious. They're the perfect grilling item, and when made with our homemade mojo marinade, they really are out of this world tasty!
Our maple sriracha tempeh burgers are made with ultra-healthy ingredients. They have a spectacular taste, and even those who aren't fans of tempeh, which is a lot of people, will adore them. They're moist and juicy. In addition, they're grill friendly and have a sweet smokey taste. Guests at your 4th of July event won't even realize they're so healthy because they'll be lost in their savory flavor.
If you are looking for a satisfying plant-based dish, then look no further. Our cauliflower steaks got their name from the way they're cut, and though they aren't meaty, they are delicious and take on the mushroom gravy gloriously. They are delicious and flavor-packed.
Our honey balsamic roasted vegetable lentil salad is a fancy, gourmet, yet remarkably simple dish. It comes together with simple ingredients and garden-fresh vegetables and is loaded with nutrition. In addition, it’s tossed in a sweet, savory balsamic dressing giving the dish even more flavor!
Kabobs are always fun to serve at 4th of July events and festivities. They're finger-friendly, don't require special utensils, and are a simple way to create an awesome dish with plenty of vegetables. And our polenta veggie and halloumi kabobs are all that and more. They're satisfying, tasty, and healthy.
Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday says
Yes, because 4th of July celebration is not just about fireworks and merrymaking - it's about food as well. And I'm loving your recipe ideas here! I'm particularly excited about the grilled peach salad with goat cheese dressing.