Kick off the unofficial start of summer with this round-up of Vegan Memorial Day Recipes! Whether you’re looking to grill some juicy veggie burgers or pass around a pasta salad, this curated list of recipes has everything you need to make your holiday weekend even better.
I know summer is still technically a month away, but Memorial Day weekend just feels like an unofficial start, y’know? It’s one of the best weekends of the year to get outside, do some grilling, and spend some time on the beach with my family.
To make the weekend even better, I’ve put together this list of 30+ Vegan Recipes for Memorial Day. There are so many amazing recipes to choose from, whether you need easy snacks, the Best Veggie Burgers for grilling, or a festive vegan American Flag Cake for dessert!
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Snacks and Appetizers
Asparagus Puff Pastry with Pesto
Asparagus Puff Pastry made with homemade pesto is a bright, veggie packed appetizer that doubles as a delightful brunch option as well!
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Vegan 7 Layer Dip
This easy Vegan 7 Layer Dip has irresistible layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and more in every bite. It’s always a hit at potlucks and parties!
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Vegan Crab Cakes
Made with hearts of palm and chickpeas, these flaky Vegan Crab Cakes take minutes to cook in a skillet, air fryer, or oven. Top them with lemon aioli for an explosion of flavor!
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Mexican Street Corn Dip (Dairy Free)
This Mexican Street Corn Dip will be the talk of the party! Made with charred corn, a spicy and cheesy sauce, and a ton of flavor-packed toppings, it’ll easily become your new favorite summer snack.
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Beet Hummus
This Beet Hummus brings a pop of color and a burst of flavor to your snacking board! It’s an easy and creamy dip made by blending roasted beets with classic hummus ingredients.
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Vegan Jalapeno Poppers
These easy Vegan Jalapeno Poppers are a perfect game day snack! They’re creamy, cheesy, and spicy, and served with a sweet raspberry dipping sauce. Easy to bake or air fry.
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The Best and Easiest Hummus Recipe
Learn how to make hummus the easy way with this 7-ingredient hummus recipe! It’s ultra-creamy and ready to enjoy with pita and vegetables in about 5 minutes.
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Easy Salsa Recipe
When you need a quick dip or a topping for your nachos, make this 7-ingredient Easy Salsa Recipe. It’s made entirely in a blender and is ready in just 5 minutes, making it the easiest tomato salsa you’ll ever make! Makes 4 cups.
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Main Dishes
Grilled Tofu
This Grilled Tofu recipe marinates thick slabs of tofu in a delicious marinade before they’re charred to perfection on the grill. It’s an easy way to cook tofu and one of the best plant proteins for grilling season!
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Sticky BBQ Tempeh Ribs
Sticky tempeh ribs are baked in the oven or cooked on the grill for an easy backyard bbq recipe! Do one simple thing to make these vegan ribs taste incredible.
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Vegan Kebabs
Meat-free Vegan Kebabs made from marinated soy curls and tender veggies. Grill them up for a flavorful summer meal or make them in the oven instead!
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Vegan Steak
Tender, juicy, and protein-packed Vegan Steak is made from seitan, lentils, and classic seasonings. Marinated in soy sauce, tomato paste, and maple syrup, the smoky flavors are perfect for summer barbecue season.
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Vegan Fish Tacos
These Vegan Fish Tacos are incredible! Made with crispy beer battered vegan fried fish, creamy and tangy sauce, and colorful, crisp toppings, they’re the ultimate vegan tacos you can serve on Taco Tuesday.
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Vegan Kofta
These vegan kofta kebabs are grilled to perfection and served with creamy vegan tzatziki. Made from a bold blend of vegan ground meat, spices, and herbs, they’re a hearty protein to serve in flatbread wraps or Middle Eastern-inspired salads.
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Veggie Burgers
Best Veggie Burger
This really is the best veggie burger I’ve ever had and the taste is so much better than store-bought! Hearty and delicious thanks to a meaty mix of black beans, vegetables and whole grains. Budget friendly, too!
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger
Smoky with a little bit of sweet, this sweet potato black bean burger recipe is easy to throw together with minimal ingredients.
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Chickpea Burger
This Chickpea Burger is so delicious and easy to make, no one will miss the meat! You can have these burgers ready in less than 30 minutes, making them a perfect weeknight meal.
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Kidney Beet Burgers
These gorgeous Kidney Beet Burgers are so easy to make and jam-packed with flavor! A budget-friendly mix of canned beans, shredded beets, oats, and seasonings makes each bite tender and meaty.
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Salads and Side Dishes
The Best Vegan Macaroni Salad
Hands down the best Vegan Macaroni Salad, made with all the classic ingredients and tossed in a simple creamy sauce. This picnic-perfect dish is sure to be a hit at every potluck!
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Watermelon Arugula Salad
A simple yet delicious summer salad with juicy watermelon, peppery arugula, buttery avocado, red onions and a drizzle of quality balsamic vinegar.
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Best Vegan Potato Salad
This is the best dang vegan potato salad, period. It’s ultra creamy with a flavorful mayo-mustard-sweet pickle dressing, “eggy” tofu and fresh dill! No one would ever guess it’s 100% vegan.
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Vegan Pasta Salad
This Vegan Pasta Salad is perfect for summer potlucks. Pasta and fresh vegetables are tossed in a briny vinaigrette to create an incredible side dish you will make again and again!
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Salad Rolls
These are the best salad rolls and they’re so easy to make at home! The addition of mango and avocado is simply incredible. Dip them in my easy to make peanut sauce for endless amazing flavors!
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White Bean Salad
This simple White Bean Salad is the ultimate summer salad! It’s quick and easy to make but doesn’t skimp on flavor thanks to a mix of refreshing Mediterranean vegetables, fresh herbs, creamy cannellini beans, and lemon vinaigrette.
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Vegan Broccoli Salad
This is the most delicious Vegan Broccoli Salad and it makes a perfect side dish for potlucks! With a creamy homemade dressing, the salad can be prepped in less than 30 minutes.
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Watermelon Salad with Mint and Feta
This easy watermelon salad is so refreshing on a summer day. Cubed watermelon is tossed with a simple lime-agave vinaigrette, fresh mint leaves and feta. The perfect potluck dish for eating under the warm sun!
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Desserts
1 Bowl Vegan Flag Cake
This Vegan Flag Cake features a fluffy vegan vanilla sheet cake and is topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit, of course! This cake is so fun and is the perfect patriotic dish for the Fourth of July.
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Easy Vegan Peach Cobbler
This is the best and easiest Vegan Peach Cobbler! Perfect when peaches are in season, you will want to make this over and over again.
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Easy Blackberry Cobbler
This Easy Blackberry Cobbler requires zero baking skills, so if you’re not a natural baker, fear not! It’s filled with juicy blackberries and topped with a sugary, buttery cobbler crust. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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The Best Vegan Ice Cream
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Vegan Fruit Tart
This eye-catching Vegan Fruit Tart features rows of glistening glazed fruit layered over a decadent custard in a homemade sweet tart crust. A fancy dessert for any occasion!
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Easy Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
Easy Vegan Strawberry Shortcake with homemade biscuits, lightly sweetened strawberries and fluffy coconut whip in less than an hour.
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Vegan Smores Cookie Bars
Vegan Smores Cookie Bars feature a golden cookie crust, plenty of chocolate chips and a marshmallow topping that gets toasty in the oven! A crowd pleasing warm weather dessert.
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Vegan Strawberry Pie
Vegan Strawberry Pie is the perfect summertime dessert, made with plenty of fresh strawberries and a sweet homemade sauce with no Jell-O! Only 6 ingredients and easy to make.
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