The 4th of July is right around the corner! To help you celebrate, we’ve compiled our favorite plant-based recipes for enjoying at BBQs, picnics, around the campfire, and beyond! Get ready for delicious dips, flavor-packed salads, grill-able veggies, plant-based burgers and sausages, festive desserts, refreshing drinks, and more. We hope you have a lovely holiday filled with great food, friends!
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Easy, homemade ketchup made in 1 pot with simple ingredients! Naturally sweetened, tangy, and bright with tomato flavor! Perfect for burgers, fries, and beyond!
Smoky charred serrano peppers blend with white beans, garlic, and savory sautéed shallots for an oh-so creamy, flavorful, and versatile dip. Just 8 ingredients and 30 minutes required!
Vibrant roasted salsa verde with tomatillos, jalapeños, and plenty of lime. A simple oven roasting technique creates smoky depth of flavor. Just 7 ingredients and 30 minutes required!
Fresh watermelon and cucumber salad with red onion, mint leaves, and jalapeño! A refreshing plant-based side for summer and beyond! Just 10 ingredients and 20 minutes required.
Fresh, flavorful, grain-free tabbouleh salad made with 6 ingredients, 10 minutes, and 1 bowl! The perfect salad or side dish for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern entrées.
Creamy, vegan potato salad made with tender potatoes, crispy vegetables, and a zesty, garlic-herb cashew sauce! Undetectably dairy-free and so delicious! A hearty, versatile, plant-based side dish.
A simple take on potato salad with fresh herbs, onion, and a light mustard vinaigrette. The perfect plant-based side for cookouts, sandwiches, and more!
Crunchy jicama slaw with carrots, cabbage, and red onion tossed in a zesty lime-balsamic vinaigrette! Fresh, flavor-packed, and incredibly versatile (great for tacos, bowls, salads, and more!). Just 9 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required!
30-minute vegan pasta salad loaded with colorful veg and tossed in a dairy-free, undetectably tofu-based dressing. Perfect for summer shindigs, cookouts, and picnics.
A vegan take on classic coleslaw salad made with 10 simple ingredients! Easy, crunchy, fresh, tangy, and the perfect side for BBQs, sandwiches, and more!
An EASY, plant-based take on classic broccoli salad with coconut bacon, sunflower seeds, and a simple cashew dressing! Just 10 simple ingredients and 20 minutes required!
Colorful, 30-minute veggie skewers grilled to perfection and served with a chimichurri-inspired sauce! The perfect plant-based side or main for summertime BBQs.
The ultimate vegan burger that’s gluten-free, soy-free, and magically bean-free! Just 10 ingredients required for this umami-packed, MEGA satisfying burger!
Easy, grillable veggie burgers with just 10 ingredients (give or take a spice)! Flavorful, hearty, and perfect for summertime grilling. Hearty enough to please meat-eaters and vegans alike!
Balsamic Portobello Burgers with Caramelized Onions & Garlic Aioli
These 10-ingredient portobello burgers are the best mushroom burgers we’ve ever had! It’s the balsamic-herb marinade and homemade garlic aioli that sets them apart. Sure to please plant-based and meat eaters alike!
Perfect vegan fruit cobbler packed with ripe, juicy summer fruit and topped with flaky gluten-free biscuits. Baked to bubbly golden perfection! Just 10 simple ingredients required.
The decadent flavors of tangy cheesecake and fresh strawberry swirled together into gluten-free, vegan-friendly bars! Oat-almond crust, naturally sweetened, 10 ingredients required!
Fluffy strawberry cake that’s undetectably vegan and gluten-free! Infused with vibrant strawberry flavor and perfectly sweet. Just 9 ingredients required!
Fluffy, tender, vegan gluten-free shortcake topped with coconut whipped cream and strawberries! The perfect special diet-friendly dessert for summertime!
Mini rustic pies made with simple ingredients. The perfect vegan dessert for fresh berry season (or any time of the year)! Serve with your favorite vegan ice cream or coconut whipped cream for an extra special treat.
Crispy, gluten-free graham crackers that taste just like the real thing! Vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and made in 1 bowl. Perfect for s’mores and beyond!
The perfect classic vegan chocolate chip cookie made in 1 bowl! Salty-sweet, buttery, slightly crisp edges, tender center, and gooey chocolate chips. Just 9 ingredients and simple methods required!
Easy homemade strawberry lemonade! Quick and easy to make in the blender, naturally sweetened, and perfectly tart-sweet. The ultimate summer refresher!
Simple, traditional Red Spanish Sangria made with simple methods and just 6 ingredients. The perfect fruity summer beverage that’s adaptable and delicious!
This 7-ingredient Blackberry Basil Mojito is refreshing, simple to make, and a lovely balance of tart and sweet. Perfect for happy hours, entertaining, and making the most of all that beautiful summer produce.
If you try any of these 4th of July recipes, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Happy 4th, friends!
Ha! As if I don’t already have 4 summery MinimalistBaker recipes hung on my fridge and ready to go as part of this week’s recipe plan :) Your recipes make my life easier and yummier. Thank you for making veganism so accessible and convenient <333333333
I am always looking for vegan and GF sausage recipes as we are both vegan and gluten-sensitive. I will definitely be trying these as they look absolutely delicious.
Anna says
I have tried MANY of your recipes and absolutely love them.
THANK YOU!
Anna in Ecuador
Aw, we’re so glad to hear it, Anna! xoxo
Meg says
Ha! As if I don’t already have 4 summery MinimalistBaker recipes hung on my fridge and ready to go as part of this week’s recipe plan :) Your recipes make my life easier and yummier. Thank you for making veganism so accessible and convenient <333333333
Hi Meg! We’re so glad you enjoy so many recipes. Thanks so much for the lovely compliments! xo
David says
I am always looking for vegan and GF sausage recipes as we are both vegan and gluten-sensitive. I will definitely be trying these as they look absolutely delicious.
Woohoo! Love to hear this. Let us know what you think if you give any recipes a try, David! xo
AJC says
So many great ideas. Thank you
Thank you! Let us know what you think if you give any of them a try! xo