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Vegan Summer Recipes

Italian potato salad, grilled teriyaki tofu. watermelon refresher, and Greek chickpea salad with text overlay: Vegan Summer Recipes.

Summertime calls for fresh seasonal produce, low effort meals, and barbecue favorites. Browse popular recipes including green bean and tomato salad, mango chickpea salad, and homemade vegan pesto sauce. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply want to keep your kitchen cool, you'll find all the vegan summer recipes you need.

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Mayo-free picnic favorites

  • Bowl of Greek potato salad garnished with a sprig of fresh oregano
    Lemony Greek Potato Salad (No Mayo!)
  • Bowl of cabbage salad with cut lemon and serving utensils.
    Lemony Savoy Cabbage Salad (Without Mayo)
  • Bowl of Italian Potato Salad with red onions, tomatoes, and parsley.
    Zesty Italian Potato Salad with Tomatoes
  • Bowl of carrot and orange salad surrounded by sprigs of fresh cilantro and mint
    Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad

Meat-free grilling ideas

  • Teriyaki Tofu Skewers with pineapple, red bell pepper, and onion cooking on a barbecue grill.
    Grilled Teriyaki Tofu Skewers with Fresh Pineapple
  • Cauliflower curry in a foil packet drizzled with vegan yogurt sauce.
    Vegan Grilled Cauliflower Curry in Foil Packets
  • Bowl of grilled potatoes tossed in fresh herb sauce.
    Grilled Potatoes in a Basket (No Foil) with Lemon Herb Sauce
  • Grilled veggie kabobs, herb potato salad, corn and tomato salad, and teriyaki tofu skewers.
    Vegan Grilling Recipes That Aren't Just Veggie Burgers

Vegan bean salads

  • Bowl of Balela Salad next to lemons and fresh herbs.
    Balela Salad (Trader Joe's Copycat)
  • Bowl of salad with a glass of iced tea.
    Mango Chickpea Salad with Avocado (A Party Favorite!)
  • Bowl of California Greek Chickpea Salad and a blue and white napkin.
    Vegan Greek Chickpea Salad with Avocado
  • Bowl of white bean salad with olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
    Sun-Dried Tomato Cannellini Bean Salad

Featured ingredient

Vegan Pesto

Pesto isn't just for pasta. Discover delicious ways to use this versatile herb sauce that are perfect for summer.

  • Spoon in a bowl of vegan pesto sauce surrounded by basil leaves, pine nuts, and half a lemon.
    Homemade Vegan Basil Pesto with Nutritional Yeast
  • Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto in a glass jar.
    Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto in 5 Minutes
  • Bowl of Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad garnished with a sprig of fresh basil.
    Quick Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad with Chickpeas and Olives
  • Baked tofu chunks on a plate drizzled with pesto sauce.
    Crispy Vegan Pesto Tofu (Baked or Air Fried)
  • Bowl of Vegan Pesto Chickpea Salad garnished with a sprig of basil.
    Vegan Pesto Chickpea Salad
  • Bowl of pesto potatoes garnished with basil leaves.
    Vegan Pesto Roasted Potatoes
  • Bowl of Vegan Pesto Orzo Soup garnished with a lemon wedge.
    Cozy Vegan Pesto Orzo Soup with White Beans
  • Jar of pesto, pesto orzo soup, pesto tofu, and pesto chickpea salad.
    Vegan Recipes Using Pesto That Aren't Just Pasta

Fresh tomato recipes

  • Bowls of cold tomato soup garnished with cucumber and green bell pepper.
    Spanish Cold Tomato Soup with Bread and Olive Oil
  • Bowl of green bean and tomato salad.
    Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Cilantro Sauce
  • Bowl of cherry tomato salsa on a plate with tortilla chips.
    Fresh Cherry Tomato Salsa (No Cook Recipe)
  • Bowl of tomato and bread salad with serving utensils and a blue pattered napkin on the side.
    Easy Sourdough Panzanella (Italian Bread and Tomato Salad)

Zucchini recipes

  • Overhead of white bowl containing sauteed zucchini and tomatoes garnished with fresh basil leaves
    Mediterranean Tomato and Zucchini Saute
  • Bowl of penne with tomatoes, zucchini, and pine nuts.
    Mediterranean Penne with Zucchini and Pine Nuts
  • Bowl of Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes with Chickpeas.
    Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes with Chickpeas
  • Bowl of spaghetti with zucchini.
    Spaghetti with Zucchini (Simple and Versatile)

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Spring recipes

  • Overhead of bowls of lemon orzo with asparagus and chickpeas with a blue napkin
    Lemon Asparagus Orzo with Chickpeas
  • Overhead of serving bowl of kale salad topped with sliced strawberries, avocado cubes, and walnuts.
    Avocado Kale Salad with Strawberries and Walnuts
  • Bowl of cabbage salad with cut lemon and serving utensils.
    Lemony Savoy Cabbage Salad (Without Mayo)
  • Bowl of pasta on blue and purple napkin garnished with lemon slice.
    Vegan Asparagus Pasta with Lemony Cashew Cream Sauce
  • Serving bowl of spiced quinoa garnished with an orange wedge and sprig of mint.
    Moroccan Spiced Orange Quinoa Recipe
  • Baked tofu steaks on a plate with rice, broccoli, and a slice of lemon.
    Baked Tofu Steaks with Lemon and Garlic

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Most popular

  • Bowl of spaghetti and tomato sauce garnished with fresh herbs.
    15 Minute Tomato Paste Pasta Sauce
  • Serving bowl of green beans and mushrooms with gold utensils,
    Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms
  • Bowl of turmeric rice garnished with fresh cilantro.
    Mediterranean Yellow Rice
  • Plate on french fries with small bowls of ketchup and seasoned salt next to it.
    Air Fryer Hand Cut Fries with Seasoned Salt
  • Plate with serving of casserole and a fork.
    Tofu Breakfast Casserole with Tater Tots
  • Bowl of Balela Salad next to lemons and fresh herbs.
    Balela Salad (Trader Joe's Copycat)

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