Vegan Summer Recipes

Fresh, colorful, and bursting with seasonal goodness, these vegan summer recipes are made for sunny days and laid-back meals. Whether you’re firing up the grill, packing a picnic basket, hosting a backyard cookout, or just trying to use up all those garden tomatoes and zucchini, you’ll find what you need right here. From cool, no-cook salads to easy grilled mains and frozen treats, summer plant-based cooking has never looked so good.

What’s in Season in Summer

Tomatoes · Zucchini · Corn · Bell Peppers · Cucumbers · Eggplant · Peaches · Watermelon · Blueberries · Blackberries · Basil · Jalapeños

Summer’s abundance makes it the best time of year to eat plant-based — everything is at peak flavor and prices are low!

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Backyard Sandwiches & Wraps

From grilled portobellos to chickpea salad piled high on toasty bread — these plant-based sandwiches and wraps are made for summer eating, inside or out.

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Pesto Tofu Sandwich

“This sandwich is life changing. The first bite I took brought me to heaven…” ~Meghan

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Summer Pasta Salads

Make a big batch, toss it in the fridge, and lunch (or dinner) is done. These cold plant-based pasta salads get better as they sit and are perfect for cookouts, picnics, and meal prep.

Vegan Picnic Salads

Packable, portable, and perfect for summer — plant-based recipes that travel well to the park, pool, or picnic.

Even more salads

Featured Ingredient

Sweet Corn

Quick Summer Dinners – Under 30 Minutes!

When it’s hot outside the last thing you want is to spend an hour in the kitchen. These fast, flavorful plant-based dinners come together in 30 minutes or less so you can get back to enjoying your summer evening.

Mediterranean Hummus Veggie Flatbread (with Store-Bought Flatbread)
12 Minutes
Spicy Bean Burgers
15 Minutes
Vegan Tostadas
30 Minutes
BBQ Jackfruit Tacos
30 Minutes

Refreshing Summer Sips

Cool down with these refreshing plant-based smoothies and drinks — perfect for hot summer days.

More juices and smoothies

Dairy-Free Frozen Treats

Beat the heat with these cool, creamy, completely plant-based frozen treats and summer desserts.

On-The-Go Snacks

Headed to the pool, the park, or the beach? These packable plant-based snacks travel well, hold up in the heat, and actually keep you satisfied between meals.