Read full articleBuzzFeed27 Summer Recipes That Also Happen To Be VeganBuzzFeedAugust 2, 2021 at 5:30 AM·5 min readLink CopiedAlexa Fishman / BuzzFeed1.Grilled Tofu With Mango SalsaFlavors of cumin, mango, soy sauce, and lime juice mix together in a delectable and savory tofu when cooked on the grill. Connoisseurus Veg / connoisseurusveg.com2.Vegan Banh Mi With Lemongrass MeatballsHas a sandwich ever looked so good?? Make it on your own with this recipe that uses eggplant and lemongrass to make perfectly bite-size meatballs. Lazy Cat Kitchen / lazycatkitchen.com3.Coconut Lime PopsiclesYou can make these deliciously tangy ice pops with only five ingredients by following this recipe. Vegan Huggs / veganhuggs.com4.Vegan Dumpling Bowls With Quick Pickled Radishes and Almond Miso SauceShredded cabbage, broccoli slaw, and pickled radishes are just some of the A+ toppings of this dumpling bowl recipe, which is then topped off with an almond miso sauce! Sign me up. The Full Helping / Via thefullhelping.com5.Vegan CalabacitasThis Mexican-inspired dish makes perfect use of all the summer corn, tomatoes, and zucchini that are plentiful this time of year. Plant Based on a Budget / plantbasedonabudget.com6.Vegan Gluten-Free Hot DogsYes, you can make a deliciously juicy dog with a combination of red lentils, carrots, and onions as the base. This allergy-friendly recipe is sure to suit a wide array of guests. Making Thyme for Health / Via makingthymeforhealth.com7.The Best Chickpea Veggie BurgersThis recipe for a chickpea-based veggie burger packs a lot of vegetables inside (cauliflower, carrots, onion, garlic) and uses rolled oats to keep it thick and hearty. Choosing Chia / choosingchia.com, Via choosingchia.com8.Classic American Potato SaladWith cookouts and barbecues almost always comes potato salad. Learn how to make the vegan version with this recipe. (Hint: It involves vegan mayo.) Strength and Sunshine / Via strengthandsunshine.com9.Zoodle Salad With Italian DressingBreak out your spiralizer (or, perhaps more realistically, bring home a box of precut zucchini noodles from the store) and try this recipe for a light, saladlike meal. Eating Bird Food / eatingbirdfood.com10.Vegan Summer RollsThis recipe for summer rolls is not only ridiculously pretty to look at but gluten-free, too. Get your rice paper and fill them up with whatever fillings you like best. Ela Vegan / Via elavegan.com11.Grilled VeggiesQuite possibly the best (and easiest) summer recipe on this list is this one for grilled vegetables. Doesn't matter what kind you use — almost any vegetable will taste better grilled! Feasting at Home / feastingathome.com12.Vegan Pasta PrimaveraThe beauty of this recipe — like so many others on this list — is that you can sub in any herbs and vegetables that you have nearby. Any of them will taste magnificent against the creamy lemon garlic sauce that goes with the dish. Eat With Clarity / Via eatwithclarity.com13.BBQ Jackfruit SandwichesFor some reason, nothing reminds me of outdoor summer activities more than a messy sandwich. Learn how to make jackfruit into a "pulled pork"–like meat by following this recipe for BBQ sandwiches. Eating Bird Food / Via eatingbirdfood.com14.Rainbow Power Greens Salad With Black-Eyed PeasTake advantage of the late-summer staple of black-eyed peas with this recipe for power greens. Cotter Crunch / Via cottercrunch.com15.Vegan Turmeric Pineapple Tofu KebabsWhat's better to grill in the summer than skewers? If you're looking for kebabs with a spice to them, try this recipe, which uses turmeric to play up the flavors of pineapple and tofu for a golden rod of goodness. Ambitious Kitchen / Via ambitiouskitchen.com16.Vegan Tempeh RibsYou knew this roundup was going to have some sort of ribs, right? Make your own veganized edition by following this recipe, which uses tempeh. My Darling Vegan / Via mydarlingvegan.com17.Grilled Tuscan Bread SaladWho said bread and salad don't go well together? Find out exactly how well for yourself with this recipe here. Feasting at Home / Via feastingathome.com, Feasting at Home / feastingathome.com18.Vegan GyrosThis meat-free recipe is a vegan take on the traditional gyro: It uses mushrooms as the base of the meat and has a tasty vegan tzatziki sauce to go alongside it. Ela Vegan / Via elavegan.com19.Blackened King Oyster Mushroom Scallops and Grits With GreensWhat a spread! You'll sauté oyster mushrooms chopped to look like scallops in this recipe that's part savory, part seafood-y. Connoisseurus Veg / Via connoisseurusveg.com20.Grilled Vegetable Salad With Chickpeas and Tahini DressingOh yes, this salad recipe combines the goodness of the season's vegetables with a cool bed of greens — aka the perfect summer dish. Simple Sweet Vegan / Via sweetsimplevegan.com, Simple Sweet Vegan / sweetsimplevegan.com21.Black Bean Taquitos With Avocado DipThese delicious taquito appetizers (or snacks) not only are aesthetically pleasing but also pack a really big flavor punch. Emilie Eats / Via emilieeats.com22.Summer Garden PastaThis recipe for garden pasta could also be called "Use-the-Summer-Veggies-You-Have-on-Hand Pasta." So you can grab from the fridge or, if you're lucky enough to have a bountiful garden outside, go ahead and pick what you need for this recipe. Plant Based on a Budget / Via plantbasedonabudget.com, Plant Based on a Budget / plantbasedonabudget.com23.Vegan Tuna SaladHearts of palm and chickpeas are the main ingredients in this super-versatile "tuna" salad recipe. Spread it on sandwiches, over greens, or on an open-faced 'wich. Where Do You Get Your Protein / Via whereyougetyourprotein.com24.Vegan French Bread PizzaIn a rush? Grab a loaf of French bread and load it with tomato sauce, vegan cheese, and any toppings you like to make this pizza recipe. Bonus points for cooking this one on the grill! Where Do You Get Your Protein / Via whereyougetyourprotein.com25.Grilled Avocado SandwichesKick your average, everyday lunch sandwiches up a notch with this recipe for an avocado sammy made with coconut bacon. Connoisseurus Veg / Via connoisseurusveg.com26.Vegan Crunchwrap SupremeAlright, I'll be honest: This recipe for a veganized version of Taco Bell's Crunchwrap is perfect for any season, not just summertime. Mindful Avocado / Via mindfulavocado.com, Mindful Avocado / mindfulavocado.com27.Peanut Butter Pudding PopsThese peanut buttery pops are covered with chocolate topping and come together quite simply with only five ingredients. Chocolate Covered Katie / Via chocolatecoveredkatie.com View comments