Memorial day is almost here! That means it’s time to whip out our grills, decorate in red, white and blue, and embrace summertime.
If you are lucky enough to be living somewhere that has coronavirus under control, you may also be preparing for an influx of family and friends, or getting ready to join a big cookout at someone else’s house.
Whether you are prepping for a crowd, yourself and your isolation buddy, or fixing to bring some vegan options to an otherwise non vegan party, we’ve got tons of great recipes. Scroll through to check out these amazing vegan memorial day recipes, with perfect vegan BBQ options, side dishes, salads, desserts and more!
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Vegan Memorial Day Recipes
These berry packed vegan parfait cups are beautifully red, white, and blue making them perfect not only for a delicious, super fast breakfast, but also for any American holiday.
Vegan breakfast parfait cups are filling with layers of yogurt, granola and berries. Swap the yogurt out for vegan coconut whipped cream for a dessert parfait cup.
These vegan seitan burgers are a delicious blend of earthy beetroot, kidney beans and tasty spices and flavours. Perfect for a vegan BBQ - they are a must try.
Grill up these delicious bbq seitan ribs and eat them as they are, or as part of a delicious torta sandwich. Slathered in bbq sauce, these vegan ribs are a sure bbq win!
Add these BBQ vegan skewers to your family feast. The ultimate vegan Mediterranean menu!
This vegan chickpea tuna salad is a light and refreshing option. Make a big batch of it to accompany you memorial day feast! Here it is with a classic salad, char grilled corn and some zingy pickled cabbage.
The vegan tuna salad is creamy and satisfying, with the smashed chickpeas making the perfect texture. The addition of nori flakes gives this recipe an authentic marine like taste.
This vegan portobello burger makes an amazing meal, whether you are throwing it on a grill, or pan cooking it to perfection for a healthy dinner. Paired with vegan pesto and a creamy sun dried tomato spread, this is a definite crowd pleaser.
This vegan roast potato salad recipe is rich, flavoursome, comforting and totally delicious. Vegan potato salad has never tasted so good with the beautifully roasted potatoes, coated in a delicious creamy dressing, with fresh herbs and crunch vegan bacon in the mix.
This jerk seitan chicken is perfect for a vegan BBQ. The seitan gives a meaty texture and delicious zingy jerk marinade, vegan jerk chicken is a must try.
This vegan yakitori is the perfect vegan bbq option. It's completely flavorful, covered in tare sauce, also known as teriyaki.
We make our yakitori vegan by making mushroom and tofu yakitori but you can get creative with it and use whichever chicken replacement is your favorite to make these awesome vegan bbq skewers!
This BBQ vegan corn on the cob recipe is the perfect addition to a meal or as a stand alone snack. It's Balinese street food with a western twist is simply delicious and easy to make with limited ingredients.
These vegan kebabs are colorful, delicious and a perfect vegan grilling option. Make the seitan kebabs with our homemade seitan recipe, or use store bought seitan.
Bring them to your next vegan bbq or cookout, or just have them for nice vegan summer dinner!
This moroccan eggplant salad is the perfect summer BBQ salad recipe. With delicate Moroccan spices, a smokey BBQ flavour, roasted chickpeas, fresh rocket leaf salad and a zesty dressing - this is a must try. BBQ eggplant is creamy and flavorsome. This roasted eggplant salad recipe is sure to impress!
Get ready to have your mind blown with this delicious vegan crab salad, light, full of flavour & a perfect as a canapé, salad or sandwich filler. Ideal make ahead lunch or fancy starter. Here at Yum HQ we love that this salad can be perfect for any occasion or simple lunch.
Try this delicious vegan seitan bbq chicken made from scratch!
This vegan buffalo chicken sandwich is crispy and delicious. It is made possible with the humble cauliflower.
Packed with the right amount of spice, flavor and crunch, this buffalo cauliflower sandwich is one for the favorites. You can make it in the kitchen, or throw it on a grill to add some extra flavor!
Vegan pesto pasta salad is the perfect salad for picnics, cookouts and get togethers, especially in summer! It is packed with flavor, incredibly easy to throw together and a sure crowdpleaser.
You can easily make a big batch of this cold vegan pasta salad ahead of time and store in the fridge.
This easy Israeli salad (also known as Jerusalem salad) uses simple, fresh ingredients to create an amazing side salad. With just a few minutes spent chopping you'll have a delicious salad, that is packed with health and nutrition and falls within almost every diet.
It's naturally vegan, vegetarian, plant based, low carb, paleo, keto, and just generally good for you. It's even kid-approved! This Israeli chopped salad is a staple in the Middle East for good reason, try it out and watch as it becomes one of your favorites!
This vegan burger sauce recipe is super easy to make and packed with flavour. The perfect creamy, zingy sauce to add to your favourite vegan burger. Vegan burger sauce requires only a few simple ingredients and it will not disappoint.
This vegan burger sauce is not just for burgers. It is a great addition to your hotdogs, loaded fries, potato wedges, tacos and sandwiches alike. You must have an extra portion of this vegan burger sauce to dip your chips into.
These vegan satay skewers are perfect for BBQs. Seitan satay is filling, delicious, and packed with Thai flavors. Combined with the creamy peanut satay sauce, the skewers are taken to the next level.
This delicious vegan taco salad recipe is simple, easy to create and pretty addictive. The vegan taco salad dressing is only two ingredients and comes together in seconds.
It's a great salad to have on hand for picnics and gatherings, especially in summer!
This drunken fruit salad is the ultimate grownup summer salad. Get your buzz on while simultaneously enjoying a refreshing fruit salad!
Bring this boozy fruit salad along to your next bbq, picnic, or just enjoy it yourself on a long summer day. Just make sure to keep it away from the underage crowd!
It only takes around 15 minutes to whip this fruit salad with alcohol up (depending on how fast you chop fruit) and then it just needs to marinate before it's time to serve.
You’re going to love this Blueberry Salsa! It’s refreshing, naturally sweet and provides a kick of heat.
This delicious vegan chickpea salad is quick and easy to pull together and uses bright, healthy ingredients to form a tasty, well rounded salad. Get a punch of protein, fats, and fresh vegetable in one yummy bowl.
Perfect as a summer chickpea salad, this salad will make you feel as good as it tastes!
These portobello mushroom burgers are meaty and delicious! They can cook up easily on a grill or stove top and are the perfect addition to your vegan memorial day feast.
Sweet mini-peppers are stuffed with creamy hummus for a deliciously simple bite-sized finger food! These are perfect for a healthy appetizer or after school snack!
This Strawberry Pineapple Salsa recipe is perfect for the warm summer months! This vegan recipe is bursting with fresh flavor and a perfect appetizer or side. Enjoy on its own with chips or on top of tacos, grilled chicken or nachos!
These Apple Ring Doughnuts are simple to make but a mouth-watering treat for all. Apple rings are dipped in vegan batter, air fried and coated in cinnamon sugar. These crispy and & delicious fritters are totally plant-based and perfect as a dessert or snack.
This Vegan Pasta Bake is definitely the ultimate straight-out-of-the-oven crowd pleaser. Gluten free chickpea fusilli pasta with flavoursome, homemade marinara sauce.
Easy and delicious gluten-free recipe of a vegan Mexican chopped salad with avocado dressing. Perfect lunch salad, packed with dietary fiber and protein.
Mango Salsa With Avocado - Give Food Some Caribbean Flair This Summer
This Mango & Avocado Salsa will be gone in a blink of an eye. The onion and chilli in it gives it a desirable kick.
Grilled Pineapple is a fantastic side dish for Memorial Day! Tasty and easy to make, this is vegan dish is one that everyone will enjoy!
This delicious Coconut Cream Pie is made with a rice filling and coconut cream frosting. It is vegan, tasty and healthy, perfect for holiday brunch.
This Everything Bagel Vegan Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for Memorial Day! Flavorful and delicious, everyone will love it!
Cool off with a tall glass of refreshing Mulberry Iced Tea! Mulberries are in season around Memorial Day, but you can make this with blackberries or blueberries if you don't have mulberries available.
Looking for a delicious nacho cheese sauce that is also dairy free and nut free? Then look no further because this Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce recipe is highly addictive and perfect for dipping!
Coconut Cream Lingonberry Pops are creamy and naturally sweet with organic Vermont maple syrup. The coconut cream pairs well and reduces the tart taste of the Lingonberry Fruit Spread. These popsicles are Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Paleo.
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