25+ Tasty Vegan Summer Dinner Recipes

This Mediterranean-style vegan quinoa pasta salad is bursting with color, flavor and nutrients! Perfect for meal prep, cookouts and hot summer days.

Make use of zucchini season by preparing this crunchy raw Pad Thai salad! It consists of spiralized vegetables, protein-packed tofu and creamy peanut butter dressing.

These plant-based tacos are loaded with texture and flavor! Crispy roasted chickpeas, double battered cauliflower and homemade pico de gallo are served on a bed of greens and drizzled with vegan ranch.

Fiery cauliflower steaks, buttery herb rice, and creamy avocado dressing meet in this roasted cauliflower bowl! Perfect during Spring and Summer, for meal prep, and more.

Looking for an easy vegetable side that’s a real eye-catcher? This flavorful and nutritious baked ratatouille is put together in only 15 minutes and is sure to impress any guests.

Potato salad is such a classic summer recipe! This vegan-friendly version offers a handful of finely chopped vegetables and creamy homemade cashew dressing for extra nutrients.

Use up any veggies you have at home with this 30-minute pasta dish! It comes with a low-calorie white sauce, is highly customizable and family-friendly.

In a hurry? These filling bean burritos are ready to enjoy in as little as 15 minutes if you have leftover cooked rice and offer delicious Mexican flavors as well as exciting textures.

If it’s not too hot to turn on the oven, make these plant-based stuffed peppers with quinoa, black beans, corn and green onion. Slathered in tomato sauce and topped with sour cream and avocado, this dinner idea is so tasty!

Summer rolls are the perfect fresh vegan summer dinner! It’s so much fun to fill your rice paper sheets with colorful crunchy veggies, marinated tofu, avocado and anything else you like. Serve with creamy peanut sauce!

Try this 10-minute no-cook summer dinner idea bursting with wholesome ingredients from avocado to peas, cucumber, lime juice and coconut milk. This cold soup is so creamy and satisfying!

Colorful bowls can be customized to serve year-round! This dragon bowl recipe is ready in 30 minutes and features cooked tofu, rice, shredded cabbage, carrot, bell pepper and a flavorful sauce.

Kebabs or veggie skewers are the perfect vegan summer dinner idea! Build them out of fresh veggies like poblano, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes and cubed tofu, then marinate in chimichurri sauce and grill until browned and crispy.

Pizza is another great summer dinner! We especially love this white pizza that’s super creamy thanks to vegan ricotta and mozzarella. Top with grilled zucchini and fresh tomato, bake and enjoy!

No matter if you want to throw together a family-friendly dinner or entertain guests at a garden party, these vegan gyros made from shredded oyster mushrooms are a true hit! Fill them in pita pockets alongside fresh veggies and a homemade tzatziki sauce.

Bright, refreshing, sweet and salty: this summer salad is everything you want after a hot day! Watermelon, cucumber and avocado are drizzled with a simple olive oil vinaigrette and can be served with crusty bread or another filling side.

Turn eggplant skeptics into fans with this crispy baked eggplant parmesan recipe! It’s layered with your favorite marinara sauce and topped with vegan mozzarella cheese.

This no-tuna chickpea salad sandwich comes together in just 10 minutes and is packed with plant-based protein! It doubles as a lunchbox option or quick dinner for the whole family when it’s too hot to cook.

Make side dishes the main occasion during lazy summer days! This golden couscous recipe is served with bell pepper, zucchini, chickpeas and a simple dressing. It’s satisfying, easy and tasty!

Another side dish turned into a meal: this healthy salad can be enjoyed on its own thanks to filling ingredients like grilled corn, squash, avocado and a creamy dressing.

Put these amazing BBQ jerk tempeh skewers on the grill during your next cookout and serve them alongside lettuce and herby yogurt dip in a roti wrap. We love this summer recipe!

Pasta for dinner is always a good idea! This recipe makes use of all your favorite seasonal garden veggies that are slathered in easy and flavorful marinara sauce.

Combine crispy veggies like asparagus, corn and arugula with flavorful pesto and protein-packed quinoa! This nutritious dinner is great for spring, summer and meal prep.

This white bean tomato soup is easy to make, packed with flavor and ready in about 30 minutes! Prepare it in larger batches for the whole family and serve with some baguette on the side.

Looking for a super simple dinner idea? Cook your favorite pasta and serve it in a cannellini bean puree flavored with roasted garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Perfect with some roasted broccoli and olives!

Enjoy your favorite summer flavors with these colorful vegan fish tacos! Light and refreshing, they are filled with red cabbage coleslaw, pickled onions, avocado, lime and beer-battered “fish” made of hearts of palm.

This beautiful summer farro rainbow salad comes with a spicy peanut sauce, fresh herbs, red cabbage, carrots and broccoli. Ready in only 20 minutes, you’ll love the textures and flavors in this dish!