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30+ Easy Vegan Summer Dinners

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Need some quick, easy, no- and low-cook meals? These easy vegan summer dinners have you covered with simple salads, pasta dishes, tacos, and more!

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When warm weather rolls in, my desire to stand over the stove or turn on the oven evaporates. These are some of my favorite easy vegan summer recipes for nights that I need a meal on the table but don't really feel like cooking.

There are standard summery options, like salads, noodles, sandwiches/wraps and tacos. I am including a section for sushi, because I love vegan sushi! There are also a selection of Instant Pot dinners, because who doesn't love a summery, set-it-and-forget-it meal?

💖 Why You'll Love these Summer Dinners

  • quick, easy, and full of flavor!
  • no- and low-cook meals
  • something for everyone: salads, noodles, tacos, sandwiches, sushi, and Instant Pot summer dinner recipes!

🥗 Summer Dinner Salads

A big ol' dinner salad is such a classic summer meal, and these salads are definitely dinner-worthy! These are a great meal on their own or as part of a picnic or summer BBQ spread with pasta salad or potato salad on the side. Or both!

Avocado White Bean Salad

This fresh, satisfying avocado white bean salad uses my zesty, smoky chipotle lime vinaigrette for an absolutely amazing flavor!
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bowl of avocado white bean salad with toast to dip

🫐🍑 Blueberry Peach Salad

This blueberry peach salad has an incredible combination of juicy fruit, zesty arugula, crunchy sunflower seeds, and marinated chickpeas.
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blueberry peach salad on a white plate

🫙 Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

A quinoa mason jar salad is perfect for meal prep! Fresh veggies, sweet dried mango, and hearty quinoa pair up with smoky, tangy chipotle lime dressing for this grab-and-go lunch.
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🥗 Vegan Asian-Style Salad

This vegan Asian salad combines crispy salt and pepper tofu with lots of crunchy veggies and sweet mandarin oranges with a blender-made ginger sesame dressing! For summer, I definitely use the air fryer option for the tofu.
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vegan asian salad in a bowl with crispy tofu

Kelp Noodle Salad

Super simple kelp noodle salad with toothsome shiitake mushrooms and crunchy sesame covered in creamy, homemade peanut sauce is a satisfying meal that's a snap to make!
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kelp noodle salad with carrots and green onions topped with shiitake mushrooms in a bowl

Kale and White Bean Salad

This easy kale and white bean salad recipe stars savory roasted vegetables and tender Israeli couscous in a zesty avocado-lime dressing.
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Israeli couscous salad with carrots, broccoli, kale, and white beans in a white bowl

Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Salad

A roasted beet and sweet potato salad with balsamic dressing and lemony smashed chickpeas is an easy dinner or make-ahead lunch!
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roasted beet and sweet potato salad with arugula and smashed chickpeas in a white bowl

Gochujang Salad

Creamy gochujang salad dressing is a dream poured over fresh lettuce and mint with crunchy, fresh veggies! Add your favorite protein to make it a meal.
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close-up of the gochujang salad topped with sesame seeds

Vegan Stuffed Avocados

I wasn't sure where to file this super satisfying stuffed avocado, so salads it is! No matter how you classify it, it's a great vegan dinner for summer.
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stuffed avocados with corn and summer squash on a wooden table

🍝 Summery Pasta and Noodle Dishes

Pasta and noodle dishes with a simple sauce are an easy way to get dinner on the table in a hurry with minimal cooking.

Vegan Cacio e Pepe

You only need four ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make this amazing, creamy vegan cacio e pepe!
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cacio e pepe in a bowl with a side of broccoli

🍝 Vegan Protein Pasta

This vegan protein pasta with beans and veggies in a creamy tomato sauce delivers 18 grams of protein per serving! It's a 30-minute, 1-pot meal.
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close-up of vegan protein pasta on a serving spoon

Kelp Noodle Salad

Super simple kelp noodle salad with toothsome shiitake mushrooms and crunchy sesame covered in creamy, homemade peanut sauce is a satisfying meal that's a snap to make! If you don't have kelp noodles, you can use other noodles of choice.
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kelp noodle salad with carrots and green onions topped with shiitake mushrooms in a bowl

🥑 Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta

Looking for a quick and easy meal that's rich and creamy without added oil? This delicious, basil-y vegan avocado pesto pasta is IT!
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bowl of vegan avocado pasta topped with chopped tomato

Vegan Red Pepper Pesto

Flavorful, veggie-packed vegan red pepper pesto comes together in the time it takes your pasta to boil. It's a totally addictive vegan pasta sauce!
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bowl of red pepper pesto pasta with spinach and black olives

🌮 Quick and Easy Tacos

I love tacos for a quick and easy summer meal. These are some of my favorite taco recipes with only minimal cooking required. The mango tacos don't need any cooking at all!

Vegan Black Bean Tacos

These vegan black bean tacos have an amazing flavor from sticky BBQ sauce and zesty pickled onions! They're easy to make and just absolutely delicious.
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extreme close-up of vegan black bean tacos

Mango Tacos

Hearty black beans, creamy avocado, and flavorful mango salsa combine to make the best mango tacos! 
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mango tacos with black beans, avocado, cilantro, and vegan sour cream on a white plate

Vegan Taco Salad Recipe

A fully-loaded, 15-minute vegan taco salad packed with veggies, black beans, and corn topped with flavorful chimichurri sauce is a total crowd-pleaser!
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vegan taco salad with veggies, beans, corn, tortilla chips, and chimichurri

Avocado Tacos

Crispy avocado tacos are loaded with hearty corn and bean salad and creamy, vegan sriracha mayo. They're a deliciously easy weeknight meal.
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avocado tacos with spicy mayo on a white platter

🍄 Mushroom Tacos

Savory mushroom tacos with zesty chimichurri sauce and crunchy veggies are hearty and satisfying. And they're so easy to make!
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mushroom tacos on a gray plate with refried beans and a salad

☀️ Instant Pot Dinners for Summer

When I'm craving a warm meal in the summer, I tend to turn to my Instant Pot. Throw everything in, cook at pressure, and dinner makes itself while I get ready for a night skate.

🌽 Vegan Instant Pot Corn Chowder

Veggie-packed vegan Instant Pot corn chowder is rich, creamy and super flavorful. It takes about 30 minutes to make and is a total crowd-pleaser.
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overhead photo of bowls of vegan instant pot corn chowder

Vegan Instant Pot Pasta

This vegan Instant Pot Pasta recipe is bursting with flavor! Tender pieces of penne in rich, flavorful, tomato pesto cream sauce cooks up like a dream in your Instant Pot.
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bowl of pasta with the Instant Pot in the background

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

Cozy, hearty Instant Pot sweet potato lentil soup uses simple ingredients and is packed with protein and FLAVOR! It's perfect for lunch or a chilly evening dinner.
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close-up of a ladle serving sweet potato lentil soup from the instant pot

Instant Pot Farro Pilaf

Veggie-packed Instant Pot farro pilaf is a satisfying side dish or entree. To make it a meal, add your plant-based protein of choice, like tofu, tempeh, seitan, or chickpeas.
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bowl of Instant Pot farro pilaf on a white table with a bag of emmer berries in the background

🥪 Summery Sandwiches and Wraps

Not every sandwich is dinner-worthy, but these satisfying sandwiches are total crowd-pleasers! Serve with chips, air fryer fries, or a side salad for an easy summer meal.

Grilled Avocado Sandwich

Forget grilled cheese! A creamy grilled avocado sandwich with big slices of tomato, zesty arugula, and sriracha mayo is where it's at.
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grilled avocado sandwich on a white plate with avocado, tomato, and chips in the background

Soy Curls Chicken Salad

Addictive vegan chicken salad is made with soy curls! Soy curls chicken salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or scooped over a bed of greens.
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vegan chicken salad sandwich on a white plate

BBQ Soy Curls

Sticky-sweet BBQ soy curls are a delicious main dish or vegan sandwich filling. I love a BBQ soy curls sandwich with plenty of creamy vegan jalapeño slaw!
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hands holding a BBQ soy curls sandwich

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Wrap

A spicy, hearty vegan buffalo chicken wrap with cooling ranch and crunchy lettuce, onion, and celery is a quick, easy lunch that's packed with flavor. Make the vegan buffalo chicken in the oven or the air fryer.
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vegan buffalo chicken wrap before folding

🍱 Vegan Sushi

Sushi might seem like it's hard to make, but it's actually easy once you get the hang of rolling it! These vegan sushi recipes make a great summer dinner with little to no cooking required beyond making the rice.

Veggie Sushi Rolls

Don't you just love veggie sushi? It's so delicious and versatile! Stuff your veggie rolls with my suggested fillings, or use what you have!
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veggie sushi rolls on a plate with wasabi and soy sauce

Mango Roll Sushi

You can make this sushi sandwich with whatever veggie fillings you like! See what's in the fridge, and have fun with this recipe.
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mango roll sushi on a plate with sesame seeds surrounded by soy sauce, mango, avocado, and a cupful of sesame seeds

Rice Paper Sushi

Tender rice paper sushi rolls are so much fun to make! You can use the same fillings that I am or choose your own favorite sushi fillings.
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rice paper sushi with avocado and pickled carrots on a white plate

Kimchi Sushi Rolls

If you like kimchi, you're going to love these kimchi sushi rolls with creamy avocado and crunchy carrot and cucumber! The combination of textures and flavors is just incredible.
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plate of kimchi sushi with sesame seeds and a side of soy sauce

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