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    UPDATED: Jun 30, 2021

    10 Vegan Sides for BBQs and Grilling

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    Have your veggie burgers all set for the grill but need some sides to go with them? I've got a tasty list of Vegan Sides for BBQs and Grilling for you!

    vegan pasta salad with lemons

    When the weather gets nice I like to head out of the kitchen and enjoy the sunshine while grilling up some food. Okay so maybe I'm not doing the actual grilling, it's usually Matt, but I like to go outside with him and hang with the pups while he grills us up some nice vegan treats.

    And who doesn't love some grilled vegan food? Today I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite foods for the grill or recipes that complement grilled foods well.

    I've asked some of my blogger friends to help me out too so you'll have a variety of vegan sides for grilling season to choose from plus you'll need dessert after all that grilling so I've added a bonus dessert recipe - a grilled banana split!

    Throw some veggie burgers on the grill and get ready for some fantastic side dishes and salads to go along with them!

    10 Vegan Sides for Grilling and BBQs

    Easy Vegan Pasta Salad
    This Easy Vegan Pasta Salad is perfect when you need a healthy and tasty dish to bring to a cookout, BBQ, or potluck. It can be made ahead of time and comes together in 15 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Street Fair Corn
    I'll start with my new favorite grilled treat, Vegan Stree Fair Corn! This grilled sweet corn is coated with a mixture of vegan cheese and spiced vegan mayo and is utterly delicious! It's a great way to switch things up from regular grilled corn.
    Check out this recipe
    Healthy Vegan Ramen Noodle Salad
    Ramen noodles are good for more than just soup! Switch things up and try them in my easy and colorful Vegan Ramen Noodle Salad which is a perfect side dish for grilling.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Ranch Pasta Salad
    This Ranch Pasta Salad is a remake of the Suddenly Salad boxed pasta - only vegan! It tastes just as good as the original but it's better because it's made with real veggies and tempeh bacon bits!
    Check out this recipe
    Greek Quinoa Salad
    Take your BBQ on a trip to a Mediterranean with this Greek Quinoa Salad. Quinoa and veggies are topped with tasty vegan feta for a bold and delicious salad.
    Check out this recipe
    Herbed Potato Salad
    If you're looking for an easy, mayo-free potato salad to take to a BBQ, look no further. This dish is so easy to make, just cook the potatoes, blend the dressing and mix!
    Check out this recipe
    Grilled Tofu Steaks
    Maybe you already have your pasta dishes ready and you're looking for some tasty plant-based protein. If so, these grilled tofu steaks are a perfect addition to your grill!
    Check out this recipe
    Jalepeno Slaw
    This tasty looking Jalapeno Slaw from Glue and Glitter would be a lovely side dish to any grilled recipe or you can add it to wraps for a full meal!
    Check out this recipe
    Grilled Baby Potatoes
    Who doesn't love potatoes? These Grilled Baby Potatoes with Rosemary from A Virtual Vegan are such a cool way to cook them - yum!
    Check out this recipe
    Thai-Inspired Quinoa Salad
    This Chickpea Thai-Inspired Quinoa Salad is gluten-free, easy to make, and deliciously healthy. This salad combines quinoa, chickpeas, carrots, cabbage, and cilantro is topped with a creamy peanut sauce for a delicious BBQ side dish.
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    Southwest Black Bean Pasta Salad
    The flavors in this Southwest Black Bean Pasta Salad sound wonderful for summer. Plus cumin ranch dressing? Yes, please!
    Check out this recipe

    Vegan Sides for Grilling Season
    Mary Ellen
    Mary Ellen

    Mary Ellen Valverde MS, CNS, LDN is a Licensed Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist who empowers vegans to feel clear and confident about what is uniquely nourishing to them. Mary Ellen's recipes and nutrition information have been featured on Yahoo News, Parade, VegNews, LIVESTRONG, Dr. Axe, Greatist, LIVEKINDLY, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. 

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    More Vegan Side Dishes

    • Herbed Potato Salad
    • Garam Masala Roasted Squash
    • Quick & Healthy Maple Dijon Brussels Sprouts
    • Healthy Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
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    1. shaheen says

      May 26, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      Wow, so many interesting and unusual sides.

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    2. Dianne says

      May 26, 2017 at 11:25 am

      Such a fun menu! Thanks for including my salad!

      Reply
    3. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      May 25, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      All these dishes look so delicious! I want to make a meal out off just these sides! Thanks for including my Summer Hearts of Palm Salad. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Melissa | Vegan Huggs says

      May 25, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      My favorite part of summer is sparking up the grill. The sides are equally as important too. Thank you for the tasty ideas...I can never get enough inspiration. Also, thank you for including my potato salad 🙂

      Reply
    5. Christine @ Run Plant Based says

      May 25, 2017 at 12:20 am

      Thanks for the recipe inspiration, this post is a celebration of summer!

      Reply
    6. Cadry says

      May 24, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      Wow, these all look so good that I could happily make a meal of side dishes! You're right that there's something so fun & special about cooking on the grill. It's part of what makes summer the best season. Thanks for including my grilled banana split!

      Reply
    7. Jenn says

      May 24, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      Bring on the warmer temps and all the backyard parties! I could live off of BBQ sides, so this post is just perfect! Thank you so much for including my Black Bean Pasta Salad!

      Reply
    8. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

      May 24, 2017 at 10:45 am

      This post just screams summer! What a great round-up 🙂

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    9. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

      May 24, 2017 at 7:58 am

      YUM! Love your corn and then a great collection of recipes. So glad it's SUMMERRRRRRRR!!!!

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