Since the Fourth of July is only a few days away, I decided to search VAP’s website for some great food ideas for a vegan celebration. Of course, some of the old standbys would work such as marinated tofu kabobs, Field Roast sausages on the grill, Lightlife Tofu Pups or your favorite store-bought vegan burgers. We have some other suggestions too!
How about starting off with some enticing Pineapple-Chili Margaritas or some of my favorite fresh guacamole?
This Asian-Style Bok Choy Salad is a favorite among the women in my neighborhood, and will feed about 10-15 people as an appetizer or side dish.
If this type of salad is not your thing, what about a fresh summer Spring Mix Salad With Figs and Pomegranate Citrus Vinaigrette?
Ellen’s Easy Marinated Portobello Mushrooms would be perfect on the grill!
Or what about grilling some Gardenburger Malibu Vegan Burgers and topping them with some fresh guacamole, Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde, Tomatoes and Cilantro? You could even float them on a Coco Lite Pop Cake Raft, instead of placing them on the usual burger bun.
Broccolette With Sundried Tomatoes, Cannellini Beans and Garlic would make an excellent and colorful side dish…
So would a wonderful bean salad!
Or Couscous With Figs & Pistachios…
A lovely Ratatouille With Fresh Summer Vegetables would be nice too!
Make sure to have some naturally fermented pickles on hand which would be perfect at any barbecue or gathering. These are the brands which I recommend…
For dessert, you can serve some vegan creamsicles…
Or a simple decadent vegan chocolate pie…
Or if you don’t want to prepare dessert, this Luna & Larry’s Organic Coconut Bliss Ginger Cookie Caramel Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert is killer!
Naturally, you may want some cold beer for your 4th of July gathering. Click here to see PETA’s list of suitable brands of beer for vegans.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend, but don’t forget to keep your pets safe when the 4th of July fireworks explode like “bombs bursting in air.” That may really spook them!
Debby
xoxoxo
