These easy vegan summer meals with get you in and out of the kitchen fast, don’t require an oven, and are filled with fresh summer produce. Many can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for meal prep.

A collage of 4 easy vegan meals to make in the summer.

After being vegan for nearly 27 years now, I’m well-versed in the quick and easy summer meal. I want to be outside with my kids or hiking with my dogs on summer evenings. I don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen, and I definitely don’t want to turn on the oven and make the house any hotter.

These are go-to, quick, and easy meals that I love to make during the warm weather months. They are full of summer veggies, yet are satisfying enough to fill up my hungry teenage boys.

Summer Salads that make a full meal

These are some of my favorite summer salads that are filling enough to use as a full meal. Most can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for quick lunches and dinners.

Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad
A veggie-packed balsamic pasta delicious served either warm or cold!
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A large pot filled with vegan pasta salad with veggies and a balsamic sauce.
Vegan Chicken Caesar Salad
A vegan Caesar salad with vegan chicken for a light protein-packed meal.
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A vegan chicken Caesar salad with sliced vegan chicken strips and croutons on Romaine lettuce.
Vegan Mediterranean Couscous Salad
A fresh-tasting Mediterranean-style salad made with couscous, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and veggies with a lemony dressing.
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A top view of a vegan couscous salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and artichokes with a red and white tea towel.
Orzo Pesto Salad
Orzo salad made with pesto, spinach, tomatoes, and olives. Delicious either hot or cold and makes great meal prep lunches!
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An orzo pesto pasta salad with tomatoes, olives, and spinach on a white plate.
Vegan Southwest-Style Bean Salad
A bean and grain salad with beans, corn, and bell peppers, covered in a southwest-inspired dressing. Perfect for summer meals and meal-prepping lunches.
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A close up top view of a bowl of vegan bean salad with beans, rice, chopped bell peppers, and green onions.

Fresh wraps and sandwiches

These are my go-to sandwiches and wraps to make quick and easy meals. These are great for picnics and meals on the go too.

Tofu Spring Rolls
Fresh summer rolls served cold and packed with tofu, fresh veggies, herbs, and rice noodles wrapped in a rice paper wrapper.
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A blue plate filled with 5 tofu spring rolls with a side of peanut dipping sauce.
Vegan Chicken Wrap (with Caesar Dressing)
A vegan Caesar-style chicken wrap for quick and easy lunches and dinners.
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Two vegan chicken wraps with Romain lettuce, veggies, and Caesar dressing on them on a marble countertop.
Tofu Banh Mi
A Vietnamese-style sandwich made with tofu, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs.
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Three vegan tofu banh mi sandwiches on a cutting board with fresh cilantro around them.
Marinated Tofu Wraps
Easy vegan tofu wraps with marinated tofu, veggies, and a savory sauce.
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Three vegan tofu wraps stacked on a blue plate.
Tofu Lettuce Wraps
A quick and easy vegan lettuce wrap made with tofu, veggies and just the right seasonings!
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Three vegan lettuce wraps on a plate with a bowl of Miso soup behind it.
Vegan Buffalo Chicken
This vegan buffalo chicken salad recipe uses soy curls or other vegan chicken products to make amazing sandwiches and wraps!
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A vegan buffalo chicken sandwich made with soy curls and vegan ranch served on a bun.
Seitan Gyros
A vegan gyro made with seitan instead of meat.
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Two vegan seitan gyros with tomato, cucumber and tzatziki on a blue tray.
Vegan Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
Sautéed vegan sausage, peppers, and onions, fried in a skillet, and served as a sandwich or on its own.
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A close up of someone holding a sausage and pepper sandwich.

Easy summer pasta

These easy pasta dishes are full of fresh summer produce, yet quick and easy to make in about 20 minutes or less.

Creamy Veggie Pasta
Quick and easy veggie-packed pasta in a creamy dairy-free sauce.
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Creamy veggie pasta on a green plate with a fork sticking in it.
Green Pea Pasta
A quick and easy pasta and peas recipe perfect for weeknight meals.
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A blue plate filled with green pea pasta made with small pasta shells and garnished with parsley.
Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
A creamy sun-dried tomato pasta sauce made with garlic, mushrooms, and kale tossed with pasta.
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A close up of a white plate filled with vegan sundried tomato pasta.
Vegan Zucchini Pasta Sauce
Rich and creamy pasta sauce made from blended sauteed zucchini and garlic.
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Vegan zucchini pasta with parsley and red pepper flakes served on a white plate with a fork next to it.
Vegan Rasta Pasta
A rich and creamy plant-based pasta packed with veggies and seasoned with Jamaican jerk spices.
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A top view of a plate full of vegan rasta pasta made with bell peppers, vegan chicken, and bow tie pasta.
Vegan Tomato Pasta
A simple vegan pasta made with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and basil.
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Vegan tomato basil pasta made with olive oil and fresh tomatoes.
Vegan Orzo Risotto with Spinach and Lemon
Creamy vegan orzo pasta with spinach and lemon. This makes a quick and easy meal in less than 20 minutes.
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A white frying pan filled with vegan orzo with mushrooms and spinach.

Easy 1-pot rice dishes

These easy 1-pot rice dishes are naturally gluten-free, easy to make, and packed with fresh summer veggies and fresh herbs.

Artichoke Rice Pilaf
An easy, vegan, 1-pot lemony artichoke rice pilaf with veggies.
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A plate full of vegan rice pilaf made with onions, red bell peppers and artichoke hearts with parsley on top and on the side.
Lemon Rice
A lemony rice pilaf made with fresh lemon juice, dill, and mint.  All the lemony goodness of Dolmas without the work!
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A white plate filled with lemon rice with wedges of lemons and a fork on the side.
Vegan Broccoli Risotto
An easy, creamy, vegan risotto made easy in 1-pot. Packed with broccoli this rice is rich, creamy, and cheesey and sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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A white bowl filled with vegan broccoli risotto.
Mexican Rice
An easy vegan Mexican rice pilaf made in 1 pot filled with corn, beans, and salsa.
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A blue pot filled with vegan Mexican rice with corn, beans, zucchini and salsa in it.
Thai Coconut Rice with Green Curry and Veggies
This Thai coconut rice is an easy 1 pot meal made with coconut milk and spicy curry that is gluten-free and vegan.
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A white bowl filled with Thai coconut rice with carrots, corn, and peas.

Easy Tacos and Southwest Style Meals

Easy vegan tacos and fajitas that are perfect for and easy summer meal.

Shredded Tofu Tacos
Shredded seasoned tofu baked or pan-fried to use as a mock taco meat in vegan tacos.
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Three shredded tofu tacos with cilantro sauce and red pickled onions with jalapeño and lime slices on the side.
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
Easy vegan tacos made from seasoned roasted cauliflower.
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A blue plate with three cauliflower tacos on it with pickled onions and cilantro sauce with lime wedges on the side.
TVP Tacos
A quick and easy way to make vegan taco meat from TVP or any other plant-based protein.
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Two vegan tacos filled with tvp taco meat and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and vegan nacho cheese sauce.
Jackfruit Tacos
Shredded seasoned jackfruit sauteed as a mock taco meat on soft-shell vegan tacos.
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Three vegan jackfruit tacos with Mexican pickled red onions and garlic cilantro sauce on top.
1-Pot Mexican Quinoa
An easy vegan Mexican rice pilaf made in 1 pot filled with corn, beans, and salsa.
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A skillet filled with vegan Mexican quinoa topped with cilantro, lime slices, and avacado.
Soy Curl Fajitas
Quick and easy vegan fajitas made in a skillet with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and soy curls.
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A red iron skillet filled with peppers, onions, portabella mushrooms, and soy curl "chicken" strips to make vegan fajitas..
Easy Loaded Vegan Nachos
Loaded sheet pan nachos topped with vegan nacho cheese, vegan taco "meat," beans, salsa, guac, olives, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro.
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A tray of vegan nachos supreme.

I hope that these easy vegan summer meals help you to make meals that your whole family will love and get you out of the kitchen faster.