Ready to tackle game day or any gathering with plant-powered dips and sauces that score big on flavor?
I’ve rounded up some all-time favorites that work as dips, sauces, or condiments—perfect for chips, crackers, veggies, pasta, grain bowls, and sandwiches alike. Forget the heavy, halftime-coma-inducing foods or boring dips at the summer cookout. These recipes keep you energized and satisfied from kickoff to the final play with their fresh, vibrant taste.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just dabbling in plant-based options, these crowd-pleasers are a winning choice for all. And if you’re feeling creative, take a peek at How to Make Homemade Vegan Sauces (Easy + Fast)—a guide packed with easy tips to elevate your sauce game to the next level.
You can also check out 13+ Vegan Game-Day Recipes, 9 Vegan Salads For Your Next Cookout, and 14 Irresistible Veggie Burgers Even Meat-Eaters Will Love for delicious meal ideas.
Vegan Sauces and Dip Recipes
These can all be used interchangeably as a sauce, dip, or condiment in so many dishes!
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Vegan Rotel Dip is a plant-based party food that’s creamy, cheesy, and meaty, with Tex-Mex flavors. Loaded with hearty vegan crumbles, tangy Rotel tomatoes, and creamy plant-based cheese, this dip is easy to make and will satisfy your cheesy cravings fast in about 20 minutes.
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Creamy, zesty, and irresistibly smooth, this white bean basil dip is bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re spreading it on crackers, dipping veggies, or drizzling it over your favorite dishes, this dip is ideal for snacks, parties, or even meal prep.
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This delicious vegan avocado crema is a dairy-free condiment packed with ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and a dollop of vegan yogurt mixed together with cilantro, a hint of garlic, and a dash of salt and pepper.
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Upgrade your meals with this Vegan Caper Salsa Verde—a vibrant, strong, zesty sauce made with fresh parsley, capers, and lemon. Perfect for roasted veggies, sandwiches, or pasta, bread, and more!
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Here is a quick and easy vegan queso that even dairy lovers will find irresistibly creamy, silky, and delicious. Whether you're looking to dunk some tortilla chips, dress a plant-based burrito bowl, or dunk into a fondue pot, this vegan cashew queso has got you covered!
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Elevate your dishes with bold flavor using this vegan sun-dried tomato pesto. With just 6 ingredients, including tomatoes, fresh basil, and rich garlic, you can have a vibrant, savory sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or dip in minutes.
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Looking for a delicious and creamy vegan nut-free cheese sauce? This easy, allergy-friendly, traditional cheese alternative is perfect for pasta, nachos, veggies, and more! Made with simple, affordable ingredients, it’s a smooth, dairy-free alternative that everyone will love. No nuts required—just pure cheesy goodness.
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Try this creamy, tangy and vegan yum yum sauce that can take your grilled veggies, tofu, rice and noodle bowls to the next level. Easy to make, easy on the wallet and so much better than store-bought sauce.
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Whip up a delicious spicy Thai peanut sauce with this quick and easy recipe. Creamy, tangy, and with just the right amount of everything, this sauce is so irresistible you’ll want to drizzle it on anything and dip everything.
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This easy Vegan Chipotle Aioli Sauce will add a burst of bold, spicy flavor to your favorite dishes. It's a smoky and creamy condiment ready to go in 5 minutes.
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Originating from the Canary Islands, Mojo Picón is a spicy and smoky sauce or dip. Prepared with a mortar and pestle, it's a rustic sauce that combines garlic, spices, and red peppers to enhance a wide range of dishes with its flavorful heat.
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This Salsa Romesco or Easy Romesco Sauce is a smoky, nutty Spanish sauce made with roasted red peppers, almonds, and spices. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s perfect as a dip, spread, or topping to add bold Mediterranean flavor to any dish!
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Cuban Chimichurri sauce is a flavorful oil-based sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, and onion. This tangy and savory blend of Cuban-inspired flavors is perfect for adding life to any meal, whether used as a dip, sauce, or marinade.
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Whip up this vegan copycat Chick-fil-A sauce at home. It's super easy and even easier to make vegan. Use it for dipping, slathering on sandwiches, or even as a salad dressing.
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This vegan copycat jalapeño sauce is a game-changer! It’s creamy, spicy, and packed with that signature Taco Bell flavor. It’s perfect for drizzling over tacos, burritos, and bowls or used as a dipping sauce.
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This tangy, sweet, and slightly smoky Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce is perfect for grilling season or as a delightful dip. Here’s how you can whip up a batch with delicious cherries.
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This Butternut Squash Cheese Sauce is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! This pourable vegan cheese sauce delivers all the cheesy goodness without any dairy, making it the ideal topping for nachos, tacos, pasta, and roasted veggies.
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Vegan queso blanco, or White Cheese Dip, is a creamy and delicious dip that does not contain nutritional yeast. It's a quick-to-make, easy dip, that is flavor-packed - sure to win over everyone, vegan or not. It's perfect for parties, game days, movie nights, or as a delicious addition to any meal.
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Vegan chocolate hazelnut fondue isn't just any ordinary fondue - it's a creamy, dreamy concoction that will make you question everything you know about vegan treats. This fondue is a masterclass in the simplicity of plant-based components that come together to create an easy-to-make, luscious treat.
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No one will know there is not a drop of dairy in this delicious Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip. Whether for a game day bash, a festive holiday gathering, or a relaxing evening at home, you will get a chorus of compliments for this gluten-free delight.
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If you're seeking a higher protein hummus, give High-Protein Lupini Bean Hummus a whirl. It's quick, easy, and delicious.
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This healthy, no-oil, no-tomato mango habanero salsa recipe combines the tropical sweetness of mangoes with the fiery kick of habanero peppers. It is a crowd-pleaser that will elevate your dishes with vibrant colors and irresistible flavors.
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Mango cucumber salsa is a vibrant and delicious salsa with a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal side dish or topping for any meal or a standalone refreshing snack with chips. Whether you're a mango lover or a salsa enthusiast, you will love this recipe.
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This Easy Guacamole with Homemade Corn Chips is the ultimate snack or appetizer, featuring creamy, zesty guacamole paired with crispy, golden corn chips made from scratch. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick, simple, and packed with fresh flavors.
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This 5-minute pistachio pesto is dairy free and made with fresh basil, arugula or spinach, zesty lemon, and rich pistachios and adds a gourmet touch to pasta, sandwiches, and more.
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Regi Pearce says
These dips and sauces are total flavor boosters, perfect for drizzling, dunking, or just eating with a spoon. And yep, these are all tried-and-true favorites I keep coming back to. Let me know which one you’re excited to try first, or if you have a go-to vegan sauce I need to add to my list!