The best vegan hot dog toppings for your next hot dog dinner. Ideas & recipes.
THE BEST VEGAN HOT DOG TOPPINGS
Good old American mustard and ketchup are perennial favourites when it comes to hot dog toppings, but why stick with that when there are so many options?
Don't get me wrong, I love a vegan hot dog with lots of caramelised onions, mustard and ketchup, but adding different toppings just gives you an excuse to make hot dogs more often and makes it feel like more of an occasion.
Scroll down for some really exciting recipes and ideas for your next hot dog night.
Pssst! They are all great on burgers too!
WHAT KIND OF VEGAN HOT DOG?
There are so many types of vegan hot dog out there. Like everything, some are good and some are blooming awful.
Now this may be controversial but if I can't find a good hot dog or I run out, I don't mind substituting them with a tasty, well-cooked vegan sausage.
Our family favourites sausages are Linda McCartney veggie sausages, but if I can get a decent hot dog, I like a smoky one.
The good thing about a classic vegan sausage is you can cook them in a grill pan, the oven or on a BBQ.
BBQ HOT DOG PARTY
We're all getting in our gardens more now the winter is over and a BBQ is the perfect opportunity to spend time with family or friends.
A BBQ hot dog party is great fun and everyone will love it.
Grill your favourite vegan sausages and have those hot dog buns at the ready.
Set up a topping and salad station and let your guests put together their own spectacular creations.
Here are a few ideas for your hot dog station:
- Salad
- Pickles
- Vegan cheese
- Warm vegan cheese sauce
- Cooked beans or lentils
- Grated vegetables
- A selection of sauce
- Mustard
- Dressing
- Lots of sprinkly toppings like herbs, seeds, chilli flakes and chopped nuts
- Vegan potato salad
- Vegan coleslaw
- Vegan pasta salad
- Homemade tortilla chips
SLICING A HOT DOG BUN
HOT DOG TOPPINGS
VEGAN BBQ SAUCE
- Homemade Vegan BBQ Sauce from Make it Dairy Free
- Healthy BBQ Sauce from My Quiet Kitchen
- Vegan BBQ Sauce from My Pure Plants
- Apricot Date Nomato BBQ Sauce from Salty Bean
VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE
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- Creamy Nut-Free Nacho Cheese Sauce from Strength & Sunshine
- Nut-Free Vegan Cheese Sauce (no oil) from This Healthy Kitchen
- Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce from My Pure Plants
- Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce from A Sweet Alternative
VEGAN CREAMY DRESSING & SAUCE
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- Vegan Thousand Island Dressing from Spabettie
- Southwest Ranch Dressing from Instant Veg
- Vegan White Queso from Plant Based Jess
- Roasted Garlic Sauce from Happy Kitchen
VEGAN CHILLI
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- 3 Bean Chocolate Chilli from Tinned Tomatoes
- Mexican Sweet Potato & Puy Lentil Mole from Tinned Tomatoes
- Borlotti Bean Chilli from The Veg Space
- Thick & Hearty Vegan Chilli from A Plantiful Path
VEGAN CHUTNEY & RELISH
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- Peach Chutney from Profusion Curry
- Apple & Red Onion Chutney from Tinned Tomatoes
- Green Tomato Hot Dog Relish from Supper in the Suburbs
- Chunky Plum Chutney from Tinned Tomatoes
VEGAN COLESLAW
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- Creamy Vegan Coleslaw from Moon and Spoon and Yum
- Vegan Carrot & Dill Coleslaw from The Vegan Lunchbox
- Easy No Mayo Coleslaw from Sandhya's Kitchen
- Vegan Coleslaw with Fresh Herbs from Tinned Tomatoes
VEGAN HOT SAUCE
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- Best Chilli Sauce from Tin & Thyme
- Smutty Sweet Chilli Jam from Tinned Tomatoes
- Red Pepper Sweet Chilli Sauce from Tinned Tomatoes
- Simple No-Cook Hot Sauce from Home Baked Kitchen
VEGAN KETCHUP & TOMATO JAM
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- Easy Homemade Chipotle Ketchip from Tinned Tomatoes
- Sweet & Savoury Tomato Jam from Very Vegan Val
- Quick Homemade Tomato Ketchup from Veggie Desserts
- Beetroot Ketchup with Chilli from The Veg Space
VEGAN MAYO & SOUR CREAM
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- Vegan Chipotle Mayo from No Sweat Vegan
- Homemade Vegan Mayo from Strength & Sunshine
- Pea & Wasabi Vegan Mayo from The Veg Space
- Vegan Sour Cream from My Pure Plants
VEGAN MUSTARD & MUSTARD DRESSING
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- Easy Date Sweetened Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing from Sarah's Vegan Guide
- Homemade Spicy Mustard from Strength & Sunshine
- Spicy Mustard Dressing from Any Reason Vegans
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VEGAN PESTO
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- Homemade Vegan Cashew Pesto from The Vegan Lunchbox
- Spinach & Lemon Pesto from Tinned Tomatoes
- Easy Vegan Pesto from Short Girl Tall Order
- Cauliflower & Pea Pesto from Tinned Tomatoes
VEGAN PICKLES
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- Easy 10 Minute Pickled Onions from Tinned Tomatoes
- Russian Dill Pickles from Happy Kitchen
- Quick Pickled Vegetables from My Quiet Kitchen
- Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles from Yummy Mummy Kitchen
VEGAN SAUCE & DRESSING
- Sweet & Spicy Tahini Sauce from Simply Ceecee
- Best Vegan BBQ Sauce from Yum Vegan Food
- Sweet Mustard Sauce from The Home Baked Vegan
- Best Vegan Burger Sauce from Yum Vegan Food
Well, that's it!
I hope you're leaving with some great ideas for your next hot dog dinner.
Check out my 30 vegan jacket potato fillings next, with both hot and cold filling ideas.
Kate says
Oooh there are so many inspiring ideas here! I'm going to treat my kids to a veggie dog night with looooads of toppings.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
oh yes good idea! The toppings can make such a difference.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
oh yes definitely! I'm glad you found inspiration.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes definitely. It takes a BBQ to the next level.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Yes so many great recipes. Enjoy your BBQ.
Beth says
This is perfect for Monday night dinner! Definitely barbecuing tomorrow night and this recipe looks amazing, and so delicious!
veenaazmanov says
Thanks. Love the idea and love the collection too. Great option for a party planning.
Shashi at SavorySpin says
I am loving your collection of toppings and dressings - I am bookmarking this for the next time we grill up some Beyond Meat sausages!
Unknown says
I love all these toppings! This will be a great addition to summer cook outs.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes good plan but if you don't like hot dogs why not try with your favourite sausages instead.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh nice timing! Enjoy your BBQ.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes, that would be good!
Anonymous says
I am going to try some of the cheese dips over fries. Great ideas.
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine says
Great ideas, I am having a barbecue today and going to get everything to top ours thanks for sharing ~
Anonymous says
Oh some nice ideas. I might try them with bean burgers. I don't really like hot dogs.