54 Gluten-Free Juneteenth Recipes to Share with Family & Friends
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom, community, culture, and the joy of gathering around good food. This roundup of 54 gluten-free Juneteenth recipes has something for everyone, whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout, attending a potluck, or simply looking for delicious ways to honor the holiday.
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What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a significant holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” referring to June 19, 1865, the day marking the end of slavery for many African Americans in the United States. It’s often celebrated with gatherings, parades, and communal meals that reflect African American culture.
What Foods Are Traditionally Eaten on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth celebrations often feature foods that bring people together and honor African American culinary traditions. Barbecue, Southern side dishes, fresh summer produce, and vibrant red foods and drinks are especially popular.
The color red holds special significance in many Juneteenth celebrations, symbolizing resilience, strength, and remembrance.
Today, I’m sharing a roundup of gluten-free recipes to share with your family and friends this Juneteenth holiday.
From refreshing red drinks and vibrant summer salads to classic Southern-inspired sides and fruit-filled desserts, these gluten-free Juneteenth food ideas are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Best of all, every recipe is gluten-free, making it easy to create a festive menu that everyone can enjoy.
- Appetizers & Snacks: Kick off your backyard gathering with favorites such as corn on the cob, tender buttermilk biscuits, easy deviled eggs, colorful cowboy caviar or skillet cornbread.
- Salads: Beat the heat with this watermelon salad, delicious coleslaw, our popular potato salad, quinoa tabbouleh, or grilled corn salad.
- Mains: Dig into tender pulled pork, juicy meatballs, delicious meatloaf, tasty dirty rice or comforting mac and cheese.
- Desserts: Sweeten the day with strawberry pie, red velvet cake, refreshing strawberry lemonade sorbet, sweet peach cobbler or this gorgeous cherry clafoutis!
Scroll down to the roundup to view every single recipe in this collection!
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This recipe for air fryer corn on the cob is super simple and tasty, and cooking it in the air fryer means you get to enjoy roasted corn anytime of the year, not just during grilling season! Naturally gluten-free and vegan, this is the perfect appetizer, side dish, or snack!
Gluten-Free Pulled Pork (Dairy-Free)
This easy gluten-free pulled pork is tender, flavorful, and perfect for making pulled pork sandwiches or tacos. Delicious with chips, fries, coleslaw or salad! Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread (Dairy-Free)
This easy gluten-free cornbread is crusty on the outside with a toothy texture that you’ll absolutely love. Made in a cast iron skillet, it comes out perfect every time. Eat this skillet cornbread with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, as a side dish to barbecue or chili con carne, or use it to make cornbread stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner! Dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Fried Chicken (Dairy-Free)
Delicious gluten-free fried chicken that is bursting with flavor, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for lunch, dinner or even an appetizer! This Southern fried chicken recipe is totally dairy-free too!
Tender Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits (Dairy-Free Option)
With a tender crumb, these gluten-free buttermilk biscuits have the slight tang of buttermilk, crisp edges with a soft and fluffy center. They’re perfect served warm with a generous spread of butter or alongside cozy soups and stews. Alternatively, enjoy them with apple butter or your favorite jam.
Gluten-Free Coleslaw (Dairy-Free)
With crunchy cabbage and carrots tossed in a flavorful and creamy dressing, this gluten-free coleslaw is a perfect side dish for potlucks and summer barbecues. Make a big batch and enjoy today! Totally dairy-free too.
Air Fryer Green Beans (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
The simplest air fryer green beans that are perfect as a healthy snack or an easy side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, for making green bean casserole, or simply to grace your holiday dinner table. Ready in less than 15 minutes, this gluten-free green beans recipe is about to be your perfect side dish! Totally dairy-free and vegan too!
Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese Bake (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
Hearty, comforting and oh-so-cheesy, this gluten-free mac and cheese bake has a crunchy topping that contrasts beautifully with the creamy texture of the filling. This macaroni cheese casserole is the perfect comfort food for cozying up to, not just during the colder months, but anytime you wish! Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Gluten-Free Potato Salad (Dairy-Free)
Creamy and flavorful, this gluten-free potato salad is the perfect side dish for summer potlucks, picnics and gatherings. Comes together super easily, this salad recipe can be easily doubled to feed a crowd. Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Dirty Rice with Sausage (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Flavorful and spicy, this easy sausage dirty rice is perfect for a quick meal that’s satisfying, filling and full of taste. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Cajun dirty rice is also totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-Free Crab Cakes (Dairy-Free)
Moist and flavorful, these easy gluten-free crab cakes are perfect with lemon and tartar sauce, along with a side of crispy french fries, refreshing coleslaw, potato salad or macaroni salad! Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Cowboy Caviar (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This colorful 15-minute cowboy caviar (“Texas Caviar”) is a hearty bean-based salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. Bring it to your next game day party, or summer potluck – it’s perfect as an appetizer served with tortilla chips, or a side dish with grilled meats or tacos. Naturally gluten-free and vegan too.
Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Get your grill out for these grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs that are flavored in a tasty marinade and go great with a salad or a side of fries. Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Fluffy Almond Flour Biscuits (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Looking for a better-for-you gluten-free biscuit that doesn’t compromise on texture? These fluffy almond flour biscuits are grain-free, low-carb, and perfect for a keto lifestyle. Light, tender, and easy to make, they’re a wholesome upgrade to a classic favorite, all without the gluten or dairy.
Easy Gluten-Free Meatballs (Dairy-Free)
Flavorful, tender and easy to make, these gluten-free meatballs are perfect for eating over pasta or with a slice of crusty bread. Keep this recipe for homemade Italian meatballs handy because you’ll be making them again and again! Totally dairy-free and low-carb too!
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Juicy, spicy and tangy, these buffalo chicken meatballs are everything you love about buffalo wings, just in bite-sized portions and easier to eat! Perfect as savory appetizers for game day parties, or whenever you want a tasty snack! Or, serve over rice or in sandwiches! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too!
Avocado Deviled Eggs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These flavorful avocado deviled eggs are super easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes, and are the perfect appetizer for any gathering or party. Make this deviled egg recipe for Easter, Mother’s day, Father’s day, or other holidays! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too!
Easy Grilled Corn Salad (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)
Nothing says summer quite like sweet, smoky grilled corn tossed into a fresh and vibrant salad. This easy grilled corn salad is packed with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes and bright flavors that make every bite refreshing and satisfying. Gluten-free and can easily made dairy-free too.
Soft, Fluffy Gluten-Free Burger Buns (Dairy-Free)
These soft and fluffy gluten-free burger buns are perfect for your summer backyard grilling party (or anytime you crave a good burger). Easy to make, these tender gf hamburger buns are studded with sesame seeds, and no kneading is required! Totally dairy-free too, but no one would care!
Easy Watermelon Goat Cheese Salad
This refreshing watermelon goat cheese salad is the perfect snack or side dish for hot summer months! Ready in no time at all, this amazing salad blends the natural sweetness of watermelon the savory taste of goat cheese, and freshness of mint. You’ll want to eat this simple salad all summer long.
Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free)
This easy caprese pesto pasta salad combines the vibrant flavors of classic caprese salad, the richness of homemade basil pesto, and gluten-free pasta for a highly satisfying meal. Light and refreshing, it’s the perfect summer salad which makes you feel like you’re on a Mediterranean holiday!
Moist Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins (Dairy-Free)
Moist gluten-free sweet potato muffins that are filled with sweet potato flavor and topped with a crunchy streusel topping. They’re perfect for breakfast or an anytime snack! Totally dairy-free too! Go bake a batch to enjoy today!
Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad (Gluten-Free)
This easy strawberry spinach feta salad is a fresh, gluten-free salad made with baby spinach, strawberries, feta cheese, nuts, and a simple vinaigrette dressing. A popular spring and summer salad for lunches, picnics, BBQs, and holiday gatherings, you can easily customize it to create an easy side dish or light meal. Easily made dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-Free Baked Beans (Dairy-Free)
Making gluten-free baked beans cannot get any easier with the help of the slow cooker! Flavorful, tasty baked beans that go great at barbecues, picnics and potlucks, these are also dairy-free too!
Moist Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Bread (Dairy-Free)
Tender and moist, this gluten-free sweet potato bread is studded with chopped nuts for texture and taste. A loaf of this quick bread comes together so easily, and it’s perfect for breakfast, tea, or an anytime snack! Totally dairy-free too, so everyone can enjoy it. Bake this sweet potato loaf today to enjoy during this Thanksgiving and holiday season, or anytime during the year!
Easy Gluten-Free Slider Buns (Dairy-Free)
Soft, fluffy and tender, these easy gluten-free slider buns are perfect for mini hamburgers or your game day slider sandwiches or even enjoyed alone! No kneading required, there gluten-free potato buns are also dairy-free, but no one would care! Bake a batch to enjoy today!
Easy Gluten-Free Tabbouleh (Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad)
This gluten-free tabbouleh salad is fresh, vibrant, and packed with herbs, making a light and refreshing salad that’s perfect for warm weather meals. Using quinoa instead of bulgur wheat, this is a naturally gluten-free and protein-rich alternative that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. A healthy vegan side dish that’s easy to make ahead and pairs beautifully with everything from grilled meats to falafel.
Easy Gluten-Free Drop Biscuits (Dairy-Free)
These gluten-free drop biscuits are so easy to make, no rolling or cutting required! Light, buttery and fluffy inside, with crisp golden edges outside. They’re perfect for breakfast spread with homemade jam and butter, or served with soups and stews. Dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Almond Flour Cornbread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This easy almond flour cornbread is moist and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweet. Simple to make and delicious on its own, spread with butter, or eaten with chili, soups, or holiday meals. Gluten-free, dairy-free and lower in carbs too.
Easy Gluten-Free Tomato Soup (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
Smooth, creamy and vibrant with flavor, this gluten-free tomato soup is ready in just 30 minutes. You can either enjoy it cold on hot summer evenings or piping hot to warm up those cooler fall and winter days. Garnish it with fresh basil leaves, gluten-free croutons and dairy-free sour cream for a delicious appetizer or light meal. Naturally dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Chicken Meatloaf (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This easy chicken meatloaf is a twist on the classic comfort food. Using ground chicken instead of beef, this deliciously hearty meatloaf is tender, flavorful and a favorite dinner option. Gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Jalapeño Cornbread (Dairy-Free)
This gluten-free jalapeño cornbread is basically my trusty gluten-free skillet cornbread studded with spicy chopped jalapeños for the extra kick of heat. This is the perfect snack, appetizer or side dish for cornbread lovers who also love some heat. Gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-Free Corn Muffins (Dairy-Free)
Easy gluten-free corn muffins which are toothy and slightly sweet. Perfect with a generous drizzle of honey, or to accompany a cozy bowl of chili con carne. Make a batch of muffins in just 30 minutes, and serve them as a side dish or appetizer at your Thanksgiving table, or an anytime snack. Dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Cherry Clafoutis (Dairy-Free)
This deliciously easy gluten-free clafoutis is filled with sweet, juicy cherries, puffed and golden at the edges, and dusted with finely shredded coconut. This quick cherry dessert comes together in just 30 minutes, cooks in just one skillet, and you can use fresh or frozen cherries too. Dairy-free too, but you wouldn’t know it!
Easy Gluten-Free Berry Crumble (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
This gluten-free berry crumble is best served warm with a generous scoop of ice cream. A delicious bed of juicy and bubbly mixed berries topped with a crunchy crumble topping, this easy dessert is ready in an hour and is dairy-free and vegan too!
Easy Strawberry Crumble Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These delicious strawberry crumble bars make the perfect anytime snack and an easy summer dessert! Deliciously sweet with the season’s freshest strawberries, these are the best way to celebrate spring and summer. They’re also gluten-free and dairy-free, but no one would care!
Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
In this easy gluten-free peach cobbler recipe, sweet and juicy peaches are topped with a light and fluffy cake batter that’s sprinkled with cinnamon. This delicious fruit cobbler makes a perfect dessert or decadent breakfast that can be made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches so you can enjoy it all year round! Ready in 45 minutes, it’s totally dairy-free and vegan too, but no one would know!
Easy Peach Fruit Leather (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This homemade peach fruit leather transforms sweet summer peaches into naturally sweetened chewy fruit roll ups, without artificial flavors or preservatives. Perfect for school lunch boxes, or a healthy afternoon snack that kids and the whole family will love. Naturally gluten-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Peach Crisp (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
You’ll love this gluten-free peach crisp – a bed of sweet, tender peaches topped with a crispy oat crumble that gives this summer peach dessert a great contrast. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish! Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler (Vegan)
This easy gluten-free blackberry cobbler is perfect for a summer dessert – a bed of sweet, juicy blackberries topped with crumbly batter baked till golden brown and crunchy. Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake (Dairy-Free)
In this easy gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipe, a sweet biscuit base is filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for the most delicious sweet treat for spring or summer! Dairy-free too.
Easy Cherry Crumble (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
With a rich sweet cherry filling topped with a crispy topping, this easy cherry crumble is perfect for using up that summer cherry bounty! It’s a delicious dessert you’ll want to eat all summer long! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Strawberry Cookies (Dairy-Free)
You’ll want to bake a batch of these gluten-free strawberry cookies this season – they’re crispy on the outside but chewy inside, a buttery cookie stuffed with fresh strawberries! Totally dairy-free too!
Easy Gluten-Free Strawberry Pie (Dairy-Free)
In this gluten-free strawberry pie recipe, a crunchy homemade pie crust is filled with sweet fresh strawberries. Perfect for the summer season, this delicious strawberry pie makes a perfect dessert on its own or topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Totally dairy-free too.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cups (Gluten-Free, No-Bake)
These easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups are your favorite strawberry cheesecake in individual sized portions. There’s no baking required, and you can prepare a batch of these dessert cups very quickly! Gluten-free with dairy-free options too.
Amazing Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
With a moist and tender crumb, this gluten-free strawberry cake is topped with fresh strawberries and sprinkled in a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, or serve it with ice cream for a more decadent dessert. Totally dairy-free too.
Easy Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Refreshing, sweet and tangy, this easy strawberry lemonade sorbet is a delicious summer treat to beat the heat. Perfect as a light dessert or sweet snack during the summer, you’ll be eating this on repeat! Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Refreshingly cool, this sparkling strawberry lemonade is the perfect drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer day! Made with a homemade strawberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water, you’ll want to drink this delicious beverage all summer long! Naturally gluten-free and vegan too.
Easy Raspberry Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These easy raspberry oatmeal bars are a delicious breakfast to start your day, enjoyed as an anytime snack or a light dessert! With a sweet raspberry preserves filling on top of a buttery oatmeal crust, all topped with sliced almonds and more oats, these beautiful raspberry oat bars are perfect for holidays and special occasions such as Valentine’s day, Easter, Mother’s Day or Christmas. Ready in just 40 minutes, these bars are totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Almond Flour Peach Cobbler (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
In this almond flour peach cobbler, juicy peaches are baked beneath a golden almond flour topping that’s soft, buttery, and perfectly crisp around the edges, all without any gluten or dairy. This simple cobbler highlights the natural sweetness of fresh peaches, and comes together with minimal effort, and is perfect at a backyard barbecue, family gathering, or simply enjoying peach season at home.
Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie (Dairy-Free)
This gluten-free sweet potato pie has a creamy rich sweet potato filling in a light, flaky pie crust so good it’ll make you swoon. Definitely a must-have at your Thanksgiving dinner or holiday table, this sweet potato pie recipe is also dairy-free.
Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cupcakes (Dairy-Free)
Tender and fluffy, these gluten-free red velvet cupcakes are filled with caramel and topped with a deliciously light cream cheese frosting. Totally dairy-free too, but no one would care! It’s the perfect dessert or snack for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Christmas or birthdays. Go bake a batch (or two) today!
Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake (Dairy-Free)
This gluten-free red velvet cake is made up of light, fluffy layers of sponge cake filled with a delicious cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for special occasions such as Valentine’s day, Mother’s day, birthdays or whenever you feel like cake! Totally dairy-free too!
