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Here are my vegan salad recipes that are fresh, full of nutrients, satisfying, and delicious. They pack veggies, plant-based protein, grains, and flavorful dressings.
Best part? Most of them are ready in 10 minutes and keep well in the fridge.
Summer has arrived, and I thought I’d share my roundup of vegan salads again to make them easy to find and enjoy during the hottest months. They are fabulous for serving at picnics, barbecues, or potlucks.
Most of them are perfect for summer, such as this barley salad or marinated tomato salad. Still, they’re all incredibly versatile and enjoyable throughout the year. So you can easily change them up throughout the week, adding your favorite add-ins, grains, or fresh herbs to make delicious and exciting meals packed with seasonal vegetables!
They are truly family favorites – nothing fancy, but simple salads that can be whipped up with easy ingredients, minimal prep, and are perfect for a light and healthy meal.
They are all tossed in quick homemade salad dressings, which make a massive difference in freshness and taste, and they couldn’t be simpler to prepare. Most of them are also gluten-free and dairy-free, of course.
No matter which recipe you choose, the whole family is sure to love these vegan salads, especially when served with homemade crusty bread, warm focaccia, or golden croutons. You’ll have a winner, guaranteed!
You’re welcome to scroll on down to see why I love them and what made the list.
Enjoy!
White Bean Salad
Let's start this collection of vegan salad recipes with a no-frills white bean salad that is bold, simple, and nutritious. The fluffy white beans and sliced red onion are drizzled in a tangy lemon garlic dressing. It tastes super delicious.
Lentil Tabbouleh
This amazing plant-based protein salad is full of flavor in every bite. A vegan lentil tabbouleh with a subtle spicing, exotic notes, and where the fresh parsley is the star of the show!
Marinated Tomato Salad
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Quick, fresh, and flavorful, this marinated tomato salad makes a bright summer side dish that pairs perfectly with olive focaccia or crusty panini rolls on the side.
Moroccan Carrot Salad
The combination of flavors and textures, along with the exotic citrus dressing, crispy almonds, sweet dates, and refreshing mint, makes this carrot salad truly sensational. A delicious way to eat lots of carrots!
Italian Tomato Cucumber Salad
You hardly need a recipe to whip up such a lovely fresh salad. Combine ripe tomatoes and crunchy onion with a tangy dressing, a pinch of chili flakes and Mediterranean oregano. Fresh ingredients that pack so much flavor.
Winter Salad
This stunning vegan salad turns inexpensive root vegetables and canned chickpeas into a flavorful side dish or main salad. It's hearty, delicious, and perfect for any occasion!
Arugula Salad with Apples
Fresh, tangy, and delicious, this wonderful arugula salad with crisp apples and toasted pecans makes a light yet satisfying salad, boasting a delightful crunch and texture. And it's ready in about 10 minutes.
Vegan Cannellini Bean Salad
Here it is one of my go-to salad recipes that uses canned fluffly beans, olives, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. A vegan salad that packs a protein punch and big flavors in less than 10 minutes!
Potato Salad with Olives
This simple rustic potato salad with olives is inspired by one I tried in Southern Italy years ago. I love its spicy-tangy flavor and texture. The soft potatoes and the olives are tossed in a tangy garlic vinaigrette, parsley, and chili flakes. And they absorb all the AMAZING flavor!
Beetroot Orange Salad
Although not a proper summer salads, this beetroot and orange combinations fresh, juicy and delightful that can be served all year round.
Spicy chickpea salad
Another amazing vegan salad made with a handful of pantry ingredients, including chickpeas, jarred peppers, and olives. It's spicy, garlicky, with lots of zing thanks to the chili flakes and the lemon mustard vinaigrette. It's quick, juicy, and satisfying.
Tomato Onion Salad
This salad is perfect to get the most of your fresh tomatoes and red onion. It’s quick to make, super juicy, and so AWESOME with some panini bread or focaccia served on the side. A light yet filling summer lunch or terrific BBQ side dish. Simple and delicious.
Carrot Raisin Salad
This carrot raisin salad is another great addition to our weekly routine. It looks pretty simple and quick, but the delicate balance between sweet carrots and raisins makes this salad absolutely delightful.
Mediterranean Bean Salad
Here’s a speedy Mediterranean bean salad that packs white beans with some of the best Mediterranean flavor boosters. A healthy, filling plant based meal ready in about 10 minutes.
Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad
As soon as the cherry tomatoes are in season and deliciously ripe, you'll want to make this quick and easy pasta salad. It requires only 5 simple ingredients, minimal prep and makes a wonderful vegan meal that is bursting with flavor.
Lemon Couscous Salad with Chickpeas
This refreshing lemon couscous salad with chickpeas is super easy to prepare and makes a light yet delicious vegan meal or side dish. It’s full of juicy tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas and brighten up by a flavorsome lemon dressing.
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Lastly, if you make some of these scrumptious vegan salad recipes or have a question, please leave a comment. I would love to hear from you and get your feedback! 💛
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