We’ve lucked out with the weather this week. It’s really really hot and sunny so I am temporarily in my Greek summer mode – slumped in the shade with my notebook brainstorming future recipe ideas, living on nothing but salads and fruit and fighting the afternoon slump with prolific amount of ice cold caffeine – my drug of choice 😉 . Espresso freddo – cold Greek coffee that we fell in love with when living on Paros – is something we cannot live without. We don’t have a special machine that the Greek cafes use to make it, but I found that making it in a blender is a good enough hack.
As Duncan has become a bit of a coffee snob, we use his favourite single origin coffee brewed in a Chemex for an extra smooth end result that requires zero sugar or plant milk, but any coffee will do. It is a good idea to brew it a little stronger than you would normally as ice dulls the flavour a little. We go through a lot of coffee and as I dislike waste, I’ve recently started turning our single origin coffee grounds into a coffee scrub – something that has earned me a fair amount of sniggering from you-know-who.
I’ve been using a shop-bought coffee scrub for a while but I ran out during the lockdown and with such a steady amount of coffee grounds going into our compost daily, I’ve decided to make my own. As opposed to the shop-bought version which had a lot of ingredients (including agave syrup!!), my version is dead simple. I spread used up grounds on a baking tray and dry them out in the sun. Once dry I put them in a jar with some organic almond oil to form a paste. The coffee exfoliates your skin while the almond oil keeps it moisturised and it smells wonderful. I recommend it to anyone with a regular supply of coffee grounds. I don’t think I will need to buy it ever again.
Summer Quinoa Salad
Recipewise, I have a deliciously crunchy, tangy and sweet, hydrating and filling salad for you today. It is ideal hot weather food, perfect for easy entertaining, a BBQ or a picnic. It doesn’t require much work. A bit of careful chopping and this colourful bowl comes together in a cinch. It’s healthy yet definitely not boring and I hope you’ll enjoy it. x
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Join our mailing list and we we will let you know when we publish a new recipe. You'll receive our DELIGHTFUL DESSERTS E-BOOK as a thank you for supporting us.This collection of the Best Summer Salads has everything you're looking for from light green salads to BBQ classics. All of these Vegan Salad Recipes are simple, refreshing, and delicious. They're perfect for light lunches, but they can also please a crowd. So dive on in and see what catches your eye!
Our 15+ Best Vegetarian Summer Dinner Recipes
Ah, summer. Lazy days by the pool, outdoor dining, and the freshest produce of the year. Whether you've just hit up a farmer's market or you've found a great deal at your local supermarket, summer is the time for all things fruits and veg. So what better time of year for salads? These Refreshing Summer Salads are light, delicious, and easy to make. Everything here is vegan and many are WFPB (Whole-Foods Plant Based). They're perfect for hot nights when you don't want to cook and weekend BBQs when you need a crowd-pleasing dish to share.
Contrary to popular belief, the word salad doesn't just denote a boring pile of iceberg lettuce and a bland dressing. In fact, salad more accurately refers to a mixture of different types of food, bound together with some kind of dressing or sauce--lettuce or greens are often in the mix but definitely not always.
I like to think of salads as having a combination of some or all of these qualities: fresh, salty, sweet/tart, acidic, crunchy, and creamy. I also like to include a few sources of protein like nuts, seeds, or tofu. A good salad will have at least three or four of these qualities. So when you're making up your own salad or making substitutions to a recipe, always think about striking a balance with the right elements.
Perfect Summer Salad Recipes
A salad that's too sweet can be balanced with a salty element like nuts, vegan parmesan, or vegan bacon bits. Something too creamy can be sharpened with a nice acidic vinegar or pickled vegetables. And a salad that lacks crunch can be garnished with nuts, seeds, or croutons.
If you're planning to make salads ahead of time for a BBQ or party, or if you want to meal prep a week's worth of lunches there are a few things to consider.
Nothing says summer salad quite like a salad topped with seasonal fruit! From strawberries to mango, nectarines to peaches, these bright and refreshing salads are perfect for hot summer nights!
Favorite Chickpea Salad Recipe
This Vegan Spinach Avocado & Strawberry Salad makes a delicious light meal or BBQ side dish. Pecans and vegan bacon bits add richness and crunch, while the creamy balsamic dressing adds tanginess. Perfect for summer or any time of year!
This arugala and spinach based salad is topped with sliced peaches and fennel. Drizzle a maple balsamic glaze over the top and you have an epic summer salad to share with family and friends.
Heirloom Tomato and Nectarine Salad with a zesty mint and lime dressing is the perfect little unique salad combination to showcase all of the summer's beautiful fresh flavors. Summer in a bowl has never tasted so good!
Easy Vegetarian Dinner Salad Recipes
This mango cucumber salad is fresh, tangy, and sweet. Enjoy it with tacos, rice, or over greens for a bright and nutritious vegan summer dish.
Some summer salads are practically mandatory for every BBQ, cookout, or get-together. These veganized versions have all the creaminess and comfort you're looking for, so you'll have no problem sharing them with family and friends. Don't be surprised if people keep asking,
This Vegan Broccoli Salad is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and salty. Made with vegan bacon bits and a Cashew & Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing, this No-Mayo Broccoli Salad is a healthier version of the potluck classic! Perfect for sharing at your next BBQ, cookout, or holiday party.
Summer Goddess Chicken Salad Recipe
This southwest corn salad made with roasted fresh corn and is ready in about 30 minutes. It's an easy summer salad that's perfect for picnics, cookouts, and potluck dinners!
This Vegan Waldorf Salad is creamy, refreshing and perfectly balanced for a delicious side or entree. Made from grapes, apples, walnuts and optional celery and served in a beautiful lettuce lined bowl, this is a dish you can bring to any gathering or complement any spread at your dinner table.
This easy and creamy Vegan Potato Salad is so rich and luscious you'd never know it's oil-free. Perfect for serving at a summer cookout or picnic. Your non-vegan friends and family won't believe how much it tastes like the real thing!
Summer Vegetable Salad (ready In 15 Minutes!)
This creamy vegan coleslaw is bright and colorful, with a decadent yet healthy oil-free silken tofu dressing. Perfect for topping a BBQ jackfruit sandwich or enjoy as a side dish. It's never been easier to eat your cabbage!
Who doesn't love a good pasta salad? They're starchy, delicious, and perfect for summer. Pasta salads are especially great for bringing to a cookout or BBQ because they're kid and omnivore-friendly. If you want to elevate your pasta salad game, give these a look!
This pasta salad combines high-protein quinoa, macaroni pasta, mediterranean veggies, and a vegan yogurt dressing for a delicious spin on the classic. A perfect summer BBQ side to share with family and friends.
Delicious Vegan Salads
Fun fusilli pasta, creamy vegan pesto, earthy chickpeas, and bright roasted vegetables, combine for a quick, easy, and colorful vegan pesto pasta salad. This recipe is oil-free but full of flavor. Serve cold as a perfect side dish for a summer cookout or warm as your main course.
Couscous gets cooked on the stovetop then tossed with garden-fresh herbs, veggies, and light lemon dressing. Serve this Mediterranean-style fare as a quick and easy entree salad or side dish.
Sweet, tangy, colorful, and fresh Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with poppy seeds is ready in under 20 minutes and a great side dish or mains for everyday eats or holiday gatherings.
The Best Vegan Summer Salad
This bowtie pasta salad is filled to the brim with briny olives, artichokes, and tomatoes. It's tossed in an oil & vinegar dressing, making it a perfectly light summer dish.
Ah, the classic green salad. But these aren't your typical iceberg lettuce snooze-fests. These Vegan Green Salads level up and give you a full meal that's anything but boring!
This crispy tofu salad combines crunchy veggies, sweet tomatoes, earthy almonds, tangy honey mustard dressing, and Chick-fil-A Style Tofu Nuggets for a satisfying yet healthy meal. Perfect for a make-ahead lunch or an entree salad. So tasty, you won't believe everything is 100% vegan and oil-free!
Epic Summer Salad Recipe
Fuel up on veggies with this colorful vegan cobb salad. Complete
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