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!
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.
Delicious Vegan Salads
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.
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.
Rainbow Salad Recipe
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!
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.
Easy Vegetarian Summer Salads Recipes
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!
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,
Vegan Salad Recipes
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.
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.
A Month Of Vegetarian Salads You Can Make A Meal Out Of
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!
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!
Vegan Summer Salad Recipes That'll Overshadow The Burgers
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.
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.
Simple Summer Mixed Green Salad (gluten Free, Vegan)
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.
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!
Rainbow Veggie Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette {paleo, Whole30, Vegan}
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!
Fuel up on veggies with this colorful vegan cobb salad. Complete with eggy tofu, roasted chickpeas, and homemade vegan ranch dressing, this salad is perfect for filling up on warm summer days.
Make the most of your CSA or farmer's market haul with this high protein vegan salad! Fresh veggies get topped with hummus and seeds for a hearty, flavorful salad.
Marinated Vegetable Salad
This Southwestern Salad is bright, delicious, and filling enough to be your main course! The Chili-Lime Tofu adds the perfect protein and the Cilantro-Lime Avocado Dressing offers a creamy, citrusy finish.
Salads with a base of beans or grains are full of healthy protein and satisfy you without leaving you overfull. They're perfect for packed lunches since you can add the dressing ahead and store them in the fridge for several days, but they can also make a delicious side or dip for a summer shindig.
This Zesty Quinoa Salad is full of vibrant flavors and colors. Made with black beans, mango, lime juice, and more, this vegan quinoa salad makes a perfect meal-prep lunch, light summer dinner, or BBQ side dish!
Summer Salad With Corn, Strawberries & Avocado
This Chickpea Edamame Salad is the perfect light side dish or lunch to enjoy during the warmer months! The colorful ingredients in this rainbow quinoa salad pack in tons of health benefits. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
This refreshing and crunchy 5 bean salad is perfect for a barbecue, cookout, or a light dinner. It's vegean, gluten-free, and brimming with plant-based protein.
Three Bean Salad is a classic summer salad recipe. It’s colorful with soft and crunchy textures, and a delicious tangy-sweet dressing. It’s fast and easy to make! Perfect for easy summer meals, grilling out, picnics, and potlucks.
Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad
This herby quinoa salad with avocado and chickpeas packs a flavor punch. Cilantro, basil, and mint give this light and healthy summer salad a fresh and delicious vibe. Perfect for a packed lunch, light dinner, or BBQ.
This delicious Fiesta Mango Quinoa Salad with black beans, corn, and chili-lime dressing takes just 20 minutes. It's vegan, gluten free, and perfect for entertaining.
Ready to wake up your taste buds? These refreshing summer salads are all inspired by international flavors. They're perfect as stand-alone meals, BBQ side salads, or make-ahead lunches. These flavor-forward salads are just what you need to get you out of your salad rut.
The Best Vegan Summer Salad
This bright and colorful Thai Salad makes a perfect meal or side dish. Topped with crunchy veggies, sweet mandarin slices, cubes of sesame-crusted tofu, and an Asian ginger dressing, this salad is sure to wake up your senses and leave you satisfied.
This Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh is a twist on the glorious Middle Eastern cracked wheat salad, made low carb and grain free using cauliflower rice. A perfect, light dish for warm summer nights.
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