If summer weather has you craving vibrant, refreshing, satisfying salad, these vegan summer salads have you covered.
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Whether you're looking for a summer dinner salad or a side to bring to the cookout, there's something here for everyone. There are even options here for salad sandwiches!
If you are looking for more warm-weather dishes, also check out my collections of vegan summer dinners, summer desserts, and all of my plant-based summer recipes!
🥗 Vegan Dinner Salads for Summer
These easy vegan salads are packed with fiber and make the most of seasonal summer produce
Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Salad
A roasted beet and sweet potato salad with balsamic dressing and lemony smashed chickpeas is an easy dinner or make-ahead lunch!
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Avocado White Bean Salad
This fresh, satisfying avocado white bean salad uses my zesty, smoky chipotle lime vinaigrette for an absolutely amazing flavor!
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🫐🍑 Blueberry Peach Salad
This blueberry peach salad has an incredible combination of juicy fruit, zesty arugula, crunchy sunflower seeds, and marinated chickpeas.
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🫙 Quinoa Mason Jar Salad
A quinoa mason jar salad is perfect for meal prep! Fresh veggies, sweet dried mango, and hearty quinoa pair up with smoky, tangy chipotle lime dressing for this grab-and-go lunch.
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🥗 Vegan Asian-Style Salad
This vegan Asian salad combines crispy salt and pepper tofu with lots of crunchy veggies and sweet mandarin oranges with a blender-made ginger sesame dressing!
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Kelp Noodle Salad
Super simple kelp noodle salad with toothsome shiitake mushrooms and crunchy sesame covered in creamy, homemade peanut sauce is a satisfying meal that's a snap to make!
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Tofu Banh Mi-Inspired Salad
Fresh lettuce, crisp bread cubes, crunchy banh mi pickles, and flavorful sautéed tofu make this banh mi-inspired salad a standout supper.
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Vegan Wedge Salad
This is seriously the best vegan wedge salad I've ever had. It's got roasted beets and homemade pumpernickel croutons, zesty Russian dressing and savory pickled onions.
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Vietnamese-Inspired Curry Noodle Salad
This super easy curry noodle salad is perfect for summer with fresh, crunchy veggies and a quick, no-cook curry sauce.
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Vegan Taco Salad Recipe
A fully-loaded, 15-minute vegan taco salad packed with veggies, black beans, and corn topped with flavorful chimichurri sauce is a total crowd-pleaser!
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Gochujang Salad
Creamy gochujang salad dressing is a dream poured over fresh lettuce and mint with crunchy, fresh veggies! Add your favorite protein to make it a meal.
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BBQ Tofu Salad
Fresh, flavorful BBQ tofu salad with nut-free vegan ranch dressing is a filling meal that's so easy to make!
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Crispy Fried Tofu Salad Recipe
Fried tofu salad with fresh strawberry and avocado is an easy spring or summer meal. You're going to be seriously obsessed with this crispy tofu salad!
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☀️ Cookout-Worthy Side Salads
These are some of the salads I love to bring to BBQs, potlucks, parties, and picnics all summer long.
Creamy Vegan Dill Potato Salad
This creamy vegan potato salad doesn't use any vegan mayo! Instead, it gets its richness from quick and easy dilly cashew cream.
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Southwest Pasta Salad
Quick and easy southwest pasta salad is oil-free and packed with flavor! It's the perfect vegan pasta salad recipe for cookouts and picnics.
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Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad
Vegan pesto pasta salad is perfect for summer parties. It stars tender pasta, plump tomatoes, and sweet peas in creamy arugula pesto.
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🥭 Black Bean Mango Salad
This quick and easy black bean mango salad is packed with succulent mango, toothsome black beans, and lots of fresh, crunchy veggies. It's a satisfying snack or side dish!
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Quinoa salad with cranberries and citrus dressing recipe
Citrus quinoa salad with cranberries and avocado is a perfect side dish or make-ahead lunch! It's all about the sweet-tart citrus dressing.
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Kale and White Bean Salad
This easy kale and white bean salad recipe stars savory roasted vegetables and tender Israeli couscous in a zesty avocado-lime dressing.
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Mediterranean Butter Bean Salad
This flavorful butter bean salad is packed with amazing Mediterranean flavors! It's so good spooned over crusty bread or over salad greens for a quick lunch.
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Kale and Broccoli Salad Recipe
Kale and broccoli salad with sweet cranberries and crunchy macadamia nuts in sweet balsamic dressing is a perfect side dish that comes together in minutes!
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🥪 Plant-Based Salad Sandwiches
If you're looking for no-cook and low-cook summer meals, these vegan salad sandwiches have you covered!
Smashed White Bean Salad
A smoky, eggy-tasting smashed white bean salad takes only a few minutes to make in the food processor. It's delicious in sandwiches or wraps, over salad greens, or as a dip.
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Soy Curls Chicken Salad
Addictive vegan chicken salad is made with soy curls! Soy curls chicken salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or scooped over a bed of greens.
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Tofu Egg Salad Recipe
This isn't your average vegan egg salad. This tofu egg salad is packed with flavor that will seriously up your packed lunch game!
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Mashed Chickpea Salad
This isn't any ol' mashed chickpea salad, y'all. This quick lunch is creamy with crunchy elements, juicy grapes, and just tons of FLAVOR!
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💖 Why You'll Love These Vegan Summer Salads
- All of these salads are plant-based with plenty of gluten-free options in the mix.
- Meal-prep friendly options included.
- Makes the most of seasonal summer fruits and veggies like mango, avocado, beets, lemon, peaches, tomatoes, carrots, corn, cucumber, and more!
- With so many to choose from, there's truly something here for every summer salad occasion.
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