Crunchy, tasty and nutritious – these healthy and filling vegan salads make the best side dishes for any occassion you can think of regardless of season or holiday.
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Regular Salads
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas:
This tasty vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is made with chickpeas for a light but filling side dish/salad. Perfect for summer BBQs and cookouts.
Pesto Quinoa Salad:
Fresh Mediterranean ingredients like pesto, olives, artichokes provide the wonderful flavor in this scrumptious vegan Pesto Quinoa Salad, while the quinoa, white beans and spinach provide the protein. It’s great as a side or even as a light lunch or dinner.
Greek Chickpea Salad:
Chickpea salad and Greek salad get together in this vegan Greek Chickpea Salad recipe. Made with refreshing vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and a tangy dressing to bring it all together. It’s a fuss-free dish that’s perfect for healthy lunches, dinners, picnics, or potlucks.
Chopped Italian Salad:
This easy Vegan Italian Salad tosses fresh vegetables with a zesty homemade Italian dressing for a refreshing and fuss-free side dish to pair with weeknight dinners.
Arugula and Pear Salad:
This Arugula and Pear Salad tosses peppery arugula and juicy pear slices in a simple white wine vinaigrette. Topped with homemade candied walnuts, it’s a light and refreshing winter side dish everyone will love.
Morroccan Carrot Salad:
Fluffy couscous is combined with fresh vegetables and chickpeas, then tossed in a Moroccan-spiced dressing.
Mediterranean Lentil Salad:
This Mediterranean Lentil Salad tosses protein-packed lentils and fresh vegetables in a simple red wine vinaigrette to give you a refreshing, light, and healthy lunch or side dish. With 12 grams of protein per serving, just one bowl will keep you full for hours!
Creamy Salads
Coleslaw:
The only Vegan Coleslaw recipe you need! Shredded cabbage and carrots are tossed in a tangy and creamy vegan mayo-based dressing to give you the ultimate summer side dish or sandwich topping. Easy to make with less than 10 ingredients.
Best Ever Potato Salad:
Creamy Vegan Potato Salad tastes just like the classic version you know and love. Tender boiled potatoes are tossed in a vegan mayo-based dressing with scallions and red onions to give you a flavor-packed side dish to bring to the barbecue or serve with dinner. Ready to eat in just 40 minutes!
Creamy Corn Salad:
This Creamy Vegan Corn Salad is the perfect Summer side dish for BBQ parties and any get-togethers. It’s ready in 10 minutes and you can make it in big batches. Egg-free and dairy-free.
Waldorf Salad:
This Vegan Waldorf Salad is easy and refreshing. Crunchy apples, juicy grapes, and toasted walnuts are tossed in a sweet and tangy yogurt dressing and served in crisp lettuce leaves for a crowd-pleasing fall side dish or appetizer.
Pasta Salads
Italian Pasta Salad:
Italian Pasta Salad is a must have vegan side dish for Summer get-togethers, BBQs and potlucks, but you can enjoy it as a light lunch/dinner all-year round. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this tasty dish is a guaranteed hit.
Pesto Pasta Salad:
This easy Pesto Pasta Salad comes together in no time with just 7 simple ingredients, like vegan pesto sauce, cooked pasta, chickpeas, and vegetables. Enjoy it as a refreshing and herbaceous lunch or pack it for the picnic.
Pearl Couscous Salad:
Pearl Couscous Salad is a healthy vegan summer side dish, that’s fresh and tasty! You can serve it warm or cold, it will be delicious either way. Packed with juicy tomatoes, basil, cucumber and black olives, it is the perfect addition to your BBQ party!
Red Lentil Pasta Salad:
This high-protein vegan Red Lentil Pasta Salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. It makes a great side dish or even a satisfying, light dinner. It’s a great healthier choice for cookouts and BBQ parties.
Fruit Salads
Summer Fruit Salad:
This healthy Summer Fruit Salad with Rosewater Dressing is an easy Summer dessert made with fresh, sweet fruits. Perfect for potlucks and Sunday brunch.
Fall Fruit Salad:
This vegan Fall Fruit Salad is the perfect side dish, healthy dessert, or easy breakfast for the holidays. Fresh fruit is tossed in a creamy orange dressing to give you a sweet and refreshing dish in less than 30 minutes.
Christmas Fruit Salad:
These vegan Christmas Fruit Salad Cups will surely impress your guests and family members! They are cute, oh-so heavenly and take only minutes to make!