25 Vegan Salad Recipes

2. Red cabbage slaw

This red cabbage slaw is easy, crunchy, and comforting just like a regular slaw. This wholesome version is with apples, walnuts, and a creamy mustard vinaigrette - a wonderfully sweet and acidic flavor combination.

This raw zucchini salad is a refreshing, bright green summer salad. We marinate zucchini and add cherry tomatoes and roasted pine nuts, it's great for bringing to potlucks and summer barbecues.

4. Moroccan carrot salad

Moroccan carrot salad is a delicious and aromatic recipe with tender boiled carrots, lentils, fragrant ground cumin, and fresh herbs. It's a great lunch idea and meal-prep-friendly as it keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days.

5. Green bean salad

This tender green bean salad with a creamy mustard dressing is the easiest and tastiest salad of its kind. Add fresh tomatoes, red onions and shaved almonds for a colorful and crispy topping.

6. Barley salad

This barley salad with roasted vegetables is the perfect grain salad for meal prep and a healthy lunch. It's a handy salad for summer cookouts, office lunches and potlucks.

7. Easy Italian salad

Easy, quick to make, and a perfect pairing with most main dishes. This Italian salad has the perfect balance of crispy croutons, olives and fresh greens - and it's great as a base salad for lunch and dinner with an addition of protein.

9. Tofu salad

This tofu salad recipe is a crunchy and healthy bowl of fresh greens and fried jerky-like tofu - just perfect for lunch or dinner. Low in calories, high in flavor and very filling. Drizzle with a creamy tahini sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added healthy fats.

10. Simple side salad

This 5-minute side salad is a simple recipe you can serve with most main meals. It's quick, crunchy, fresh, and colorful with easy-to-find ingredients and a creamy Italian dressing.

11. Chickpea salad

This chickpea salad recipe with tomatoes and arugula is a simple and fulfilling dish, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, as a starter, or as a side dish. We like to serve this with our focaccia, but it's also great with a thick slice of bread.

13. Pasta salad

This vegan pasta salad is perfect as a make-ahead lunch and dinner - for work or at home. It is incredibly nutritious, full of healthy vitamins, and will please kids and adult alike.

14. Shaved brussels sprout salad

This shaved Brussels sprout salad is perfect for the holidays, or as a side for a delicious everyday dinner. Ready in 15 minutes and no cooking required, simply marinate the sprouts with a creamy mustard dressing for a glassy and delicious finish.

16. Chickpea pasta salad

Plant-based protein in a wholesome way with chickpeas, fresh greens and pasta. This chickpea pasta salad is a quick and healthy recipe made with fresh and nutritious ingredients in less than 20 minutes.

17. Vegan couscous salad

This vegan couscous salad is easy, fresh, crispy, and super nutritious. Toss it with a simple homemade lemon vinaigrette and fresh herbs to make this easy, delicious and healthy meal.

18. Tomato cucumber onion salad

This tomato cucumber onion salad is a crunchy, refreshing, simple dish that you can enjoy as a starter or as a side dish. Pick your favorite tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red onion and drizzle with a creamy Italian lemon vinaigrette.

19. Eggplant salad

A delightful warm eggplant salad that can be eaten with or without pasta. Perfect for summer cookouts, school, office lunches, and potlucks.

20. Cauliflower salad

Our creamy vegan cauliflower salad has no bacon, mayonnaise, or dairy; we roast the cauliflower florets with olive oil and toss them in a velvety smooth tahini dressing. Serve as a wholesome lunch or as a colorful dinner, it's a Mediterranean-inspired dish that your family will love.

21. Mashed chickpea salad

Mashed chickpeas combined with vegan mayonnaise make a perfect sandwich filling and potato topping. This mashed chickpea salad is creamy, tangy, and tastes a little bit like tuna! It's a quick vegan salad ready in just 10 minutes, and no cooking is required.

22. Sweet potato lentil salad

Lentils and roasted sweet potatoes, married by a Mediterranean-tasting cumin and paprika dressing, are a match made in heaven! A wholesome and flavor-packed meal, this recipe has claimed one of the highest spots on our top 10 favorite salads list.

23. Black bean salad

This black bean salad with tender roasted sweet potatoes is a fiber-rich vegan salad idea. Inspired by Mexican flavors, this recipe is perfect for making ahead and eating for a quick and nutritious lunch, as a healthy dinner, or bringing potlucks and picnics.

24. Rainbow kale salad

Add color and flavor to your table with this vibrant and vitamin-packed kale salad. Honestly, it's one of our favorite winter salads ever. It's excellent as a starter or side dish for a memorable holiday meal during the winter holidays, and it's perfect as an easy lunch or dinner.

25. Carrot salad

This colorful and raw carrot salad is a great appetizer idea, side dish, or lunch idea, just add chickpeas and slivered almonds for extra fats and protein. What makes this vegan salad extra special is the creamy and slightly sweet mustard dressing - a must-try salad!

Best toppings for salad

If you liked these vegan salads, you might also enjoy these toppings:

• Homemade croutons: perfect as a crunchy topping for salads and soups.
• Slow roasted tomatoes with fresh herbs, grated garlic and a rich and tangy flavor
• Easy roasted chickpeas: light and crispy, and a great addition of fiber and protein to your salads.
• 5-minute tahini sauce: the creamiest and easiest of salad dressings with lemon, garlic and tahini.
• Vegan pesto: a 5-min recipe, and a great way to add healthy fats to your greens.

Or see our favorite vegan sauces, all of them give bold flavor to any salad meal.

How to serve vegan salads

These bowls and salads can be used for vegan lunches and easy dinners, especially when paired with ancient grains and sides:

• 5-minute couscous
• Italian flatbread
• 25 vegetable side dishes
• 25 vegan appetizers
• 20 vegan chickpea recipes

How to store vegan salads

Store the vegan salads in a bowl covered with a lid or in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 3 days.

To maximize its flavor take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving it. We do not recommend freezing the salads.

For many more 30-minute meal ideas, check out our 30-minute meal category page.