29 Easy Summer Vegan Salads To Make
When the weather heats up, simple, fresh meals take center stage. These summer vegan salads are designed for easy days, relaxed gatherings and picnics, and light, satisfying eating.
This curated collection of summer vegan salads captures the essence of warm-weather living. You’ll find them fresh, vibrant, and effortlessly satisfying.
From crisp cucumber and garden-inspired dishes to creamy potato salads, colorful slaws, and protein-rich bowls, each recipe is designed to highlight the natural flavors of the season. Ideal for relaxed lunches, outdoor gatherings, and simple weeknight meals, these salads offer a balanced mix of light and hearty options that feel both nourishing and beautifully uncomplicated.
Summer Potato Salads
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Delicious potato sald for summer that is refreshing and nutritious. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, potlucks or casual dinners.
If you're looking for a refreshing and nutritious dish this summer, you’ll love this Vegan Green Bean Potato Salad. This easy vegan salad recipe combines tender baby potatoes with crisp green beans for a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. Tossed in a light vinaigrette and enhanced with fresh herbs, it’s the perfect side dish for summer picnics, barbecues, potlucks or casual weeknight dinners. Not only does it look beautiful on the plate, but it's a delicious crowd-pleaser, too!
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Vegan Greek Potato Salad
Delightful potato salad inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for lunch and dinner. Take to your next picnic, barbeque or potluck
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Pesto Potato Salad
Pesto Potato Salad is a big crowd-pleaser at picnics, gatherings, and at home!
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Easy Vegan Potato Salad
This Easy Vegan Potato Salad is delightful and sure to satisfy! It is the perfect side dish for picnics, barbecues, or any other summer gathering. It has all the the goodness of potatoes with a creamy, dairy-free dressing that brings all the classic flavors to life!
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Vegan Cajun Potato Salad
The spicy and tangy flavors of our Vegan Cajun Potato Salad will delight everyone’s taste buds. It’s made with tender red potatoes that are perfectly coated in the creamy Cajun-infused sauce, which has an excellent mix of vegan mayonnaise, veggies, herbs and special spices.
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Summer Coleslaw
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Vegan Mexican Chipotle Coleslaw
So easy to make and so deliciously packed with flavor!
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Vegan Creamy Coleslaw
Use this coleslaw as a salad addition to meals, picnics, potlucks and gatherings. Add it to tacos, burritos, wraps, sandwiches, and burgers for summer taste and flair!
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Vegan Asian-Inspired Coleslaw
This colorful Vegan Asian Coleslaw is a wonderful medley of crisp vegetables blended in a savory-sweet sauce that will wow your taste senses. This beautiful and healthy dish is made with fresh cabbage and vegetables.
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Summer Salads with Fruit
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Beet and Mango Salad with Citrus Dressing
This salad combines the earthiness of roasted beets, the sweetness of juicy mangoes, and a mix of fresh greens. The citrus dressing, infused with orange and lemon, adds a tangy and refreshing twist.
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Arugula, Blueberry, and Feta Salad
This salad is like edible art with it's colors. It's makes a lovely starter before a main course.
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Strawberry Asparagus Salad
This strawberry asparagus salad is a quick, fresh, and flavorful vegan dish that highlights the best of spring and summer. With sweet strawberries, delicious asparagus, and a tangy balsamic dressing, it’s perfect for entertaining, brunch, or everyday meals.
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Fruit Salad
Fruit salad is vibrant and refreshing. Use as a dessert, or an addition to picnics or potluck gatherings.
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Spinach Nectarine Salad
This Spinach Nectarine Salad combines the sweetness of ripe nectarines with the freshness of baby spinach, creating a delightful balance of harmonious flavors.
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Avocado and Mango Salad
A,mazing 15-minute salad for summertime fun! Juicy mangos and cream avocado with fresh greens and flavors from red onion and cilantro. All tossed in a tangy, sweet dressing.
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Blackberry, Strawberry, Spinach Salad
Vibrant colors and bursting with sweet and tangy flavors. Capture the taste of summer in every bite!
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Melon Blackberry Herb Salad
Savor the delightful flavors of summer with this Melon Blackberry Herb Salad! It is a refreshing cantaloupe, honeydew, and blackberry salad.
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Summer Salads for Meals & Sides
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Black Bean and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lime Tahini
Hearty roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned black beans come together with fresh greens and a creamy lime dressing in this easy, flavor-packed taco salad.
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White Bean and Artichoke Salad
This vibrant White Bean and Artichoke Salad is a protein-packed, Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s fresh, satisfying, and ready in 15 minutes. Easy to make for picnics, potlucks, and for summer dinners
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French Chopped Salad
Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, this salad is easy to prepare for busy summer days. Use as a side or a summer light meal.
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Quick White Bean Salad
Don’t have a lot time but want something hearty and satisfying. This salad hits the spot! This a great prep dish because you can make it ahead of time. It is a great salad, sandwich or wrap fill for lunches or easy next day dinners.
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Mexican Quinoa Salad
Spice up your meals with this vibrant Mexican Quinoa Salad. It’s zesty, protein-packed bowl loaded with black beans, corn, quinoa, tomatoes, onion, peppers, and fresh herbs, in a tangy dressing.
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Vegan Italian Chopped Salad
Hearty and satisfying salad that can be served as a meal or a side. Perfect for your entertaining menu for summer.
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French White Bean Salad
This Vegan French White Bean Salad combines creamy white beans, crisp green beans, radishes, celery, capers, and fresh herbs with a bright lemon-Dijon shallot vinaigrette. It’s an easy, fresh, protein-rich salad that’s perfect for lunches, picnics, potlucks, and make-ahead meals.
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Side Salad
This vegan side salad recipe is a quick and easy way to add some fresh and nutritious greens to any meal. The salad includes a mix of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sliced almonds or toasted sunflower seeds, and vegan feta, all tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas
This vegan quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make. Roasted vegetables and chickpeas are combined with quinoa and a tangy lemon dressing for a flavorful and nutritious meal. The recipe can be customized with different vegetables and toppings.
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Tabbouleh Salad
Tabbouleh salad is a beloved dish of Middle Eastern origin that has become popular around the world for its fresh and flavorful ingredients. This light and healthy salad is perfect for a hot summer day, as it is typically served cold and provides a refreshing burst of flavor. With its combination of parsley, mint, tomatoes, and bulgur wheat, tabbouleh salad offers a mix of flavors and textures that are both satisfying and nutritious. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or a light lunch, tabbouleh salad is a delicious and easy way to add some Middle Eastern flair to your meal.
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Vegan Greek Salad
This Vegan Greek Salad recipe is a refreshing and delicious. It features crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red peppers, sliced red onion, olives, parsley and a flavorful dressing.
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