21 Best Vegan Salad Recipes

 

21 Best Vegan Salad Recipes

 

Vegetables and salad dressings can usually be obtained and prepared at a much lower than expensive meats. A 21 Best Vegan Salad Recipe is a great way to keep your grocery budget in check. Below, we put together a list of easy recipes you can make for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast!

 

A traditional Tuna Nicoise salad involves typically 3-4 elements: potatoes, olives, tomatoes and tuna, but this quick veganized version gives you all the flavor with none of the fish. For hearty veggies like chickpeas or kidney beans, just first drain then mash them to distribute that flavor evenly throughout your salad.

Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad

 

This vegan salad recipe combines chickpeas, carrots, peppers, raisins, and couscous for a satisfying dish to the palate.

 

I recommend that you make this Moroccan carrot and chickpea salad at least 30 minutes before you plan on eating it so the couscous can soak up all the delicious flavors. Serve with fresh mint leaves or cilantro for a zesty flavor.

Kale and Quinoa Salad

 

Using a low-fat yogurt dressing, you can keep this vegan kale and quinoa salad recipe light. You may also want to add carrots or other vegetables you prefer. When you make your dressings, you know exactly what is in them!

This side dish will have your entire family begging for more after just one bowl!

This vegan salad recipe combines chickpeas, carrots, peppers, raisins, and couscous for a satisfying dish to the palate. I recommend that you make this Moroccan carrot and chickpea salad at least 30 minutes before you plan on eating it so the couscous can soak up all the delicious flavors. Serve with fresh mint leaves or cilantro for a zesty flavor. Using a low-fat yogurt dressing, you can keep this vegan kale and quinoa salad recipe light. You may also want to add carrots or other vegetables you prefer. When you make your dressings, you know exactly what is in them! This side dish will have your entire family begging for more after just one bowl!

This vegan Quinoa Chickpea Salad is sure to please! It's easy to prepare, filling, and has a great flavor that everyone will enjoy. This meal is perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve with plant-based meat substitutes or from-scratch recipes of your choice for some extra protein!

 

1/2 pound dried chickpeas (or 1 5-ounce can) 2 cups water 1/4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups finely chopped kale leaves 6 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced 2 green bell peppers, seeded and minced 8

If you're trying to get your family to eat more vegetables, this Quinoa Chickpea Salad is the perfect way to introduce them! To make this salad, rinse your chickpeas and place in a pot with about 2 cups of water. Bring the chickpeas to a boil then simmer for about an hour or until tender. Drain the excess liquid from the pan and give them a quick mash so you can distribute their flavor throughout your salad. Add in any other vegetables that are still hanging around your fridge-cucumbers, carrots, peppers-and cook for another 5 minutes or so. Remove from heat and set aside while you prepare the dressing by combining raisins, lemon juice, olive oil tahini