10 Simple Vegan Salad Recipes

10 Simple Vegan Salad Recipes

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1. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas (rinsed)

• 1 cucumber (diced)

• 1 tomato (chopped)

• ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: Add chopped parsley or olives.
Tip: Great for meal prep — holds up well 2–3 days refrigerated.

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2. Creamy Avocado Kale Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped kale

• 1 ripe avocado

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Salt & pepper

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Steps:
Massage avocado, oil, and lemon into kale until soft and coated.
Optional: Add roasted chickpeas or hemp seeds for crunch.

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3. Rainbow Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• ½ bell pepper (diced)

• ½ cup corn (fresh or frozen)

• 1 carrot (grated)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• Salt & pepper

Optional: Add black beans or avocado.
Flavor twist: Add lime juice + cilantro for a Tex-Mex vibe.

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4. Asian Sesame Noodle Salad

Ingredients:

• 200g cooked noodles (soba or rice noodles)

• 1 cup shredded cabbage

• 1 carrot (julienned)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Optional: Add tofu cubes or edamame for protein.

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5. Simple Lentil & Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils

• 2 cups baby spinach

• 1 small tomato (chopped)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• Salt & pepper

Optional: Add walnuts or sunflower seeds for texture.

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6. Roasted Veggie Salad Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup roasted veggies (carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli)

• 1 cup greens (spinach or arugula)

• 1 tbsp tahini

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp maple syrup or agave

• Pinch salt

Mix dressing: tahini + lemon + maple syrup + water to thin.
Optional: Add cooked grains (quinoa, rice) to make it a meal.

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7. Black Bean Southwest Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans (rinsed)

• 1 cup corn

• ½ red pepper (chopped)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lime

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt to taste

Optional: Add diced avocado or salsa.
Great with: tortilla chips or in wraps.

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8. Cucumber Peanut Crunch Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)

• 1 carrot (shaved into ribbons)

• 1 tbsp peanut butter

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp lime juice

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• Crushed peanuts for topping

Whisk dressing: peanut butter + soy sauce + lime + maple syrup + splash of water.
Optional: Add chili flakes for spice.

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9. Tofu & Broccoli Warm Salad

Ingredients:

• ½ block firm tofu (cubed)

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• Greens for base

Steps:
Sauté tofu + broccoli in soy + sesame + maple mix 5–7 min.
Serve warm over greens.

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10. Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato (roasted, cubed)

• ½ can black beans

• 1 green onion (chopped)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp lime juice

• Salt & cumin to taste

Optional: Add avocado or cilantro.
Meal idea: Serve over quinoa or mixed greens.

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🥬 Quick Dressing Formula (Universal Vegan Mixes)

You can make any of these salads shine with one of these 3 mix-and-match dressings: