30 Spring Salad Recipes
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These 30 Spring Salad Recipes are a mix of light & fresh and comforting & delicious. All of the salads are vegan and perfect for a party!
I think at this point you guys know I love a tasty salad in the warmer months – especially a pasta salad! But, whether you keep things lighter with just veggies or bulk it up with some pasta, there is no wrong way to eat a salad in the spring time.
I especially love salads because they make a TON of food and are perfect for next-day lunches or a picnic/BBQ! If you are lucky enough to have space for a garden, it is also a great time to start thinking about ingredients you’d like to grow to add to your salads! I’m personally growing 3 types of peppers this year – habanero, poblano & bell.
Grab your favorite salad bowl and get ready to dig into some fresh and delicious eats!
Crispy Cauliflower Pasta Salad
If you are looking for a pasta salad that can be served as a side or an entree AND is totally flavor-packed, then look no further. The cauliflower is seasoned and baked to perfection, then served over a bed of pasta, sun-dried tomatoes & arugula. THEN, everything is tossed together with a lemon & shallot vinaigrette, avocado and toasted walnuts. This is seriously a flavor explosion!!!
Vegan Smashed Potato Salad
I don’t normally jump on trendy recipes, but I keep seeing this one online and I just knew I needed to vegan-ize it! We’re amping up salad season with this Vegan Smashed Potato Salad! Yukon gold potatoes are boiled and then smashed. Drizzled with oil and baked until crispy. Then we’re making my favorite potato salad dressing and mixing the potatoes up with some celery and green onion. A delicious vegan side dish that you will love!
Creamy Vegan Southwest Pasta Salad
Bow tie pasta, tons of veggies & soyrizo topped off with a creamy southwest dressing that is to die for!
Teriyaki Tofu & Rice Noodle Salad
This Teriyaki Tofu & Rice Noodle Salad is salad goals! It has tons of crunchy veggies, crispy teriyaki tofu strips, rice noodles and a sweet & spicy soy dressing. It hits all the marks. The best flavors & textures, plus it is packed with healthy ingredients & plant protein. Great for make ahead lunches!
Vegan BLT Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is so flavorful! From the salty tempeh bacon, to the creamy avocado, to the crunchy red onion…so much good stuff going on in here.
Green Goddess Detox Salad
This Green Goddess Detox Salad is packed with roasted pesto potatoes, delicious raw veggies and topped off with a lemon vinaigrette. The perfect salad when you want something healthy and delicious.
Little Gem Caesar Salad
Caesar salad is one of my top comfort food recipes. And while I’ve made multiple versions of this classic recipe, this Little Gem Caesar Salad might be my favorite. Little gem lettuce is adorable and gives you the perfect crunch. My Caesar dressing recipe is a reader favorite. And the addition of avocado and baked chickpea breadcrumbs is unmatched. You’re going to love it!
Roasted Tomato & Basil Orzo Salad
The combo of roasted tomatoes & garlic with fresh basil and cubes of vegan feta might be my favorite thing ever. This orzo pasta salad is the perfect summer dinner – it is filling, fresh and delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a truly delicious vegan dinner!
Toasted Breadcrumb and Vegan Parmesan Kale Salad
This Toasted Breadcrumb and Vegan Parmesan Kale Salad is what kale salads should always be – delicious! Ready in 30 minutes and tossed in a light lemon vinaigrette!
Buffalo Chickpea Pasta Salad
This Buffalo Chickpea Pasta Salad is what pasta salad should be! Chilled pasta is tossed with crunchy veggies, the BEST green chile vegan ranch and buffalo chickpeas. You get a little bit of kick from the chickpeas and so much great flavor from the dressing. This is the perfect BBQ side dish or make ahead lunch!
Cold Tahini Noodle Salad
I think we all know I have an obsession with my Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe. I could eat that stuff every night of the week. But, I know that there are a lot of people out there with nut allergies and I don’t want anyone to miss out – so tahini is the next best thing! And this spicy tahini sauce does not disappoint! This salad has everything – the veggies are crunchy, the noodles are chilled and the sauce adds the perfect amount of creaminess & spice.
BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad
I LOVE pasta salad season! I mean I eat pasta salad all year long, but it is especially my favorite in the warmer months! It requires very little cooking and can be made ahead of time for parties, or quick, cold meals. This BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad is packed with veggies, has some black beans for protein and the vegan ranch dressing is addicting.
Super Green Vegan Taco Salad
Sometimes you just want all of your favorite taco flavors, but you want them in the form of a big bowl of healthy greens. Impossible, you say? Well I am here to show you how to make a taco salad that is not only tasty, but is filled with tons of greens, plenty of protein and a tasty dressing.
Vegan Macaroni Salad
This Vegan Macaroni Salad is a lighter, vegan-ized version of a classic BBQ staple. This is a total crowd pleaser.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad is great for make ahead lunches or to bring to a party. Cooled quinoa is tossed with roasted red peppers, avocado, chickpeas, parsley, vegan feta, red onion and a basil dressing. A healthy and tasty vegan recipe that comes together quickly!
Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
Looking for the best pasta salad recipe? I’ve got you covered! This Lemon Basil Pasta Salad is bright, fresh, and super easy. The combo of fresh greens, chilled pasta, vegan feta and lemon dressing is the best.
Vegan Potato Salad
Make a summer favorite plant-based with this super simple (and delicious) Vegan Potato Salad. A new age take with all of the classic flavors.
Buffalo Tempeh Salad
Give me a buffalo/ranch combo and I am a happy girl. But making it healthy AND tasty makes it even better! And this Buffalo Tempeh Salad does just that. Tempeh is cubed, boiled and then pan fried until crispy. Tossed in buffalo sauce for the perfect crispy/saucy mash up. It is then served over a HUGE salad with tons of veggies. The whole thing is tossed in a lightened up vegan ranch. And you have a high protein, low carb, delicious vegan salad! Perfect for a party, quick dinner or easy lunch!
Kale Pesto Pasta Salad
This Kale Pesto Pasta Salad exudes spring vibes! The pesto has sneaky veggies – aka an entire bunch of kale! It gives the pesto a super earthy flavor that I’m obsessed with. The lemon juice adds lots of brightness, the chickpeas add some protein and the vegan feta adds some tang. This is the perfect pasta salad for meal prep or a party!
Sesame Crusted Tofu Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Sesame Crusted Tofu Brussels Sprouts Salad is going to be on repeat at my house. It is made with simple ingredients, but packs so much flavor. Tofu is coated in an everything but the bagel seasoning mix and then baked until crispy. The brussels sprouts are shaved and then tossed in a maple/sesame dressing. And the whole thing is topped off with a drizzle of spicy mayo. It is delish!
Roasted Cauliflower Couscous Salad
There’s something about roasted cauliflower in a salad. It adds the perfect crunch & some warmth – plus you can never have too many veggies. This salad is healthy, delicious and filling. The cauliflower & chickpeas are seasoned and roasted until crispy. The pearl couscous is cooked in broth and chilled before being added to the salad. It all comes together with arugula and a vegan yogurt dill dressing. This salad has a little bit of everything and will not disappoint!
Grilled Tempeh Greek Salad
This is seriously the ULTIMATE Greek Salad!!! It has the perfect amount of tanginess from the dressing, crunch from the veggies and crispiness from the grilled tempeh. This is the type of salad you can eat as an entree – trust me, it is very filling and satisfying!
Vegan Gnocchi Potato Salad
What’s better than potato salad…well, potato salad made with gnocchi, of course! Using gnocchi cuts down on the cooking time, and we’re making this even more fun by using a mix of traditional potato gnocchi and Trader Joe’s kale gnocchi – don’t worry, you can also just use all potato. This twist on a classic is quick, tasty and perfect for a picnic or summer BBQ.
Roasted Carrots, Brussels Sprouts & Acini Salad
I cannot say how much I am in love with this salad. It has everything you could ask for – tender carrots, crispy brussels sprouts, pasta, naan and a mustard tahini dressing. It is so easy to layer everything on a large platter and serve this up at a lunch or brunch. You are going to want to eat this all summer long!
Cold Peanut Noodle Salad
This Cold Peanut Noodle Salad is something I make ALLLLLL the time! Whenever I have friends over, it is my go-to. It is easy to make, can be made ahead of time, and my peanut sauce recipe cannot be beat! This is also great if you want to make it ahead of time for weekday lunches!
Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
As we head into the end of summer, pasta salad is a staple in my house. It requires very few dishes and almost no cooking. And this Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad has massaged kale, a creamy pesto sauce and plenty of veggies. Topped off with vegan parmesan and Calabrian chili paste for a little zip.
Black Bean Quinoa Salad
I am coming off the most gnarly cold and am craving all of the veggies…and just healthy stuff in general. The first thing on my list was this Black Bean Quinoa Salad. It requires minimal work to make, is packed with veggies & plant protein, and is super tasty! The dressing is light and has the perfect tang from lime juice. The prep time for this recipe is super quick since we are going to use leftover quinoa. And the veggies add the perfect crunch. This is my dream meal prep salad!
Pretzel Crusted Buffalo Tempeh Salad
This salad is what every vegan wishes they could get at a restaurant 😂 It has all of those classic “restaurant salad flavors” but all vegan and homemade. If you are looking for comfort food in salad form, then look no further, this is it.
Brussels Sprouts Corn Salad with Chipotle Ranch
This is the salad you are going to want to eat all summer long! It is super easy, has a ton of fresh ingredients and can be prepped ahead of time. The longer it sits, the more the flavors come together. And since we are using shredded brussels sprouts for the greens, they will hold their shape nicely even once they are dressed. Win!
Roasted Eggplant Couscous Salad
Tired of your run-of-the-mill salad? This Roasted Eggplant Couscous Salad is layered with so many flavors and textures and can be made ahead of time for any easy grab and go lunch. You can also serve it up with falafel for a heartier meal.
