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    20 Vegan Summer Salads

    Published: Jul 6, 2022 by Richa 4 Comments

    These Vegan Summer Salads are just perfect for hot days! They are colorful, packed with vibrant summer produce, easy to make ahead of time, and healthy as well! Salads with beans, chickpeas, lentils, veggies, pasta and more.

    collage of vegan summer salads

    Here are 20 Vegan Summer Salads that are perfectly satisfying and filling and full of fresh vibrant summer produce! And not all kale salads! The best part? Most of these can be made ahead making these perfect for midweek lunches during the work week.

    They also travel well and are perfect candidates for your next picnic, potluck, and family gathering.  I listed them according to main ingredients with a separate section for

    • Lentil salads
    • Chickpea salads
    • Bean salads
    • Vegetable salads
    • Noodles & Pasta salads

    So just jump right to the section that interests you most. I’m sure I’ve got a salad for every taste in this collection. Let’s get started! As always, click on the recipe card to see the actual recipe. Let me know which one’s your favorite in the comment section below!

    20 Vegan Summer Salads with beans, chickpeas, lentils, veggies, pasta and more

    Lentil Salads

    Lentils are hearty, earthy and are a great addition to salads. They make for a lighter meal!

    Lentil Orzo Salad
    Keep things simple this summer with this easy vegan lentil orzo salad. It's packed with protein-rich lentils and ancient grain farro. Perfect for picnics, potlucks and mealprep. Nutfree Soyfree. Gluten-free option
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    Curried Sweet Potato Lentil Salad
    Curried Sweet Potato Lentil Salad. Simple Indian spices, roasted sweet potato, earthy lentils, lime juice and a refreshing lunch bowl. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Nut-free Recipe. Can be made oil-free.
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    Curried Sweet Potato Lentil Salad. Simple Indian spices, roasted sweet potato, earthy lentils, lime juice and a refreshing lunch bowl. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Nut-free Recipe. Can be made oil-free. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #glutenfree #veganricha
    Falafel Spice Lentil Salad Sandwich Recipe
    Falafel Spice Lentil Salad Sandwich with lemony tahini dressing. Lentils spiced with falafel spices & pickles, serve in sandwich or pita bread. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be made gluten-free with a gluten-free wrap or bread.
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    Chickpea Salads

    Chickpea salads are always a fave. Be it a salad bowl or smashed chickpea salad in sandwiches or lettuce cups!

    Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    For a healthy and easy lunch try this Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe. Summery and fresh! Soyfree Nutfree. Serve with gluten-free bread or lettuce for gluten-free
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    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    This Mediterranean Sandwich with Chickpea salad with sun dried tomato, tahini and Za’atar makes a delicious vegan lunch sandwich. Soyfree and nutfree. Skip the bread and serve with lettuce cups for Glutenfree! It’s also a great salad for a week-day lunch, picnic, or potluck!
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    Mediterranean chickpea salad sandwich on a wooden board
    Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    This Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich is the ultimate vegan lunch sandwich with a spicy chickpea salad that has all the flavors of buffalo wings! 100% plant-based perfect for a summer picnic or as an office lunch!
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    Chickpea Sundal
    Cooked chickpeas and flavors of coconut and spiced with mustard seeds, curry leaves and urad dal, this dish is a huge crowd pleaser.  It is also free of dairy, egg, corn, soy, gluten, nut, and grain.
    Cooked chickpea sundal in 2 different bowls.
    Spicy Chickpea Sweet Potato Salad Bowl with Tahini Dressing
    If you need a healthy salad bowl recipe that feels like comfort food, make this spicy sweet potato chickpea salad bowl with creamy tahini dressing! Great as a lunch salad or for meal prep. Smoky bbq spiced baked veggies, leafy greens, nuts, seeds and a creamy vegan dressing! 
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    two bowls of sweet potato chickpea salad with tahini dressing

    Bean Salads

    There are various beans that can be used in any of the earlier salads. Use the chickpeas lentils and beans interchangeably for a variety of options!

    Mexican Street Corn Salad with Black Beans and Chipotle Mayo. Elote Bean Salad
    Mexican Street Corn Salad with Black Beans and Chipotle Mayo. Elote Bean Salad. Serve with Tortilla Chips. Vegan Gluten free Nutfree Recipe. 
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    Mexican Street Corn Salad with Black Beans and Chipotle Mayo. Elote Bean Salad. Serve with Tortilla Chips. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Nutfree #soyfree #Recipe #veganricha | VeganRicha.com
    Black Bean Salad with Chimichurri - Summer Sweet Potato, Bean, Corn Salad
    Summer Black Bean Salad with Sweet Potato, Corn, Peppers and Chimichurri Dressing. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe
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    Summer Black Bean Salad with Sweet Potato, Corn, Peppers and Chimichurri Dressing. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Soy-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Vegetable and Tofu Salads

    Raw or roasted veggies in whole form or chopped up, all are amazing in salads and bowls. Add local seasonal and colorful veggies to your summer bowls


    Spicy BBQ Cauliflower Salad Bowl
    This Spicy BBQ Cauliflower Salad Bowl is a medley of exciting textures and bold flavors!, Oven-roasted sweet, spicy and smokey cauliflower on a bed of iceberg, apples pecans, drizzled with creamy Vegan Ranch. A vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free salad recipe that is healthy. 
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    bbq roasted cauliflower salad bowl drizzled with Vegan Ranch Dressing
    Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Sun dried Tomato Dressing
    Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Sun dried Tomato Dressing. Creamy Sun-dried tomato dressing with roasted veggies, spring greens, apples and pepitas. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free Recipe. Easily made nut-free 

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    Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Sun dried Tomato Dressing on white serving platter
    Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Carrot Walnut Taco "Meat"
    Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Carrot Walnut Taco "Meat". Vegan Taco filling. Meatless Taco Salad. Make a wrap or tacos or burrito. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe.  
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    Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Carrot Walnut Taco "Meat". Vegan Taco filling. Meatless Taco Salad. Make a wrap or tacos with it. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe.  #vegan #glutenfree #vegantaco #veganricha | VeganRicha.com
    Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe
    Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe. Kachumbar is a simple chopped salad with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt, pepper/cayenne, lemon dressing. Serve as a side with Indian curries, or as a dip with chips, or over burgers. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Oil-free Recipe.
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    Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe. Kachumbar is a simple chopped Summer Salad with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt pepper lemon dressing. Serve as a side with Indian curries, or as a dip with chips, or over burgers. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Oil-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com #vegan #glutenfree #veganricha
    Thai Salad with Chickpea Carrot Crumble & Garlic Soy Dressing
    Thai Salad with Chickpea Carrot Crumble & Garlic Sesame Soy Sauce Dressing. Crunchy Summer Salad with Ginger Chickpea Carrot crumble and garlicky dressing. Use lentils for variation. Add roasted peanut or other nuts. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe
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    Thai Salad with Chickpea Carrot Crumble & Garlic Sesame Soy Sauce Dressing. Crunchy Summer Salad with Ginger Chickpea Carrot crumble and garlicky dressing. Use lentils for variation. Add roasted peanut or other nuts. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan
    Vegan Potato Salad with Cauliflower, Chickpeas, & Zucchini
    This Vegan Potato Salad with cauliflower, chickpeas, & zucchini has the volume turned up since we are roasting all the vegetables together. It all gets tossed in a vegan sour cream and onion dressing that soaks into all those roasted veggies. Vegan & gluten-free, it is the best side dish for summer BBQs and picnics!
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    Vegan potato salad in a black bowl on a green kitchen towel
    Deconstructed Vegan Summer Rolls - Veggies Spring Rolls
    Crunchy Veggie Vegan Summer Rolls Deconstructed into a Bowl. Served with Date Sweetened Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce. Fresh Spring Rolls/ Rice paper rolls in a bowl. Make a bowl, wrap or fill up rice paper wrappers. Vegan Gluten-free Oil-free Recipe. Use Sunbutter to  make it nutfree
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    Crunchy Veggie Vegan Summer Rolls Deconstructed into a Bowl. Served with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce. Fresh Spring Rolls/ Rice paper rolls in a bowl. Make a bowl, wrap or fill up rice paper wrappers. #Vegan #Glutenfree #Recipe #veganricha Use Sunbutter to make #nutfree | VeganRicha.com 
    Vietnamese inspired Curried Tofu Summer Bowl
    Tuck into a Vietnamese inspired Curried Tofu Noodle Bowls - so fresh and delicious. Rice noodles and quick-pickled vegetables topped with pan-fried sweet and salty curried tofu, drizzled with a spicy maple lime dressing. Glutenfree Nutfree!
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    Noodle & Pasta Salads

    Noodle salads are perfectly satisfying summer meals. They are a noodle bowl and a crunchy refreshing salad at the same time!

    Vegan Peanut Sesame Noodle Salad
    Peanut Sesame Noodle Salad -  a simple Thai-style cold noodle salad with an addictive peanut butter & sesame dressing that you will love. Perfect for meal prep. Glutenfree Nutfree optoons
    TRY THIS RECIPE
    Cold Soba Noodle Salad Recipe with Sesame Lime Ginger Dressing
    Cold Soba Noodle Salad Recipe. Noodle Salad Bowl with Peppers, Carrots, Zucchini, Green Onion and Sesame Lime Ginger Dressing. Refreshing Summer Salad. Vegan Nutfree. Gluten-free Option, Soy-free Option
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    Cold Soba Noodle Salad Recipe. Noodle Salad Bowl with Peppers, Carrots, Zucchini, Green Onion and Sesame Lime Ginger Dressing. Refreshing Summer Salad. #Vegan #Nutfree. #Glutenfree Option, #SoyfreeOption #veganricha #recipe
    Southwestern Pasta Salad with Black Bean Dressing
    This easy Southwestern Salad has macaroni, black beans, veggies tossed in a creamy sauce made with beans. Free of Dairy, egg, oil, soy, nut. Can be made corn-free and gluten-free with gf pasta.
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    Tabbouleh Pasta Salad
    Tabbouleh Pasta Salad. Parsley, tomatoes, fusilli pasta dressed with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon. Fresh Summer Salad. Vegan Soy-free Recipe. Can be made gluten-free with gf pasta.
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    Tabbouleh Pasta Salad. Parsley, tomatoes, fusilli pasta dressed with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon. Fresh Summer Salad. Vegan Soy-free Recipe. Can be made gluten-free with gf pasta. | VeganRicha.com #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan
    Easy Summer Salad with Roasted Veggies
    This Easy Summer Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables will be your new go-to for all potlucks and picnics! Perfectly cooked pasta, juicy tomatoes, smoky-sweet grilled veggies, and protein-rich chickpeas all tossed in a quick Italian dressing!  The perfect make-ahead bbq side dish or weeknight dinner. Nutfree, Soy-free easily made Gluten-free
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    vegan summer pasta salad with grilled vegetables in a bowl

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    1. Sue

      July 07, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      Your recipes Always look and taste delicious! I see some here I haven’t tried yet. I wish I was your neighbor so you could throw some leftovers my way! 🙂

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      • Vegan Richa Support

        July 09, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        hahaha

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    2. jillian

      July 06, 2022 at 7:19 am

      Thank you so much for all of these excellent recipes. I am excited to try them starting with the buffalo chickpea salad sandwich today.

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      • Vegan Richa Support

        July 09, 2022 at 12:16 pm

        Yay! let me know your favs

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