salads
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Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleStrawberry-Radish Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
This light spring salad makes a bright and fresh side dish when the weather starts to warm up. Here, a bed of tender mixed greens and fresh mint leaves is piled high with thinly sliced radishes, jammy strawberries, and refreshing cucumber to create a tantalizing trifecta of toppers. A creamy lemon dressing—which gets its velvety […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleDreena Burton’s Easy 3-Bean Salad
This is a fresh, oil-free variation on the three-bean salad often found in grocery store delis. It tastes best after a day in the fridge so the flavors can meld, but you can absolutely eat it fresh. The hearty combination of chickpeas, kidney beans, and black beans is complemented by crunchy celery, sweet apple, and […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleOrange Farro Salad with Pan-Roasted Tomatoes
Tired of eating salads that leave you hungry 30 minutes later? This hearty salad is packed full of hunger-busting ingredients that will power you through a busy day without a problem. Chewy farro soaks up the tangy flavors of a citrusy vinaigrette while pan-roasted tomatoes add their sweet juices to the jumble of fresh veggies. […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleCornucopia Kale Salad
This eye-catching kale salad features roasted sweet potatoes, tart pomegranate arils, and crunchy pumpkin seeds to create an abundant main course–worthy meal. A homemade dressing that’s equal parts creamy, tangy, and savory adorns each bowl with a drizzle of gold. If you want to get creative and add some extra toppings, a few pickled onions […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleBlack Rice, Roasted Beet, and Orange Salad
Black rice creates a dramatic backdrop for colorful pops of produce in this delightful grain-forward salad. Antioxidant-rich beets are roasted in the oven until tender and sweet, then piled onto the bed of rice alongside juicy orange segments and crunchy green apple. A creamy garlic and mustard dressing ties everything together, uniting the sweet and […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleVegan Waldorf Salad
This veganized version of a New York–style Waldorf salad is packed full of traditional ingredients but adds chewy barley to deliver extra hunger-busting heft. Apples, celery, raisins, and barley are coated in a creamy tofu-based mayo that gets a dash of savory warmth from pumpkin pie spice, while a sprinkling of walnuts delivers the familiar […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleMojo-Seasoned Plantain Salad with Black Beans and Rice
Big, bright flavor comes with each bite of this crowd-pleasing plantain salad. It all starts by slathering red onion wedges and sliced plantains in a mojo dressing—a savory, citrusy marinade that hails from Cuba—and roasting them to tender perfection. The plantain medley is then tossed with black beans, brown rice, and cherry tomatoes before being […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleBalsamic-Roasted Delicata Squash Salad
This grain-forward delicata squash salad is packed full of fresh flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and keep a rumbling tummy satisfied. The base of chewy quinoa is tossed with plump cherry tomatoes, hearty white beans, and tender balsamic-glazed squash to create a vibrant medley of good-for-you ingredients. A sweet and savory balsamic vinaigrette […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleLayered Black Rice Salad
Be prepared for an abundance of “oohs” and “aahs” when you present this multicolor black rice salad at your next dinner party. The chewy rice creates eye-catching bands of deep purple grains that are stacked between crunchy carrots, tangy red onion, hearty edamame, and aromatic herbs. A zesty lime and soy dressing seeps down among […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleGreek Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Tofu Feta
This impressive vegan Greek salad packs incredible flavors without all the oil and cheese often found in this classic Mediterranean dish. Tender salad greens are tossed with tangy Kalamata olives, crisp red onion, refreshing cucumber, and juicy tomatoes to ensure each forkful is loaded with colorful produce. But the real star of this salad is […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleKid-Friendly Rainbow Salad
Perfect for potlucks or other group gatherings, this easy rainbow salad serves up an array of colors and flavors with a slightly sweet profile. A bed of hearty whole wheat couscous provides a delicious backdrop for crunchy carrots, creamy kidney beans, juicy corn, and crisp cucumbers (among other tasty ingredients), but feel free to use […] -
Vegan Menus & CollectionsSee article22 Great Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe Ideas
Perfect for potlucks and picnics, these vegan pasta salad recipes shine as either a side dish or the main event. If you have bad memories of macaroni noodles drenched in a sickly sweet mayonnaise sauce, don’t worry: These easy pasta salads highlight fresh produce and lightened-up dressings. From juicy stone fruits to spicy kimchi, each […]