Fresh Summer Vegetarian Salad Recipes, Never Boring
Summer is the best time for fresh vegetarian salad recipes made with seasonal ingredients that can hang out in the fridge for days. I’ve rounded up these ten meal prep ready, fresh veggie salad recipes perfect for picnics, road trips, lunch or for al fresco dinning!
These vegetarian salads are among Vanilla And Bean’s community favorites because they’re hearty, versatile, and texture-rich. With vegan and gluten-free options, there’s a salad here for everyone! Which salad recipe will you try first?
4waystoyummy
Which salad is your favorite? I love salads with lots of add-ins. I think that is the key to make them satisfying.
Traci York
Hi Heide! Oh gosh, it’s hard to say. They’re all different. I let my cravings guide me :D Which one is your favorite?
Kim
These look so fresh and full of flavor. I need to eat like this more, and this amazing group of recipes will help!
Traci York
Hi Kim! Let me know what you try first!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
The hardest part about this roundup is deciding which one to make first! I’ve tried your mango quinoa salad and it was terrific, just the right amount of spice! Yum!
Traci
Hooray! So happy to hear you enjoyed the mango quinoa salad :D We love that one too!
Jean
Your salad recipes truly are the best-full of so much flavor and color. I love having them around for lunches and I’m always asked to bring salads for picnics though this summer I’m sharing the recipes instead of the salads (not as much fun, but it’s ok!). Thanks, always, for the inspiration.
Haley
There is nothing that I love in this world more than salads.
Traci
Hi Haley! I’m a fan too! :D
annie@ciaochowbambina
You have cracked the code on gorgeous and delicious salads, my friend!! :)
Traci
Thank you Annie! xo
Tessa | Salted Plains
I think I found my lunch list for the rest of the summer! They all look fabulous, Traci!!
Traci
Yesssss! Thank you Tessa! xo
Claudia
I have tried every one of these and all are super delicious. Complete meals and great for lunches to take to work! Several have been repeated since posted. Would highly recommend them to all.
Traci
Thank you for your note, Claudia! So happy to hear you’re enjoying the salads!
Asha Shiva
What a delicios round of salads, and you make the best. Each one looks so good Traci. I have to try your dill dressing, pasta salad and so many more.
Gorgeous my friend.
xo
Traci
Thaaank you Ash! Yes on the dill dressing – do ittt! xo
Stephanie
Will you be making a book soon?
Traci
Hi Stephanie! Thank you for your note. No plans, but am considering a series of e-books. Of course if I do, I’ll announce it via social and through my email list. I hope this helps!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
I eat so many salads, Traci – it’s pretty much my standard lunch every day so I am always looking for new ideas. I see so many good ones here – the sesame ginger noodle salad is calling my name! Love the different mix of grains and pastas bases – something for everyone.
Traci
I know you’re a fan, Geraldine! I love your salads toooo! xo
Laura | Tutti Dolci
I love summery salads, what a gorgeous round-up!
Traci
Woot woot! Thanks girl!
2pots2cook
… your fan definitely ….
Traci
Thank you lovely! xo
Christine
Dear Traci, thank you for this round-up! Instantly I am craving all of these;)). I have tried some already and loved them all. Healthy and different from any old green or potato salad – for sure. Lots of love, Christine
Traci
You got it Christine! So happy to hear you’ve tried a few. Salads take on so many forms… there are no rules, except it must be chilled! :D
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Some of the most delicious, beautiful, healthy salads I’ve ever seen Traci! Your photos always make me want to reach through my screen and grab whatever you’re serving up! Well done! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Stay cool!
Traci
Thaaank you Mare! I love salads so much, especially the hearty variety I can stick in the fridge and eat on for daaaays! Hope you’re staying cool too xo!