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You are here: Home / Recipes / Recipe Collections / 10 Summer Vegetarian Salad Recipes to Make for Lunch or Dinner

10 Summer Vegetarian Salad Recipes to Make for Lunch or Dinner

By Traci York — Updated September 9, 2022 — 25 Comments /
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Healthy vegetarian salad recipes including three salad pictures and dressing in a collage.

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?  

Spinach Pecan Brown Rice Salad

A long time favorite veggie salad recipe! Creamy, crunchy, packed with hearty brown rice, this veggie summer salad is hearty, filling and full of texture: Jenn said: “I LOVE this salad and so does my husband! I’ve been making it once a week since I discovered it about a month ago. The only change I make is to add an extra tablespoon of olive oil =) .” This recipe is vegetarian, easily vegan and gluten free.

Black Bean Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

Portable, make ahead and meal prep ready, make this veggie salad recipe for weekday lunches or for a light dinner. With a saucy jalapeno lime dressing, avocado and crunchy smoky pepitas, this salad has SO much flavor! Laura said: “REALLY good! Makes enough for two dinners. We served it with some crusty toasted bread. REPEAT!” This veggie salad recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Sesame-Ginger Noodle Salad with Cashews

Oodles of noodles enjoyed chilled with a snappy sesame ginger dressing. A weekday Thai inspired veggie packed salad favorite!  Supirya said: “I made this today and loved it! It’s really yummy and healthy really… Me and my friends enjoyed this…” This recipe vegan, vegetarian and easily gluten free.

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Chickpeas

Texture, flavor and so hearty… make this healthy salad an easy weeknight summer meal: Rob said: “I’ll take that salad again for lunch!”  This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Garbanzo Summer Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Meal prep ready, hearty and so perfect for weekday lunches! Versatile enough to include different grains as desired – my version calls for wheat berries, but quinoa or short grain brown rice is fabulous too! You gotta give this healthy salad a go! Kari said: “Colorful, FLAVORFUL, healthy, and delicious. A great go-to summer lunch at work! It makes me feel like I am sticking to my healthy eating goals just by looking at it!” This veggie salad idea is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Summer Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

Find all the goodies at your local farmers market and give this fabulous fresh vegetarian salad recipe a try! The flavorful balsamic lemon dressing has my heart. Kim said: “Found this fantastic salad recipe on Pinterest and made it today using all the veggies I had in my kitchen! It was fabulous, healthy and pretty!!! ….Loved it!!” This recipe is vegetarian and gluten free.

Lemon-Dijon Asparagus and Pea Macaroni Salad

That tangy lemon has my heart. A fresh salad recipe that’s picnic and BBQ ready: Tracy said: “I made this this afternoon for a get-together this evening and I have to say–this is going on my make for forever list. This is fantastic.” This recipe is vegetarian, easily vegan and easily gluten free.

Forbidden Rice® Salad with Mango, Bok Choy and Coconut Curried Dressing

A ton of umami flavors in this crunchy-creamy flavorful healthy salad! The coconut curried dressing is over the top!: Selva said: “Made this last night, and it’s now my new very favorite salad! Shared the recipe on line and everyone is excited to try it!” This veggie salad is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Grilled Panzanella Salad with Chickpeas and Quinoa

A hearty and flavor packed Panzanella Salad Recipe (tomato and bread salad) with grilled Multigrain Sourdough, chickpeas and quinoa to round out this main course Tuscan bean salad! This salad is vegan, vegetarian and easily gluten free.

Quinoa Mango Black Bean Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette

So much to love in this mouth party fresh salad recipe! The chipotle lime vinaigrette is fabulous! Hearty, filling and so much flavor! Alissa said: “Made this last night, and we are obsessed! Loved the spiciness of the chipotles with the sweetness of the mango and the tanginess of the lime. By far our most favourite quinoa salad to date (and we make lots)!” This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

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  1. Avatar for Katherine | Love In My OvenKatherine | Love In My Oven

    June 10, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    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!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      June 10, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      Hooray! So happy to hear you enjoyed the mango quinoa salad :D We love that one too!

      Reply
  2. Avatar for JeanJean

    July 22, 2020 at 5:14 am

    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.

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  3. Avatar for HaleyHaley

    March 28, 2019 at 10:32 am

    There is nothing that I love in this world more than salads.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      March 28, 2019 at 11:02 am

      Hi Haley! I’m a fan too! :D

      Reply
  4. Avatar for annie@ciaochowbambinaannie@ciaochowbambina

    July 27, 2018 at 5:39 am

    You have cracked the code on gorgeous and delicious salads, my friend!! :)

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      August 25, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Thank you Annie! xo

      Reply
  5. Avatar for Tessa | Salted PlainsTessa | Salted Plains

    July 24, 2018 at 7:40 am

    I think I found my lunch list for the rest of the summer! They all look fabulous, Traci!!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 24, 2018 at 11:03 am

      Yesssss! Thank you Tessa! xo

      Reply
  6. Avatar for ClaudiaClaudia

    July 24, 2018 at 6:05 am

    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.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 24, 2018 at 11:00 am

      Thank you for your note, Claudia! So happy to hear you’re enjoying the salads!

      Reply
  7. Avatar for Asha ShivaAsha Shiva

    July 22, 2018 at 11:55 pm

    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

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 24, 2018 at 10:51 am

      Thaaank you Ash! Yes on the dill dressing – do ittt! xo

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      • Avatar for StephanieStephanie

        September 8, 2020 at 8:23 pm

        Will you be making a book soon?

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        • Avatar for TraciTraci

          September 9, 2020 at 9:13 am

          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!

          Reply
  8. Avatar for Geraldine | Green Valley KitchenGeraldine | Green Valley Kitchen

    July 21, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    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.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 24, 2018 at 10:50 am

      I know you’re a fan, Geraldine! I love your salads toooo! xo

      Reply
  9. Avatar for Laura | Tutti DolciLaura | Tutti Dolci

    July 20, 2018 at 8:14 pm

    I love summery salads, what a gorgeous round-up!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 24, 2018 at 10:49 am

      Woot woot! Thanks girl!

      Reply
  10. Avatar for 2pots2cook2pots2cook

    July 20, 2018 at 9:49 am

    … your fan definitely ….

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 24, 2018 at 10:46 am

      Thank you lovely! xo

      Reply
  11. Avatar for ChristineChristine

    July 20, 2018 at 12:20 am

    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

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 24, 2018 at 10:21 am

      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

      Reply
  12. Avatar for Mary Ann | The Beach House KitchenMary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    July 19, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    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!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      July 24, 2018 at 10:16 am

      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!

      Reply

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