33 vegan salad recipes

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Vegan salad ideas

Cucumber and tomato salad

Inspired by the flavours of Tel Aviv, this crunchy chopped salad is finished with a creamy tahini dressing and makes a fresh addition to any alfresco spread – perfect alongside vegan kebabs, dips and more.

Nepalese potato and cucumber pickle salad

Try this Nepalese potato and cucumber pickle salad (aalo ko achar) for a vibrant twist on classic potato salad. Best served cold and ideal for spring and summer, it’s a flavour-packed addition to any alfresco spread, bringing a taste of global cuisine to your table.

Healthy bean salad

Ready in just 20 minutes, this colourful salad is packed with green beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans and finished with a green tahini dressing to boost the flavour.

Parsley and pomegranate salad

Parsley takes centre stage in this summery salad, made with the freshest, greenest leaves and finished with bright pomegranate seeds that burst with sweetness – proof it’s so much more than just a garnish.

Fennel salad

This simple fennel salad is lifted with a tangy pomegranate molasses and sumac dressing. Fennel is in season from late spring to early autumn, making it perfect for summer salads. For the best texture, use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice it as thinly as you can.

Broad bean, peach and fennel salad

Try this brilliant medley of broad beans, thinly sliced peaches, fennel, fresh basil and courgette, dressed in a lemony red chilli dressing.

Green bean salad with mustard dressing

Green beans taste delicious simply steamed, but they taste even better charred on a griddle pan and mixed with a mustardy dressing!

Heritage tomato and pangritata salad

Check out this super vibrant and juicy tomato recipe with pangritata breadcrumbs from East London's Sapling. At Sapling, this salad is served with shiso leaves, but mint will work just as well.

Thai-style peanut noodle salad with herbs and watermelon

Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant vegan salad combines juicy watermelon with crunchy peanuts for a refreshing mix of texture and flavour.

Fattoush with crisp spiced chickpeas

A vibrant, summery salad that mixes chickpeas with herby pitta croutons, radishes, tomatoes, sumac and a pomegranate molasses dressing. A colourful vegan plate.

Vegan caesar salad with aubergine ‘bacon’

Swap bacon for crunchy, paprika-smoked aubergine slivers in our vegan twist on the classic caesar salad. It’s speedy and easy to make.

Vegan coronation tofu salad

We’ve swapped chicken for tofu to give coronation salad a vegan twist. It’s easy to make and low in calories, too.

Gochujang roast sweet potato salad with mixed grains

Pack plenty of texture into this low-calorie salad with roast sweet potatoes, mixed grains, radishes and cucumber, and lift with a punchy Korean dressing.

Vegan Thai noodle salad with herbs and watermelon

Ready in 20 minutes, this vibrant vegan salad is packed with juicy watermelon and crunchy peanuts for a fresh dinner for two.

Farro, grilled peach and pecan salad

Grilled peaches add a sweetness to this zingy grain salad. It serves four but would make a great sharing dish for a vegan dinner party.

Smoked aubergine, pepper and walnut salad with pomegranate

This simple salad combines smoky aubergines with pepper and walnuts. Scoop up with flatbreads for a Middle Eastern-inspired dinner.

Mexican salad tortilla bowls

Check out these vibrant vegan Mexican salad bowls. This quick and easy recipe is super fresh and has just the right amount of spice and zing - ready in 20 minutes.

Vegan cauliflower salad with couscous, zhoug and crispy shallots

Jazz up giant couscous by adding roasted cauliflower, zhoug and crispy shallots for a vibrant vegan lunch.

Roasted courgette, chickpea and lemon salad

Ready in just 20 minutes, this vegan salad makes an ideal side dish, packed with chickpeas, baby courgettes and punchy rose harissa.

Orzo deli salad

This super simple pasta salad makes for a light vegan lunch with sweet roasted red peppers and salty olives. It serves two but can easily be doubled to serve a crowd.

Crunchy veg and smoked tofu salad with sesame dressing

Crunchy veg and smoked tofu add great textures to this vegan salad, with a nutty sesame dressing bringing the whole dish together.

Thai salad with ginger

Try this vibrant salad made with shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber and edamame beans, topped with a nutty peanut butter and lime dressing that brings a taste of Thailand. It’s the perfect side to serve alongside a barbecue spread.

Buddha bowl salad

This vibrant vegan bowl is super easy to make, just throw grains and veg together then drizzle with a spicy tahini dressing for a punchy kick.

Turmeric roasted cauliflower salad

Make cauliflower the star of the show in this easy vegan recipe. Turmeric adds a splash of colour and aromatic flavour.

Courgetti som tam salad

With crunchy textures and salty-sour heat, this vegan salad is bursting with fresh flavours.

Beetroot and carrot salad

This vibrant salad of beetroot, freekeh and spring onion is packed with colour and texture – it makes for an impressive starter or side dish and is really simple to put together.

Tray-roast squash, sweet potato and grain salad

Get ahead with your weekly meal prep by roasting a batch of squash for this grain salad. It’s easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes.

Feel good winter salad

This nourishing salad is packed with lots of fresh ginger and garlic, full of antioxidants and vitamins. Raw kale is great for digestion, along with beetroots, broccoli and avocado.

Pickled turnip, cucumber and ginger salad

Try this vibrant salad of pickled turnip, cucumber and ginger for a gut-friendly boost. Pickled veg bring natural probiotics to support digestion, while ginger adds zing and offers anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich benefits – a feel-good dish that doesn’t skimp on flavour.

Wakame seaweed salad

This Japanese-style seaweed salad, made with on-trend dried wakame, is ready in just 15 minutes and packed with nutritional perks. Rich in minerals like iodine for thyroid support and potassium to help maintain healthy blood pressure, it’s a quick, nourishing option. Add tofu for a protein boost and a more satisfying meal.

Red cabbage and orange salad

This zingy red cabbage salad from London’s Honey & Co has bursts of zesty orange and hot chilli – serve with pumpkin falafels for a meze-style dinner.

Lacto-fermented carrots with grain salad

Make carrot season last even longer by fermenting with citrussy orange zest and fragrant herbs. Once pickled, this funky veg is fantastic paired with grains, orange slices and pistachios for a zingy vegan salad.

Pad Thai salad

Make this vegan pad Thai salad with shredded cabbage and kale for a fresh, crunchy take on the classic noodle dish that puts winter veg centre stage. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s tossed with a punchy chilli dressing for bold, vibrant flavour.