Having a salad during a warm day is perhaps what many of us crave. They're crunchy, cold, tasty, light and nutritious. Since May is considered National Salad Month, I wanted to bring you a variety of options to choose from to satisfy some of these common cravings during the warm weather.
Dress up your plate with some flavorful goodies by enjoying some of these healthy and filling vegan salads. Here are 33 creative vegan-friendly salads, salad dressings, and vinaigrettes created by Register Dietitians that you can enjoy!
If you try any of these out, be sure to let us know in the comments below or use #nutritiousvida on social media.
Vegan Salads
Arugula Spring Salad
by Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, author of Livelytable.com
"Confetti" Carrot + Pea Salad
by Whitney English, MS, RDN
Brussels Sprouts Grapefruit Slaw
by Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD
Spiralized Beet and Apple Salad (in an edible walnut bowl)
by Emily Kyle, MS, RDN
Rainbow Fruit & Green Salad
by Lexie Staten, MS, RD
Grapefruit Arugula Farro Salad
by Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, author of Livelytable.com
Edamame Quinoa Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
by Karla Moreno-Bryce, MDA, RD, LD of Nutritious Vida
Spicy Tofu Salad
by Lillian Yin, RD
Squash and Wheat Berry Salad
by Julie Harrington, RD, Culinary Nutrition Consultant
Jade Pear Pistachio Salad
by Sharon Palmer, RD - The Plant Powered Dietitian
Israeli Style Salad with Sorghum
by Tracee Yablon Blenner, RD, CHHC
Garden Fresh Tomato Cucumber Salad
by Emily Kyle, MS, RDN
Mustard Greens Fall Power Bowl with Cranberry Dressing
by Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD
Super Duper Raw Power Salad
by EA Stewart, MBA, RD
Super Crunch Salad with Rosemary Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette
by Lindsey Pine MS RDN CSSD CLT
Strawberry and Cucumber Salad
by Registered dietitian Judy Barbe, author of Your 6-Week Guide to LiveBest
Spinach Salad with Baked Tofu and Carrot Ginger Dressing
by Tracee Yablon Blenner,RD, CHHC
Berry Harvest Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
by Shannon A. Garcia, MDS, RD, LD with KISS in the Kitchen
Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad
by Julia Whitney Robarts, RD
Sorghum with Lemon Tahini Dressing
by Katie Cavuto, RD
Sweet Cranberry & Apple Lentils
by Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition (amydgorin.com) in the New York City area
Mediterranean Whole Wheat Orzo Salad
by Catherine Brown, plant-based chef & culinary nutritionist at A Seat at My Table
Olive and Endive Salad
by Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN, owner of Nutrition Nom Nom.
Vegan Dill Chickpea Salad
by Jessica Spiro, RD
Warm Kale and Butternut Squash Salad
by Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD
Single Serve Fast Food Power Bowl
by Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD
Citrus Asian Coleslaw
by Jennifer Hunt, RD
Grilled Pineapple Black Bean and Jicama Salad
by by Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, author of
Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
by Kara Lydon Evancho, RD - The Foodie Dietitian
Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
by Karla Moreno-Bryce, MDA, RD, LD of Nutritious Vida
Sesame Citrus Dressing
by Lexie Staten, MS, RD
Lemony Garlic Dressing
by Catherine Brown, plant-based chef & culinary nutritionist at A Seat at My Table