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15 Fresh and Easy Summer Salads

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These 15 fresh and easy summer salads are just perfect for hot days! All recipes are vegan, easy to make, and most of them are pretty health as well. 

a collage of four summer salads

Is there anything better than a fresh and light salad and a refreshing drink on a hot summer day? I don’t think so! To provide you with a list of the best summer salads, I teamed up with some fellow food bloggers. 

So many yummy recipes in just one place! I just want to try all of these recipes at once…

I’m sure we’ve got a salad for every taste. We’ve got a few vegan pasta salads, bean salads, quinoa salads, and so much more. 

So let’s get started! As always, click on the heading above each photo to see the actual recipe. 

1. Southwestern Pasta Salad 
Mexican pasta salad with tomatoes, black beans, corn, and avocado in a black and white bowl with a spoon and two limes in the background

This Southwestern pasta salad with avocado, black beans, and lime dressing is one of my new favorites. It’s not only super easy to make, but also healthy. It’s a great addition to any BBQs and potlucks!

2. Cowboy Caviar

bean salad in a brown bowl with a hand dipping a nacho into the salad

This cowboy Caviar by Verna from The Cheeky Chickpea is a combination of a bean salad and a fresh tomato salad. It’s healthy, ready in just 15 minutes, gluten-free, and of course vegan. 

3. Greek Pasta Salad 

Greek pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, and artichokes in a white bowl with a wooden spoon on a marble countertop

This easy Greek pasta salad is perfect for BBQs and picnics! It’s fresh, easy to make, healthy, and vegan. The perfect recipe to make for your next party or potluck!

4. Easy Thai Quinoa Salad

Thai quinoa salad with carrots and red cabbage in a white bowl with another smaller white bowl and limes as well as a glass of peanut dressing in the background

Are you looking for a healthy salad that is packed with flavor? Then you should try this easy Thai quinoa salad by Mary Ellen from V Nutrition. It’s a great combination of quinoa, chickpeas, red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. And don’t forget the creamy peanut sauce. 

5. Asparagus Pasta Salad

pasta salad with asparagus, strawberries, and arugula in a white bowl with a wooden spoon on a marble countertop

This asparagus pasta salad with strawberries and balsamic dressing is the perfect spring and summer recipe! I love making it for potlucks, picnics, and BBQs! It’s vegan, healthy, and ready in just 20 minutes.

6. Vegan Macaroni Salad 

vegan macaroni salad in a wooden bowl with two wooden spoons on a white countertop

Oh how I love pasta salads! Doesn’t this creamy vegan macaroni salad by Sarah from My Darling Vegan look delicious? It’s made with elbow macaroni, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and peas in a creamy garlic sauce. 

7. Vegan Potato Salad 

a white bowl with potato salad and a wooden spoon on a marble countertop with a blue dishcloth in the background

This vegan potato salad with pickles and celery is perfect for summer BBQs and picnics. It’s a vegan version of classic American potato salad that will have everyone coming back for more!

8. Lemon Orzo Salad

a white plate with lemon orzo salad with a fork and a large bowl with salad in the background

This lemon orzo salad by Sarah from My Darling Vegan is another great summer salad. It’s a combination of fresh herbs, cucumbers, toasted pine nuts with a lemon garlic dressing. It’s ready in 20 minutes! 

9. Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Quinoa Black Bean Salad in a white bowl with a wooden spoon on a marble countertop with three limes in the background

This quinoa black bean salad makes the perfect lunch and it’s also great for BBQs and potlucks! It’s so easy, entirely vegan, and super healthy! 

10. Southwestern Salad with Chile Lime Tofu Nuggets

a bowl with Southwestern Salad with Chile Lime Tofu Nuggets on a wooden countertop with a lime and a bottle of dressing on the side

This Southwestern salad with chile lime tofu nuggets and cilantro lime avocado dressing by Julianne from No Sweat Vegan is totally calling my name. It’s filling, healthy, and packed with flavor! 

11. Mexican Salad 

Mexican Salad with corn, black beans, and tomatoes in a white bowl with a wooden spoon on a marble countertop with limes and cilantro in the background

This Mexican salad with cilantro lime dressing makes a great side for BBQs and it’s also perfect for lunch. The recipe couldn’t be much easier and it’s packed with nutrients. Easy, healthy, and delicious at the same time! 

12. Vegan Ravioli Salad 

Raviolo salad with artichokes, tomatoes, and zucchini in a white bowl with a white spoon on a marble countertop with tomatoes, basil, and arugula on the side

This Mediterranean vegan ravioli salad is just perfect for hot summer days! It’s super easy to prepare, fresh, healthy, and so delicious. 

13. Quinoa Tabouli

a white bowl with Quinoa Tabouli on a white table cloth with lemon wedges and herbs on the side

I think quinoa is just the perfect base for healthy summer salads! This quinoa tabouli by Alex from It’s Not Complicated is a great example. It’s healthy, full of flavor, gluten-free, and of course vegan. 

14. Mexican Street Corn Salad 

corn salad in a white bowl with a wooden spoon whit four corncobs in the background

This Mexican street corn salad with chipotle dressing makes such a great BBQ side! It’s spicy, tangy, and super easy to make. Plus, it’s entirely vegan and gluten-free.

15. Vegan Chickpea Salad 

Chickpea Salad in a white bowl with a wooden spoon and two lemons in the background

This vegan chickpea salad with kidney beans, tomatoes, and cucumber is one of my favorite salads! It’s the perfect addition to BBQs and potlucks, it’s super healthy, and very easy to make. 10 minutes is all it takes! 

I Love to Hear From You Guys! 

I hope you enjoy these salads as much as I do! Don’t forget to pin or share this post so you have these vegan bowls ready when you need them! 

If you give any of these recipes a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment below. Your comments really make my day!

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Sina

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  1. Verna

    Thanks so much Sina for including my cowboy caviar! All the salads look amazing!❤️

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