These summer salad recipes will keep you full, satisfied, and nourished all summer long! They’re easy to make and filled to the brim with seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Overhead view of fattoush salad in serving bowl with spoon and fork

Last year I made it a goal to eat 3 salads per week. While that may sound like a super easy feat for a vegan, after suffering through so many awful salads when I first went veg, I rejected them for years. I won’t lie and say that I nailed the challenge—but I was definitely able to work all those salads into my week in the summer, when fresh produce is at its best!

My Favourite Summer Salad Recipes

These summer salad recipes are fresh and flavourful, full of all the fruits and vegetables that make summer prime time to be a vegan. You’ll love the colours and textures, but most of all, you’ll appreciate not having to spend hours in the kitchen making dinner!

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl
Mediterranean flavours meet South American quinoa in this bright, vibrant salad bowl recipe.
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15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (Meal-Prep Friendly)
Chickpeas take center stage in this Mediterranean-inspired salad with fresh flavours and a zippy dressing.
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Mediterranean chickpea salad in a bowl.
15 Minute Quinoa Salad with Sesame Ginger Sauce
The tangy sesame ginger dressing in this refreshing salad is so divine, I could eat it with a spoon!
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Bowl of 15-Minute Asian Quinoa Salad
Vegan Caesar Salad with Coconut Bacon
You don’t need anchovies to make this Caesar salad! I love pairing this one with pasta for dinner.
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Vegan caesar salad with caesar dressing.
Thai Quinoa Salad
Infusing Thai flavors into this quinoa salad makes it extra delicious. This one’s great for meal prep!
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Bowl of Thai quinoa salad with fork
Rainbow Fruit Salad with Maple Lime Dressing
Brighten your day with a medley of colourful fruit, all tossed in the most delicious maple-sweetened dressing. 
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Top down view of fruit salad in a bowl with a gold spoon on the side.
Watermelon Feta Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Enjoy the sweet and salty contrast of juicy watermelon and tangy vegan feta in this quintessential summer salad.
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Overhead view of vegan watermelon feta salad in serving bowl
Curried Chickpea Salad (15 Minutes)
Warm curry flavour makes this chickpea salad a standout. Serve it stuffed into lettuce leaves or pita pockets!
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curried chickpea salad on a plate
Quinoa Stone Fruit Salad
Celebrate the best of summer produce with this fun quinoa salad. It packs a little more protein than your typical fruit salad recipe thanks to the quinoa!
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Top down shot of white plate with quinoa stone fruit salad.
Loaded Taco Salad Bowl with Lime Crema
Taco salad is kind of a year-round thing, but you can load it up with summery ingredients like heirloom tomatoes and fresh corn sliced off the cob to make it more seasonal.
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Loaded taco salad bowl with a golden fork on the side.
Greek Cucumber Salad
Cool down with this crisp and refreshing Greek-inspired cucumber salad.
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A bowl of cucumber salad with quinoa
15 Minute Pasta Salad
Bring this vegan pasta salad to your next potluck or picnic and watch it disappear!
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15 minute vegan pasta salad in serving bowl
Strawberry Panzanella Salad
Savour the sweetness of ripe strawberries in this unique panzanella, where crispy bread meets juicy fruit.
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Strawberry panzanella salad in a long white dish.
Chickpea Panzanella Salad
Add some plant-based protein to your panzanella with hearty chickpeas.
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This Chickpea Panzanella Salad pairs crispy cubes of bread with chickpeas, veggies, and a zippy mustard balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a salad that eats like a meal!
Greek Panzanella Salad
Can you tell I love panzanella?! This version is brimming with Mediterranean flavours.
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Farro Salad
Discover the nutty taste of farro in this satisfying salad, packed with fresh veggies and a zesty dressing.
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Top-down view of farro salad with vegetables, chickpeas, and greens
Jennifer Aniston Salad
While there’s debate about the precise origins of the Jennifer Aniston salad, you can’t argue with the fact that it’s delicious!
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Jennifer Aniston salad in serving bowl with lemon wedges
Fattoush Salad
Crispy pita bread makes fattoush salad a favourite. Pair it with falafel or stuffed grape leaves for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Overhead view of fattoush salad in bowl with fork
Vegan Nicoise Salad
Enjoy a vegan twist on the classic Nicoise salad, with tender potatoes, crisp green beans, and a tangy dressing. Oh, and don’t forget the olives!
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Serving platter with vegan nicoise salad
Vegan Cobb Salad
For a meal-worthy salad, look no further than this vegan Cobb salad recipe. It’s guaranteed to satisfy!
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Chik-Fil-A cobb salad in bowl with empty bowl, fork, and spoon in background
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Keep it simple and refreshing with this cucumber and tomato salad, the perfect side dish for a hot summer day.
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Overhead view of cucumber and tomato salad in bowl with spoon