18 Hearty Vegan Salads

By Brittany Mullins

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Published Jun 27, 2021, Updated Jul 15, 2021

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Looking for hearty plant-based salads that taste good and actually fill you up! You’ve come to the right place! Here you’ll find it all… from protein based salads like my curried chickpea salad to big, leafy meal-sized salads.

Vegan Meal-Sized Salads

These salads are ones that are packed with plant-based protein (like beans, tofu and tempeh) and they’re filling enough to serve as a meal on their own. My personal favorite is the vegan Cobb salad with temeph bacon.

Vegan cobb salad with tempeh bacon and chickpeas in a white bowl with a gold fork.
vegan cobb salad
Bowl of soba noodle salad, with red pepper, broccoli, edamame, and purple cabbage, and topped with sesame seeds.
soba noodle salad
Vegan cheeseburger salad on a plate with fork and neutral napkin.
“cheeseburger” salad
Vegan Chicken Salad made with tofu, celery, almonds and raisins, in a white bowl. Romaine leaves filled with tofu salad sitting around the bowl.
vegan “chicken” salad
Bowl of curried chickpea salad made with chopped red onion, red pepper, cilantro, and dates, served over a bed of greens. Half a lime and gold fork also in the bowl.
curried chickpea salad
Bowl with roasted vegetable salad with kale and beans.
roasted vegetable salad

Vegan Side Salads

Who says side salads are boring? These epic side salads are sure to steal the show at your next meal. Trust me!

Bowl of raw corn and avocado salad mixed with basil and red onion. Avocado halves and a napkin are beside the bowl. Spoon is in the bowl.
corn and black bean salad
Overhead close up of vegan broccoli salad in a white bowl.
vegan broccoli salad
Roasted sweet potato salad with spinach, avocado, red onion and dried cranberries in a white bowl with a gold fork..
sweet potato salad
Serving bowl of apple cider vinegar slaw. Wood serving spoons and a dish cloth are next to the bowl.
vinegar coleslaw
Serving bowl of cauliflower tabbouleh with a serving spoon.
cauliflower tabbouleh
Serving bowl with black bean and corn salad. Spoon is in the bowl.
corn and black bean salad
Cucumber tomato and red onion salad in a bowl and seasoned with herbs.
israeli salad
Oval serving tray with kale and butternut salad. Wood salad tongs are beside the plate.
roasted butternut squash salad
Serving bowl with avocado and tomato salad garnished with lime and cilantro.
avocado salad

Vegan Pasta Salads

Everyone loves a good pasta salad! These salads are perfect for a light lunch or as a side for dinner, potlucks and parties. I personally love meal prepping pasta salads for lunches throughout the week!

Pesto pasta with tomatoes, peas, and basil in a white bowl, surrounded by tomatoes and arugala.
pesto salad salad
Serving bowl of zucchini noodle salad with tomatoes, peppers and olives.
zoodle salad
Bowl of clean eating penne pasta salad mixed with basil, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Next to the bowl are fresh basil leaves and a wooden mixing spoon.
Healthy pasta salad

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About Brittany

Hey there, I’m Brittany, the creator of Eating Bird Food, cookbook author, health coach and mama of two littles. Here you’ll find quick and easy recipes that make healthy fun and enjoyable for you and your family!

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