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Vegan Salad Recipes

I’m a bit anti-salad—that is, I’m very picky about which salads I like to eat. The salad recipes on here won’t be overly vegetabley, bland, or boring. In fact, you can think of this as a collection of Vegan Salads for Salad Haters. Some are healthy, some are not, but they’re certainly not your typical Caesar.

There’s zippy Kısır Salad for spring, spicy Cucumber Bean Curd Salad for summer, comforting Olivier Salad for winter… or any other time of year!

A bowl of German cucumber salad on a gingham towel.

Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad with Vinegar)

100 Calories, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer, Fall, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, European Cuisine, Recipes

German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat) is an easy way to use up your cucumbers. This beloved German side dish features a vinegar dressing and lots of fresh dill.

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Savoury doufunao in a large bowl covered with soy sauce, chili crisp, scallions, and toasted peanuts.

Sichuan Doufunao (Spicy Tofu Pudding)

Weeknight, 500 Calories, Entrées, Salads, Chinese Cuisine, Snacks, Comfort Food, Summer, Winter, Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Doufunao is a classic Sichuan dish. This spicy, savory tofu pudding is piled with aromatic seasonings, just the right amount of sweet, hot, salty, and sour.

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A block of cold silken tofu topped with fresh ginger, scallions, and Japanese soy sauce on a blue china plate.

Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)

Appetizers, 200 Calories, Salads, Japanese Cuisine, Side Dishes, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Hiyayakko (冷奴) is Japanese silken tofu served cold, seasoned with a smattering of savoury toppings. With endless flavour combos, it’s the best lazy summer meal.

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Turkish kısır salad made with dalia (cracked wheat), in a grey bowl nestled with a white tea towel.

Instant Pot Kısır (Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad)

Turkish Cuisine, Appetizers, 500 Calories, Salads, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Instant Pot, Spring, Summer, WFPB, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Use an Instant Pot to perfectly cook the base of this Turkish kısır salad while you chop the veggies. Then just toss everything together for an easy spring salad!

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Bean curd cucumber salad in a teal green bowl with a pair of wooden chopsticks surrounded by fresh garlic and herbs.

Spicy Cucumber Bean Curd Salad

400 Calories, Salads, Chinese Cuisine, Side Dishes, Instant Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Meal Prep, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Spicy, garlicky cucumber bean curd salad is a classic Chinese cold dish. The bean curd in this refreshing, high-protein vegan recipe can be subbed by Zeroodles.

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Growing Alfalfa Sprouts in a Jar

100 Calories, Indian Cuisine, Salads, Side Dishes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Global Cuisine, Recipes

All you need to grow alfalfa sprouts safely and cheaply: alfalfa seeds, vinegar, and a mason jar. No gardening skills needed to enjoy fresh sprouts every day!

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Vegan Olivier salad with a sprig of parsley leaf on the side.

A Quick Vegan Olivier Salad (салат Оливье)

Appetizers, Russian Cuisine, 400 Calories, Salads, Side Dishes, Comfort Food, One-Pot, Instant Pot, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Dec 24 may be too late to post a Christmas recipe… but here’s one anyway. Olivier salad, originally from Russia, is now a holiday tradition in many countries.

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