These Vegetarian Salad Recipes are a collection of healthy and quick vegetarian salads that are made with easily available ingredients and are flavorful, refreshing, and can be had as a light meal or brunch!
This is an amazing collection of Vegetable Salad Recipe and is perfect for pure vegetarian people to start their day!
I had always thought of salad as a boring thing to indulge till I tried my first Mediterranean chickpea salad at a local restaurant in Delhi. I loved the use of crispy chickpeas, and healthy veggies to make a tasty salad. That changed my thought process and when I started food blogging a few years back, I aimed to create recipes that can make a difference to busy people who wish to have a healthy lifestyle but miss it always.
This easy peasy vibrant low calorie salads are going to be your favorite soon!
You may also like a few more collections of healthy vegetarian recipes from my blog:
Healthy Paneer Recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Soups, Healthy Beet Recipes, and Air Fryer Vegetarian Recipes.
Jump to:
- How to Make Healthy Vegetarian Salads
- Collection of Best Vegetarian Salads
- 1. Apple Cucumber Mint Salad
- 2. Mashed Potatoes Sprouts Salad
- 3. Veg Greek Salad
- 4. Kala Chana Salad or Chaat
- 5. Roasted Pumpkin Spinach Salad
- 6. Veg Thai Salad {Chickpea Salad}
- 7. Caramelized Onion Cucumber Salad
- 8. Beet Salad With Feta and Walnuts
- 9. Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea Salad
- FAQs on Healthy Salads
How to Make Healthy Vegetarian Salads
It's super easy to make a bowl of healthy vegetarian salad with following steps:
Choose a Variety of Vegetables:
- Include a mix of vibrant fresh veggies like: leafy greens (spinach, kale, arugula), bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower florets, sweet potato, green beans, and radishes. For crunchy texture, add red onions,
Add Protein:
- Incorporate plant-based protein sources to make your salad more filling and satisfying. Good options include:
- Legumes: Chickpeas, lentils, black beans, or edamame.
- Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds.
- Tofu or tempeh: Grill, bake, or sauté them for added texture and flavor.
Include Whole Grains:
- Whole grains provide fiber and complex carbohydrates. Add quinoa, brown rice, bulgur, or farro to your salad for extra nutritional value.
Fresh Herbs and Spices:
- Use fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, basil, or mint to add a burst of flavor. Experiment with different spices and seasonings to enhance the taste without relying on excessive amounts of salt.
- Make your own homemade salad dressing to control the ingredients and avoid excess sugars and preservatives. Combine extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice for a simple and flavorful dressing. Swap heavy creams/ sour creams with yogurt.
Cheese (Optional): If you're not vegan, consider adding a small amount of feta, goat cheese, or another favorite cheese for added flavor and texture.
Collection of Best Vegetarian Salads
Your next favorite salad can be picked up from my tried and tested salad recipes that are healthy, homemade and full of exotic flavors. You won't regret having them as a small meal or a healthy snack!
1. Apple Cucumber Mint Salad
2. Mashed Potatoes Sprouts Salad
3. Veg Greek Salad
4. Kala Chana Salad or Chaat
5. Roasted Pumpkin Spinach Salad
6. Veg Thai Salad {Chickpea Salad}
7. Caramelized Onion Cucumber Salad
8. Beet Salad With Feta and Walnuts
9. Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea Salad
FAQs on Healthy Salads
A great amount of research shows that the unsaturated fatty acids (found in olive oil) can help melt belly fat and make your salad more filling. Source [2]
Salads made with fresh veggies of the season like carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, along with lentils or beans, and made with no cream and minimum oil.
Try adding mushrooms, soy granules, Tofu, Seitan for replacing meats in the salads.
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Ritika Sharma says
such a great and easy collection. loved beet feta cheese salad. a hit in the family!! thanks for sharing.
Deepti says
I am so glad to know this, Ritika! Thanks for sharing!!