5 Perfectly Plant-Based Summer Salads
Summer is here! Fruit and vegetables are plentiful and naturally they simply sound much more refreshing this time of year. To be honest, salads are hard for me to eat in the winter, even here in San Diego, I still find myself craving something warmer.
So right now is the perfect time of year to nourish your body with fresh ingredients from your local farmers market or even your garden if you’re lucky enough to have the space! I gathered up some simple salads to go with your next dinner, there’s even a few balanced enough to eat as a complete meal.
5 Perfectly Plant-Based Summer Salads
1.
plant-based cobb salad
This Plant-Based Cobb Salad is exactly what you’re looking for in a summer salad recipe! It’s got all the textures of your typical cobb salad but it’s totally plant-based (vegan) and gluten-free! The tempeh bacon is a complete protein and will leave your house smelling incredible (even better than real bacon, if you can even believe that).
Get the recipe: HERE
2.
lemon, rice, parsley salad
Say hello to the perfect summer side dish recipe: Lemon, Rice, Parsley Salad. This salad tastes as good as it looks. It’s fully of vibrant colors and parsley. I am a huge fan of parsley because it is an antibacterial and an antioxidant, WIN WIN! Pair this up with your favorite protein and you’ve got yourself a great meal.
Note: if you’re trying to get more fiber into your diet, this meal is just as delicious with brown rice.
Get the recipe HERE
3.
cherry berry fruit salad
Looking for an easy and healthy patriotic recipe? I’ve got the perfect one for you! This Cherry Berry Fruit Salad is perfect for the 4th of July or any summer gathering. It’s so simple and easy and sweeter than you’d think. If fruit alone is just sweet enough for you, hold the agave/honey listed in the recipe. Otherwise dig in! The mind and lime are the perfect addition to your classic fruit salad. It’s so good, even the fruit haters will be coming back for more with this one.
Get the recipe HERE
4.
taco pasta salad
Okay, hear me out here. I know a Taco Pasta Salad recipe sounds a little different but trust me on this one, it’s worth trying! This salad is complete with protein, grains, and veggies. You can even use protein pasta for extra protein. The dressing is a super clean chili sauce with a hint of sweetness. You’ll be surprised how much you like this one. Let me know in the comments.
Get the recipe HERE
5.
carrot salad
Last but not least, this gorgeous Carrot Salad. Full of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin k, and potassium, this salad is the perfect side dish to any meal. Just when you thought those carrots sitting in the back of your fridge were going to go to waste, whip out this recipe and dress up a simple meal with this beautiful side salad recipe.
Get the recipe HERE.
And just like that, you’re ready for summer! Let me know which one was your favorite in the comments.
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