The holiday season is upon us again and you’re planning your mouth-watering vegan Christmas menu. Let us help you this year as we inspire you with our generous selection of vegan salads.
As more and more people adopt a vegan lifestyle, recipe creators are also becoming increasingly creative in their offerings. It amazes us to no end the incredible array of menu items that are available to us now and how far vegan recipes have come!
No doubt you’ve probably already got the usual favourites such as the vegan Wellington, seitan roast, lentil loaf and vegan maple glazed ham. Well if you have, your Christmas table is already starting to take shape!
But just like all Christmas feasts, salads also play an important role. They offer a fresh accompaniment and helps to break up the palette a little.
One of the best things about creating salads is the ability to incorporate fruit into the mix. For those of us spending Christmas in the summer, it’s a fantastic way of taking advantage of all those warm weather fruits and creating fresh dishes.
From raw salads to salad with roasted vegetables, we have an exciting range of vegan salads to please all your guests.
We hope you’ll be inspired by our wide selection and may your Christmas be loud and merry!
Grilled Broccolini and Barley Salad
1/17
No better way to kick of the list of festive vegan sides than with this beauty!
Serve up gorgeous bouquets of grilled broccolini on a bed of chewy barley, caramelised shallots and sweet dried cranberries. A grain salad perfect for those cooler months or when you’re entertaining family and friends during Christmas.
Vegan Persimmon Salad with Beetroot Dressing
2/17
As cooler months rolls around, the persimmon tree bears fruit. This Vegan Persimmon Salad is the perfect way to take advantage of its short season.
Pair it with an earthy and tangy beetroot dressing for a delicious savoury fruit side dish.
Rainbow Chard Salad with Freekeh and Pistachios
4/17
Jammed packed with wholesome grains, nuts and seeds and with added rainbow chard and herbs to balance the freshness, this is a delicious vegan salad ready to be devoured.
Fennel and Courgette Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
5/17
Colourful plant-based salad with crunchy raw fennel and courgette ribbons tossed together with sweet zippy citrus flavours. Easy to make and refreshingly light side salad for spring summer gatherings.
Red Tamarillo Salad with Basil
6/17
Whipped up in 15 minutes, this Red Tamarillo Salad is super easy to make.
Enjoy the sweet and tangy tamarillo fruit accompanied by aromatic basil, sweet pops of cherry tomatoes and creamy chickpeas. No cooking required; this salad really aims to please!
Easy Vegan Falafel Salad with Hummus
7/17
Paying homage to an age-old delicacy that has transcended into a popular street food, this Easy Vegan Falafel Salad is absolutely delicious and perfect for all occasions!
Blistered Tomato and Basil Salad with Israeli Couscous
8/17
It’s incredible how such everyday ingredients such as tomato and basil can make for such a flavoursome salad recipe.
Complement the sweet blistered tomatoes with broth infused Israeli couscous for a quick and easy side salad.
Crispy Kale Salad with Hommus Dressing
9/17
Roasted sweet potato with crispy kale mingled together with a creamy hommus dressing to create a satisfying vegan salad that hits all the notes.
Radicchio, Baby Gem, Orange and Ruby Grapefruit Salad
10/17
A delectable pairing of bitter and sweet flavours on one plate. This Ruby Grapefruit Salad is fuss-free to prepare, the colours are stunning and would definitely get guests talking around the table.
Tricolour Quinoa Salad with Roast Vegetables
11/17
Deliciously sweet roasted baby peppers, caramelised eggplant and tangy lemon mingled in with nutty tricolour quinoa and a zingy lemon garlic dressing.
A colourful vegan quinoa recipe that would shine at any Christmas meal.
Vegan Wild Rice Salad with Puffed Quinoa and Dried Figs
12/17
Who would have thought an old-world grain and some grass could taste so magnificent? We show you how to introduce a Vegan Wild Rice Salad to your festive dinner party table.
Watermelon and Apple Salad with Tamari Lime Dressing
13/17
A quick vegan salad that is super vibrant salad with sweet watermelon, and apple, fresh herbs and buttery pine nuts.
The savoury tamari lime dressing adds depth and amplifies the sweetness of the salad, making it deliciously perfect for summer entertaining and Christmas parties.
Vegan Coleslaw with Pear and Carrot
14/17
Who loves coleslaw with fruit? We do! This vegan coleslaw recipe with the sweetness from the pear and crunch from the carrot is perfectly finished off with an Asian vegan vinaigrette.
Grilled Courgette and Broad Bean Salad
15/17
This Broad Bean Salad with creamy avocado dressing is the ultimate green salad. Rich in nutrients and packed with healthy vegetables, this would make a wonderful addition to your Christmas table.
Edamame Pasta Salad with Asparagus
16/17
It’s the simplest of tastes that sometimes commands the most attention. This Edamame Pasta Salad makes for a wonderful companion to any main meal.
This side dish can be made in advance so you can spend more time dishing up the more pressing dishes for the Christmas table.
Vegan Pumpkin Salad with Toasted Pecans
17/17
Roasted sweet pumpkin together with nutty black rice and a crunchy toasted pecan crumb. This combination makes a hearty vegan salad with a whole lot of delicious textures.
More Salad Collections
Here’s a fantastic array of other salad collections that just might take your fancy:
Easy Salad Dressing Recipes
Salad dressings are incredibly easy to make in the comfort of your own home. This way you can control the ingredients to suit your palate and you can make the exact portion you need for that one meal. Check out our collection!
Salad Ingredient Pairings
Here are some ingredient pairing ideas if you wish to create your own salad recipe:
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This is so refreshing from all the heaviness I’ve been indulging in, I love that they all feel like fall/winter too!
Thank you so much! Yes, definitely some nice light salad recipes in the mix.
Fantastic selection of salads here, the question is which one shall I make next. I have tried the Rainbow Chard Salad with Freekeh and Pistachios before, that is fabulous.
Thanks Kay! Glad you enjoyed the Rainbow Chard Salad:)
I am definitely bookmarking these for the next coming weeks! They are perfect for that before and after holiday detox!!
That’s a great idea! It would, wouldn’t it? We’ll be eating way too much too.
These are all so healthy and delicious!
Glad you think so! Hope they give you some inspo!
Amazing salads! 😍😍😍
Thank you!
I can’t wait to make these over the next few months! These all look so delicious and healthy! Thanks for this awesome resource.
You welcome! Enjoy them all:)
So many wonderful salads – can’t wait to try!!
Enjoy Raquel!
Every single salad on this list looks amazing and super beautiful! I can’t wait to add them to my meal rotations. 🙂
That’s a great idea Cindy. Try one every week!
OMG! The falafel salad looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks Voula! Great way to present something we’re so familiar with.
It’s impossible to choose just one, our Christmas tables will be the best with these salads. Thank you for your good recipes, are soooo tasty and always beautiful.
Thanks Laura! I hope your family and friends will love them too and will do your Christmas table justice!
I cannot pick a favorite, they are all amazing! Thanks for sharing
You don’t have to pick! Try them all!
OMG I’m starving now! Yumm! I’m making everything!
Hahaha! And…..go!