Vegan Vegetarian Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Brighten up your day with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Vegan Vegetarian Salad, a perfect blend of vibrant colors and bold flavors! Featuring an enticing mix of spinach, arugula, and kale as the base, this salad is loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, shredded carrot, creamy avocado, protein-rich chickpeas, and a hint of red onion for a mild, zesty crunch. A tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, delivering a delightful balance of savory and sweet in every bite. Topped with crunchy sunflower seeds for added texture, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 15 minutes and makes the perfect healthy lunch, dinner side, or potluck favorite. Bursting with freshness and fully plant-based, it’s an ideal pick for vegans and vegetarians looking for a wholesome, satisfying meal.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Carrot, shredded
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

📝 Instructions

5 steps

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, avocado, chickpeas, and red onion.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.

4. Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top of the salad as a garnish.

5. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Vegan Vegetarian Salad!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (1056.2g)

Calories		1014
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		71.2 g	91%
	Saturated Fat	9.2 g	46%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	5.9 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1030 mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate		89.5 g	33%
	Dietary Fiber	32.3 g	115%
	Total Sugars	25.8 g
Protein		23.0 g	46%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		343 mg	26%
Iron		8.4 mg	47%
Potassium		3167 mg	67%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 640 cal (58.7%%)

Protein: 92 cal (8.4%%)

Carbs: 358 cal (32.8%%)