Scrumptious, Speedy-Gonzalez Vegan Salads

When people think about Vegans, the first thing that comes to their mind is eating salads all day like if Vegans are in perpetual state  of dieting (lol).

However, let’s not become salad haters either 😉 .  I don’t know about you but I LOVE salads.

As a matter of fact, I have one with every meal I eat. It is so refreshing and nutritious that I absolutely adore eating it!

So for today, I thought about giving you 3 quick salad ideas that are so incredibly nutritious, and filling that if you have no time to cook, this can do the trick and keep you going while on the road.

They are also very affordable. 🙂

Shall we start? 😉

CHICKPEAS AND WATERCREST SALAD

Ingredients:

2 cans of chickpeas, washed and drained

1 ½ or 2 cups of watercress

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 large peeled and deseeded cucumber, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped finely

Purple cabbage (up to you how much you want to add, but chopped VERY finely)

1 red sweet pepper (optional)

Method: Mix everything in a large bowl. Add a little salt and black pepper.  Add the juice of two limes and mix everything up. You can also add a teaspoon of Vegan mayo if you prefer or some Italian salad dressing.

BLACK BEAN SALAD

Ingredients:

2 cans of black beans (washed and drained)

1 can of sweet, yellow corn (washed and drained)

1 red sweet pepper, chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 avocado (chopped, optional)

½ cup fresh cilantro (optional)

1 purple onion (chopped)

1/3 cup of lime juice

A little olive oil (to mix with the lime juice)

Salt to taste

Green onion to garnish

Method:  In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the lime juice; add a little salt for taste.

In a bowl combine the black beans, corn, sweet pepper, tomatoes, onion, cilantro and avocado. Pour the dressing on top and serve immediately.

VEGGIE SALAD

Ingredients:

1 large cucumber, peeled, deseeded and chopped

1 large red sweet pepper (chopped)

1 medium onion (chopped)

1 large tomato (chopped)

1 medium carrot (shredded)

1 or two radishes

Lettuce (to your preference)

Purple cabbage (to your preference)

Method: Mix everything and add your favorite Vegan salad dressing!

These are three super quick ideas for salads! For leftovers, a super quick idea is to get a pack of corn hard taco shells. Then stuff them with the salad leftovers for a super-duper scrumptious, Speedy Gonzalez Vegan tacos!

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Happy Eating!

Author: Trini Vegan

I am an easy-going, empowered Vegan with a keen interest in health, wellness and happy living. I am also an Animal Rights Advocate. I blog and speak out against animal cruelty and other forms of animal exploitation. Please check my "About Me" page for more info. View all posts by Trini Vegan