30 Whole30 Salad Recipes {Paleo with Vegan Options)
/ Kelly PageHere's a collection of 30 Whole30 salad recipes that are all paleo, gluten free, and dairy free with vegan options as well. Enjoy them all year long!
Every summer, I deliver a collection of clean eating salad recipes because you know, it's hot and you get hungry. You don't want to turn the oven on.
You want to be able to put some healthy, cool, crisp items together and call it lunch or dinner. And you want to stay in shape while you're rocking your summer frocks, so these salads are all Whole30 compliant, paleo, gluten free and dairy free with some vegan options as well.
Then of course there's the outdoor parties and barbecues where someone inevitably asks you to bring a side dish or a salad. I got you there too. I even threw in some salad dressing recipes because who couldn't use a little variety. So work through this list all summer long and I'll be back with more next year!
Whole 30 Salad Recipes for Summer {Paleo with Vegan Options}
Add some essential omega-3 fatty acids and loads of nutrients to your diet with a sardine salad wrap. It's an easy and healthy lunch option that's paleo, gluten free and dairy free.
This Thai Chicken Salad is great for allergy sufferers as it's nut-free, gluten free and dairy free. Enjoy this crisp, crunchy salad that you can prep in advance for lunch or dinner!
Summer comes together in this strawberry lemon poppy seed vinaigrette to enjoy all season long on fresh greens with crisp fruits and vegetables. This recipe is paleo, Whole30, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free.
Jazz up your basic green salad with this roasted vegetable salad with an addicting lemon garlic tahini sauce. It's Whole 30, paleo, gluten free and dairy free.
Curry chicken broccoli slaw is a great one-dish meal. A cashew curry dressing brings robust flavor to the salad, and chicken brings the protein. This recipe is paleo, dairy free, and gluten free.
This vegan caesar dressing has a cashew base, making for a thick and creamy texture with no dairy added. Throw it on fresh salad greens or use it as a dip with raw vegetables.
This creamy avocado basil dressing is vegan, paleo and gluten free. It's perfect mixed in your favorite salad, or even swapped out for guacamole in tacos or on your favorite protein.
Harness the power of turmeric's strong anti-inflammatory properties with my lemon ginger turmeric dressing. It's paleo, vegan, gluten free, and Whole 30 friendly.
This raw rainbow detox veggie salad will energize your body with all of the cleansing, fiber-rich cruciferous vegetables. Add your favorite protein for a complete meal.
Need one more salad for your summer picnic? Try this mayo-free, paleo sweet potato salad with bacon and celery. It easily transports and is great served cold.
Fresh vegetables need little manipulation when preparing. Throwing them on the grill with just a dash of olive oil and seasoning makes for a perfect and easy summer meal.
Move a few simple side ingredients front and center to create this fresh and easy fennel, radish and citrus salad. This recipe is Paleo, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and Whole30 friendly.
Add some more color to your diet with this easy red cabbage salad. This salad recipe only gets better with more time in the fridge so you can make it once, and enjoy it all week long.
If you're unfamiliar with jackfruit and how to cook with it, start with this easy vegan Mediterranean jackfruit salad. It's fresh tasting, gluten free, dairy free, and paleo friendly.
Crunchy raw celery root and fennel come together in this fresh, healthy salad that gets a flavor pop from a lemon vinaigrette. It's topped with dill and avocado slices for a complete gluten free, vegan meal.
Zululand Queen baby pineapples are super sweet with an edible core. Their compact size makes them perfect for a single serving of pineapple shrimp salad. This recipe is paleo, gluten free, and dairy free.
Hearts of palm strawberry salad is filled with this fresh seasonal fruit, along with avocado, cucumber and poppy seeds. This light, summer salad is Paleo, Whole30, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free.
This asparagus avocado salad with walnut vinaigrette is a cool, crisp dish asparagus dish to enjoy for lunch or at a festive brunch. This recipe is Paleo, Whole30, gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.
A light and healthy crab salad for a luncheon or party. Mayonnaise is omitted in this recipe in exchange for oil and vinegar, and of course, a dash of Old Bay for a true east coast taste.
Make this healthy green superfood salad and soak up all of the beneficial nutrients of both kale and seaweed, in addition to avocados, lemon, cucumber and sesame seeds. It's a multi-vitamin in a bowl!
This raw broccoli salad uses no mayonnaise or dairy. A cashew curry dressing gives it some creaminess while adding a nice kick of spice.
Spruce up your salad dressing with some avocado, cilantro and lime. It's great for a taco salad or even drizzled over a piece of fresh grilled fish or chicken.
You won't miss the mayonnaise in this chicken salad recipe that uses a cashew curry sauce for great flavor, sans mayo. Grapes, celery and toasted walnuts add crunch and great health benefits.
There are so many ways to enjoy fresh figs, and one of my favorites is to simply grill some, along with some chicken and toss it in a nice salad with goat cheese and walnuts.
The salade nicoise is a wonderful French staple that pairs so well with a nice cool, Rose. It's naturally gluten free, dairy free and can be paleo as well.
These ginger lime carrot noodles make for a healthy gluten free, dairy free salad with lots of nutritional benefits. Serve it alongside or under your favorite protein.