I love a good salad, especially during the spring and summer months, but there's nothing worse than a meal that leaves you feeling unsatisfied. That's why I pulled together more than 40 of my favorite filling vegan salads with real staying power.

Each of these salads is an entree all on it's own - you're taste buds and belly will both be happy campers after one of these. The key is to create an entree salad with balance. Along with plenty of non-starchy vegetables, these salads contain foods rich in fiber and plant-based protein for satisfaction.

Some of my favorite hearty salad additions include beans and legumes, avocado, quinoa, sweet potato, and tofu/tempeh. You'll find plenty of inspiration for using each of them here. Be prepared to fall in love with salads again!

Chickpea Salads

Lunchbox Chickpea Salad by Dixya at Food, Pleasure & Health

Quick + Easy Chickpea Salad by Taylor at Whole Green Wellness

Basil Balsamic Chickpea and Kale Salad by Alexis at Hummusapien

Curried Chickpea and Avocado Salad with Pomegranate by Sandra at Sandra Vungi Vegan

BBQ Chickpea Salad by Sam at It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

BBQ Chickpea Chopped Salad with Avocado Ranch by Kaitlin at The Garden Grazer

Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad by Amy at Fragrant Vanilla

Asian-Inspired Salads

Spicy Cucumber Salad with Pan-Fried Tofu by Gin at Eat Healthy Eat Happy

Stir-Fry Inspired Salad by Dianne at Dianne's Vegan Kitchen

Peanut Thai Salad with Grilled Tofu by Sam at It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Grilled Tofu and Edamame Salad by Amanda at Sweets and Greens

Mediterranean-Inspired Salads

Lentil Fattoush Salad by Kristie at The Mostly Vegan

Falafel Salad by Cassie at Handful of Raspberries

Deconstructed Falafel Salad by Sarah at Fried Dandelions

Greek Power Salad by Kristie at The Mostly Vegan

Italian Orzo Salad by Sophia at Veggies Don't Bite

Deconstructed Hummus Salad by Sue at The View From Great Island

Springtime Polenta Panzanella by Dillon at Oh, Holy Basil

Southwest-Inspired Salads

Southwestern Bacon Avocado Salad by Angel at Cheftographer

Sweet Corn, Jalapeño and Black Beans Salad by Denisa at Blueberry & Basil

Spicy Black Bean Taco Salads by Cadry at Cadry's Kitchen

Avocado, Black Bean & Corn Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing by Melissa at Vegan Huggs

Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing by Gin at Eat Healthy Eat Happy

Grain-Based Salads

Rainbow Quinoa Salad by The Grateful Grazer

Wheat Berry Salad with Butternut Squash & Warm Cider Vinaigrette by Caroline Kaufman, MS RDN

Persimmon Arugula Brown Rice Salad by Sharon Palmer, RDN

Roasted Veggie Farro Salad by Alissa at Connoisseurus Veg

Three Bean Quinoa Salad by Serena at Domesticate Me

Quinoa Black Bean Salad by Lucie at Win Win Food

Three P Salad: Peas, Pistachios, and Protein by Linda and Alex at Veganosity

Lentil Salads

Lentil Salad with Spinach and Pomegranate by Sina at Vegan Heaven

Red Lentil Confetti Salad by Letty at Letty's Kitchen

Mushroom, Lemon and Lentil Salad by Jennifer at Delicious Everyday

Green Salads

Tempeh Green Goddess Salad with Avocado Mint Dressing by Haley at Brewing Happiness

Springtime Asparagus Salad with Lemon Hemp Dressing by The Grateful Grazer

Super Duper Raw Power Salad by E.A. at Spicy RD Nutrition

Vegan Comfort Food Salads

Dueling Avocado + Sweet Potato Kale Salad by Kathy at Happy, Healthy Life

Seitan Steak Salad by Sarah at Fried Dandelions

Health-ified Mushroom Po Boy Salad by Haley at Brewing Happiness

Modern Macaroni Salad by Rebecca at Strength and Sunshine

Potato Cauliflower Chickpea Salad with Vegan Sour Cream & Onion Dressing by Richa at Vegan Richa

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