One of my favorite meal prep lunches is this roasted summer veggie salad bowl recipe. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it has a ton of flavor that shows plant-based eating isn’t boring.

This vegetable salad is also versatile. You can substitute the chickpeas for marinated tofu, chicken, or ground turkey.

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Summer Veggie Salad Bowls

I’ve had a few more requests for healthy vegan recipes here on Randa Nutrition, so I decided to share this plant based summer veggie bowl.

vegan summer veggie bowls with chickpeas

It’s easy, it’s delicious, and it’s full of fiber and plant-based protein (thank you chickpeas and quinoa).

This recipe is featured in the Real Food Real Life Nutrition Guide but it’s so good, I knew this had to be shared on Randa Nutrition as well.

So here you go, a healthy summer salad that is not only perfect for meal prep lunches but also a dinner that’s packed with flavor too.

Ingredients Needed:

quinoa
vegetable broth (or chicken broth if not vegan/vegetarian)
red bell peppers
zucchini
avocado oil
chickpeas I used canned
salt
pepper
kale
pickled carrots (or regular carrots to roast)
avocado
pea shoots

Other veggies to try: beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers.

Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette

The homemade sundried tomato vinaigrette is the best part of this recipe! I love a zest, fresh dressing over salad and this has a ton of flavor!

The best part is you toss everything in a blender, it’s put together in seconds!

sun-dried tomatoes (I used the ones in oil)
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
pepper
garlic cloves
apple cider vinegar
oregano

Do I have to roast the vegetables?

roasted red pepper, carrots, and zucchini for salad

You don’t have to, but I recommend it. Roasting the zuchinni, peppers, and carrots adds so much flavor and a hint of sweetness that offsets the zesty salad dressing.

Trust me, take the extra few minutes and roast the vegetables.

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I like the roasted summer vegetables warm myself, but if you prefer cold summer veggie salads then you can refrigerate them (which I do for leftovers). Either way, it’s delicious.

Roasting Chickpeas

I’ve made this recipe with both roasted chickpeas and without. Both are delicious, but roasted brings out the flavor that much more.

The same goes with kale, I’ve done pan fried kale and fresh, raw kale. Both are great.

Kale Tip:

If massage the kale for a few minutes to break down the fibers so it’s not as tough. It’s so good in veggie salads this way.

vegetarian salad with plant based protein

Protein Variations

There are other proteins you can add to this salad aside from chickpeas. Try the following:

Diced marinated extra firm tofu (fried in a skillet for a few minutes)
Chicken
Ground turkey or chicken
White beans
Black beans

How to Make Roasted Summer Veggie Salad Bowls

There is a little bit of work involved in this recipe, not much but more than I typically create for salads here on Randa Nutrition.

Don’t get overwhelmed! It’s still super easy, it just involves a little bit of veggie roasting.