The Best Vegan Orzo Spring Salad is the new salad on the block you need for warmer weather! you have heard me say it before and i will keep saying it, i am team no sad salads.
from the fabulous vinaigrette made from fresh ingredients like lemon, garlic and tahini to the incredible combination of foods, this salad will become your go-to.
The Best Vegan Orzo Spring Salad is made with all kinds of goodies and will wow anyone you serve it to!

if you want to take this salad to a get together or something, you can always double the recipe to serve a larger group of people.
if you’re eating The Best Vegan Orzo Spring Salad as a side dish, my recipe should easily serve 6-8 people.
however, if you’re eating the salad for a meal, i would say maybe 4-5.

personally, i envision this salad as my food anthem all spring and summer long. it’s the perfect contribution to any potluck, cookout and more.
the bulk of the salad is comprised of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, vegan cheese, kalalmata olives, navy beans and orzo.
if this exact combination doesn’t suit you, feel free to make any substitutions!
when it comes to the vegan cheese, i cut miyoko’s vegan mozzarella into tiny cubes. a great alternative would be violife feta, the flavors would be fabulous.
the vinaigrette is just as simple as the salad by the way. it’s made with lemon juice, avocado oil, tahini, red wine vinegar, garlic, sea salt and pepper.
yes, it really is that simple to make and packs some serious bold flavor, you’ll love it.

here’s everything you need to make The Best Vegan Orzo Spring Salad
cooked orzo
kalamata olives
cherry tomatoes or something similar
cucumber
navy beans or any beans you want
vegan mozzarella
lemon juice
tahini
avocado oil
red wine vinegar
garlic
sea salt and pepper

if you love The Best Vegan Orzo Spring Salad, then try these other recipes from my blog!
Vegan Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad Pitas
Smashed Potato Kale Caesar Salad
Roasted Tofu Kale Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
Nourishing Kale Salad with Cilantro Peanut Dressing
The Best Creamy Vegan Potato Salad
Easy Veggie Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing
Vegan Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
Hearty Winter Potato and Lentil Salad
Vegan Greek Village Pasta Salad

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The Best Vegan Orzo Spring Salad
Recipe by MaryCourse: Lunch u0026amp; Dinner, SaladsDifficulty: Easy5
servings10
minutesIngredients
2 cups cooked orzo
1 large cucumber cut into small pieces
2 and 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 cup kalamata olives
1 can rinsed and drained navy beans
1 block (8 ounces) vegan mozzarella cheese cut into small pieces
- vinaigrette
1/4 cup avocado oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp runny tahini
juice of one small lemon
2 minced garlic cloves
sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- cook the orzo according to package directions.
- add all salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and pour over the salad ingredients.
- mix well and serve cold or room temp! store in the fridge in an airtight container. it’s even better the next day!