Vegan Creamy Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise

Indulge in the refreshing, wholesome flavors of this Vegan Creamy Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise, a vibrant medley of crunchy carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and more, all tossed in a luxuriously silky vegan mayonnaise dressing. This no-cook recipe is a perfect balance of tangy lemon juice, the subtle sweetness of maple syrup, and a hint of Dijon mustard, creating a creamy, flavor-packed salad that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Ideal for meal prep, picnics, or as a chilled side dish, this salad is a quick 20-minute recipe that’s not only vegan but also loaded with colorful veggies and fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish. Serve it as a light lunch or pair it with your favorite vegan protein for a complete, hearty meal—an irresistible crowd-pleaser for all occasions!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and grated Carrots
• 1 medium, diced Cucumber
• 1 medium, diced Red Bell Pepper
• 1 cup halved Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen, thawed Green Peas
• 0.5 small, finely chopped Red Onion
• 0.25 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 0.5 cup Vegan Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: peel and grate the carrots, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, thawed green peas, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables in the large bowl.

Step 5

Gently toss all the ingredients together until all the vegetables are well coated with the creamy dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss, taste for seasoning, and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve the creamy vegetable salad chilled as a refreshing and nutritious vegan dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(970.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	712.0

Total Fat 38.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.7g
Cholesterol 27mg	0%
Sodium 1981.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 40.0g
Protein 14.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 174.1mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1913.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 45.1%