You’ll ACTUALLY want these salads | What I eat in a day healthy vegan salads

I can't say that salads are the thing that anyone really wants to gravitate towards, but there's so many health benefits + the variations you can make are truly endless.
Today, I'm sharing 3 healthy salad options for the summer to keep you going. These are salads that I actually love and get me to eat more greens.
Check out these ideas and let me know which one you try (it should be all 3).
★Recipes Used★
🌱 High Protein Vegan Kale Salad
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🌱 Vegan Arugula Salad with Chickpeas, Avocado and Cherry Tomatoes
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🌱 Vegan Taco Salad
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🌱 Vegan Sunflower Seed Meat
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🌱Homemade Vegan Parmesan
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Timestamps:
00:00 How to Make Vegan Salads You'll Love
00:01 High Protein Vegan Kale Salad
2:04 High Protein Vegan Kale Salad Finished
2:10 Salads For Every Need
5:35 Why you have to season all the layers of your salad
6:10 Why you should wash your kale
7:15 Vegan Taco Salad
9:15 Vegan Taco Salad Finished
9:20 Do you eat the rainbow?
13:25 Vegan Arugula Salad
13:55 Vegan Arugula Salad Finished
14:00 How salads can help you save money
16:30 Creating a salad formula
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[@thenarddogcooks]

What's your formula for a great salad?

[@silentraisin]

eating the rainbow is a solid formula i learned a few years ago and making an effort to add variety makes food more visually appealing for me as well as incorporating contrasting taste profiles

[@carlasmith7856]

greetings love salads great joy heaven ASE ASE ASE 😃🥰😛💯💯👍👍❤❤

[@Ella.L.]

As a main dish it should be nutritious & filling and have lots of different colours & textures and crunch & creaminess! 😋 Fresh, crunchy greens/vegetables and a great dressing are key for any good salad, IMO!

[@MrsMMcG]

Sweet (fruit), salty (miso or soy sauce), healthy oil (avo or seeds), savory (beans or tofu). Makes it a meal, not a meal opener. 🙂

[@karoliskaz9245]

some good music ; )

[@barbara5495]

I love my hot/cold salads. Cooked potatoes and a few cooked veggies/lentils/chick peas over any kind of greens drizzled with balsamic glaze, mustard (any kind), Tahini, 1-2 tablespoons of hummus, lime juice.

[@thenarddogcooks]

🤌🏾 so tasty!

[@JuanMartinez-df1lc]

Doesn’t sound good

[@justind9631]

@@JuanMartinez-df1lc at all

[@Wandertheworldwithme]

Sounds delicious yum

[@miaporche2256]

❤️

[@georgemarino434]

"What colors have I not had enough of this week. I find it more effective than counting sheep" That is brilliantly a classic my friend!! Great quote! I often think that way all the time. But I never could put it together in words like you just did. It's so true and so smart! Thank you for your great content! You're amazingly special!!

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thanks a ton!🙏🏾

[@brittanymcmcmc9730]

Your attitude throughout the video, the beautiful cinematics, and the actual salads themselves all gave me the reasons to subscribe! Amazing job.

[@kristinewinship2065]

OMG! I love salads, especially ones you can make a meal out of. 😁

[@barbaraparland]

I like to have extra salad wrapped up in a tortilla like a salad burrito 🤣

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾

[@saracruze2212]

Yes that's me it's hot and I don't want to cook salads are my go to so many way to make a different salad i like making my own salad dressing ....yum

[@kathiegoldy3852]

The kale salad was ridiculously delicious! This combination of veggies in a salad aroused my curiosity to try, and since I had just picked some kale from the garden and had every other ingredient, I did ! Yummity yum yum good.

[@thenarddogcooks]

I love that!! Thanks, Kathie!

[@1xXBCDXx1]

Kale salad definitely my favorite and adding the sweet potato is genius. I used to use zucchini noodles too with some tomatoes and tofu 😋

[@faitheloveschrist]

How is it having a garden I want one in the future also

[@kathiegoldy3852]

@@faitheloveschrist it’s wonderful! A little bit of love and attention reaps a bountiful harvest😊 greens are especially easy to grow especially in cooler weather. I grew arugula and kale all winter!

[@faitheloveschrist]

@@kathiegoldy3852 wow thanks so much tired of the poison food. Any beginner plants to start growing?

[@fionacrowe9216]

I love the sense of humour in your filming. Like the way you caught that runaway chickpea! Made me laugh 😊

[@thenarddogcooks]

🤗

[@bettyc6045]

Kale was like eating construction paper while smelling soil🤣🤣🤣 I love your videos, your commentaries are hilariously true!! You are awesome!!!!!!

[@robbiejohnson6986]

Too funny 😂

[@JustthatgirlTiff]

I love your channel. I’m not a Vegan but I am on my weight loss journey and need healthy meal ideas that aren’t boring to keep me on track. Thank you!

[@thenarddogcooks]

🤗 thank you!

[@MyEverydayGarden]

I love your shelves and the hanging plants! The simple ingredient visuals are fantastic.

[@thenarddogcooks]

thank you so much!

[@candyw5404]

Love watching your videos. You always make me smile. I am a cook in a small vegan café in California with a regular menu, the only things that change are our hummus and soup. It gets a little boring when I go home and make the same old vegan food for myself...thank you for giving me some great ideas.

[@thenarddogcooks]

You're so welcome! Thanks for sharing that!

[@nieshat]

I love that you are invested in your daughters happiness. God bless!

[@thenarddogcooks]

Always!

[@mbr663]

You are so personable, and your sense of humor so natural, that I would watch your videos just to soak up your pleasant personality!

[@MariaGomez-jm9wn]

I love how you explain the full process of cooking, you really have a passion on this.

[@QuadMix]

My go to formula for a salad is: 1. Aim for 80-90% raw fresh veg &/or fruit. The greener the better. 2. Include lots of plant fats using suitable oils for a dressing & roasted (soft) nuts &/or seeds like sesame, sunflower, pecan, cashew etc. 3. Infuse the dressing with lots of flavour using garlic, spices, a type of acid (citrus or vinegar), salt, soy-sauce etc. 4. Optionally, add a warm/grilled or textured/crispy element for a diverse mouthfeel & enjoyment.

[@tombellman]

Made the taco salad the other day. Wow. That sunflower seed thing is incredible. I found it even tasted better the next day right out of the fridge. And it's very filling without being heavy feeling. I am going to try some of your other recipes. Love your approach, Andrew! Thank you!

[@JaieKeller]

So you can eat it cold?

[@rachael2916]

Not sure how I came across your videos but I’m so glad I did. I’ve been ovo-vegetarian for almost 11 years now. I was repeating the same recipes for the last two years and getting bored with my food. However your videos have introduced new recipes and it’s so simple and delicious! I feel inspired again to cook so thank you for your content. I really enjoy it and I’m excited to try these salads next!

[@thenarddogcooks]

That is so great! Thank you, Rachael!!

[@kenishaepps6916]

I really love these recipes and am hooked on this channel to come up with new vegan ideas. Another tip would be to ditch the store bought taco seasoning and make your own without the extra bs they add to it(smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper) when I discovered this, I stopped buying store bought and you can customize it.

[@Deerych]

I've been a salad fiend lately. I can't get enough of them! Perfect for a meat/veggie diet with low carb diet. I want more!

[@theresawilloughby9884]

I Love salads with Mixed Greens, Arugula, Spinach, Chick Peas, Mini Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Red Onion, Olives, Avocado Oil & Apple cider vinegar and Herb & Garlic Spice. This is a Delicious Salad, you can also put Hard Boiled eggs in it.

[@maryhubbard7015]

I like how you put your recipes together and your style of filming. ❤️ Thank you for sharing.

[@thenarddogcooks]

thank you, Mary!

[@Ella.L.]

Yum, I LOVE me some salad & kale! I just had a big bowl of it yesterday: Kale, arugula, red onions, dried cranberries & tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, a creamy & tangy cashew-based dressing and baked potatoes & sweet potatoes - I make it all the time; it's the best! 😋

[@thenarddogcooks]

sounds so delicious!

[@amazjunelee]

Is it just me or is this gentleman just absolutely amazing?! I see a superstar in the making? 🙌🏼 #genius on so many levels 😮

[@lanahundley8625]

Yep! 😂

[@eaconnerart]

The sunflower seeds... Great source of vitamin E, Copper, Iron, Folate, B1 and B6! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORRRRRRRRRRK! Also... Don't be afraid to throw apple in a salad :)

[@thenarddogcooks]

you got it!

[@rozchristopherson648]

I really like that taco salad because I would never have thought of using soaked sunflower seeds with seasoning to make a taco meat substitute. Thank you for this video.

[@TechWaltMD]

I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but vegan salads are my go-to for a quick meal or if I just want to use up some veggies. Great ideas in this video.

[@sharimeline3077]

I love a salad with lots of ingredients besides the leafy greens. I throw everything I have in there - aside from the usual tomatoes or avocado, I'll throw in leftover brown rice, beans, tofu, sunflower seeds, nuts, corn, you name it. Whatever I have hanging around that seems to be a likely candidate for a salad. My favorite thing to do is to mash half an avocado in the bowl first, and then make it into a dressing with some balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, and some seasonings. Then I'll build the salad and toss it all together.

[@prodigalflower1178]

I'm here for that taco salad! I have diabetes, and have decided that I want to live long, be strong and healthier, So I'm starting a work week salad a day to lose weight and keep my blood sugar down and eventually get off my medications! Thank you for your recipes! Also, I was raised vegetarian so the sunflower seed meat was outstanding to see, that's a new one for me and I cannot wait to try it! 😊

[@yourfavnurseb9699]

That’s awesome that you are taking control of your health. I bet you will be off of those meds by the end of the year!

[@karen-zb7pu]

I think you have the best food vlog on KZbin. I learn something everytime!

[@anonamouse9198]

Kale pesto has been my go to this summer in the uk, blitzing it in the food processor beats chewing it👌🏻

[@thenarddogcooks]

this is true! good share!

[@barbaraaven9032]

I just love to live off of salads and soup !!!❤

[@anessa8929]

The possibilities for a mouth watering & satisfying salad are endless! Now I'm going to my fridge and pantry to determine what I'm going to have in mine for lunch. Of course, color, color, color! 😊

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 YES! all about the colors!

[@Acyuta-Priya]

I've been eating salads more this year than I ever have. Most of them have been BASIC. This video has some great ideas I plan on trying in my next salad.

[@heathermatsumoto]

Just love the rainbow 🌈 way of squeezing in all of the colours

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾

[@MichelleMarieParks]

You are a joy to watch and learn from. Your enthusiasm for life shines through and makes everything all the more enjoyable. Also - YUM!!

[@merrylynnallison6922]

I am seriously addicted to your channel. I am very grateful for your creativity. Much respect from Vancouver BC Canada. I watch every morning while drinking my morning tea before work.

[@brap3798]

oh shit! As a chef, I'm picturing the flavors and textures of the first salad in my mind and they taste awesome. I think the creaminess of the avocado will blend the crunch and spices from the sweet potato and chickpeas so well with the fresh vibes from the sweet'n'sour'n'light bitterness from the kale. God it looks amazing xD Maybe I would add some cooked red beets after drowning them in lime(zest), roasted black pepper corns and olive oil, for some extra sweet and sour happiness and to give it a bit more of a 2022 inclusive colorscheme 😇 Well done my friend and I can't wait for the rest of the video

[@fourcharms4]

I absolutely LOVE Kale salads.... I Love salads period! Looking for new recipes and things to add to my kale salads. This was great, thank you !

[@paraskevig.7667]

My goodness I dont know what is better, cooking your amazing recipes or watching your videos!! Great work! Thank you!

[@gaminghall-xr7mw]

Love this videos. Showing what you eat rather than general nutrition talk is so much more concrete for me.

[@vev5093]

Love roasted beets artichoke hearts and ........ and watercress ,cucumber....gotta go cause there's a salad for that Thanks

[@vev5093]

Also small Avocado and lemon Blueberries or grapes or other fresh fruit. Always EV OO

[@doriapatterson3092]

New subbie here! I appreciate the quality, time and effort that you put into creating this video. And the food looks delish! 😊

[@thenarddogcooks]

thank you, Doria!

[@valentinearchibald9133]

Love ALL 3 and will certainly try them in the future. Thank you 🙏🏾 ✨✨✨…

[@cristalclear926]

Yooooooooo!!!! That kale salad was LIFE!!! Thank you so much for inspiring me to think outside the basic salad box! Day 10 of plant based eating and I’m amazed by all the delicious healthy flavors I’ve been missing out on all these years. I feel FANTASTIC!

[@starbright7415]

I love your channel. You present with an engaging dialogue filled with wit and humor. And the recipes are great! Thank you!

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾 thank you so much!

[@stinamj]

It makes such a big difference and healthy to eat plant-base. I was told that hard chips are like daggers that can cut through your gut lining, leaving holes in it.

[@susanmacaluso5218]

Kale swipe.....mind blown Today's asmr was The Sound of Music, because these were a few of my favorite things

[@thenarddogcooks]

❤️

[@1Rabih]

Great vegan recipes extremely well presented thank you dear Andrew for everything you do 💚💚💚🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TONEBHURT]

Massaging the kale is good for salads. South African women get up early morning to gather the kale and to begin the preparation for later day salad.

[@noona514]

I believe in incorporating 30 greens a week for health, so I love salads all year round. ❤ I never get bored of salad because there's always a different recipe.

[@suemccarthy5662]

You’re so funny I really enjoy all your videos. The music and all the chopping of beautiful vegs makes me happy 😊 thank you

[@thenarddogcooks]

i really appreciate it!

[@nenairby3349]

Thanks for those delicious salad recipes. I actually love salads. Especially in the warmer weather . 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@thenarddogcooks]

Me too!!

[@sandraphillips2969]

I'm so glad you popped up in my KZbin feed, Nard Dog. : ) You are funny, clever - and inspirational! I used to consider any lettuce just a carrier for ranch, and now I'm super excited to try these salads! I LOVE your videos!!!

[@MrsMMcG]

Nice! You just took a salad and kicked it up more than a few notches! Thank you for that ☺️ I love your sense of humor, Andrew, you make viewing very pleasant 🙂 I will try your ideas as I absolutely love kale and arugula! Have a lovely week! 😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kerieagle2441]

Great way to start my Sunday!! Thank you for some new ideas for a salad!! 😊

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾 you're welcome!!

[@hannad6726]

I really like the way you film your recipes. Hooks me every time.

[@stormyjensen8077]

I love your kitchen! And your advice 🥰 thank you

[@lmcognitio2049]

Salads are healthy and if you get creative they can also be reality tasty and fun. Kale is super healthy 🥬

[@debbolz6847]

The sounds are phenomenal ❤

[@ginacastell4581]

Love your show and personality. You are funny and personable! Love that you’re from Brooklyn! You make cooking look easy. Keep it going. Gina

[@thenarddogcooks]

i appreciate that, Gina!!

[@mudmanguy998]

I just love your videos, man. I totally dig your sense of humor.

[@J_LOVES_ME]

Great tip on the washing of kale - it's especially important when eating raw veggies.

[@aprilhoh1898]

I made the taco salad tonight and the walnut taco “meat” is a flavor bomb! Delicious!

[@donnamiller631]

Wow. I never thought of doing that with sunflower seed. Thanks for the idea.

[@doomkittyy]

Googling how to repair a car with salad 😅 Best touch of add for salads for my family: pickled onions with jalapenos from Costco, and or Balsamic Vinegar *chef's kiss* 🥰

[@justbloggin7407]

Sweet potato, avocado, chickpeas+ some greens it's my favorite combination! To add some Jerusalem's artichoke (sunchoke) WOW!

[@mobydog99]

So glad to find this, love the recipes AND the styling too

[@thenarddogcooks]

thank you!!

[@susansheffield2931]

I love the music. It is unexpectedly whimsical.

[@bettyh8005]

I hope you will offer a version of vegan West African Stew. It's very savory with unexpected incredients: tomatoes and peanut butter with kale and chunks of sweet potato. I just found the "Make it Dairy Free" channel! 🙋‍♀ How great! Now I am following that one, too. I love your work. ❤

[@thenarddogcooks]

thank you so much! Im trying to study a few different cuisines to keep things interesting. I hope at some point i can provide something that sounds so incredible!

[@kellyrivenburgh4090]

Your recipes are approachable some vegan recipes require so many products that are hard to do if you are starting out or just want to try that first vegan dish thank you 😊

[@eagledice2008]

Oh my gosh who is this guy his voice is so soothing I’m making the arugula practical salad right now thanks my man

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾 thank you!!

[@eagledice2008]

@@thenarddogcooks you’re amazing I binged on you the whole Sunday ❤️

[@bige8549]

Amazing options! Thanks.

[@melt4769]

I love your videos, and I cannot wait to try your salad recipes. Thank you 🙏 ❤️

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾

[@carlahicks5653]

"Wow! That Kale salad look amazing! 😋 A must try.😊😍

[@clarencejackson5284]

I love your salad ideas

[@diaamondg1729]

I love kale, roasted sweet potatoes, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, strawberries, blue berries, apples, carrots, orange bell peppers, sea salt, and pepper, and avocado

[@safistyle.art.fashion.imag577]

We eat a lot of salads in culture, also eating a small salad before dinner, wow! ✨ happens. we add mustard on everything, yummily! Thanks for the 🇫🇷 😆

[@unjaded2]

avacado smashed with ACV , garlic and onion powder, salt , pepper, itailan seasoning , red pepper flakes ,6 drops of stevia . top this over >cherrie tomatoes , spinach , red leaf lettuce (any two greens ) red onion, chopped celery , red or black grapes . top with crushed pecans .

[@monicanaranjo507]

Your video was so aesthetically pleasing ❤❤❤❤ thank you for these tips 😊

[@perthgirl1012]

Dried cranberries are a must also pimp my salad toppings are bomb.

[@thenarddogcooks]

i like it!

[@ReadingDave]

Sweet potatoes are so good when you get it crispy on the outside tender on the inside.

[@conciergemain4039]

You're so cool and laid back. I enjoyed your segment and will try your salad creations starting today.

[@losingpartsofme6542]

Found your video and love every salad. Arugula and spring mix is my fav!😋

[@lkenady52]

I love this guy, he is creative and will definitely make his salad!

[@christschild818]

It looks so fresh and healthy and delicious. 😃

[@mariaholloway5838]

Thank you for your channel. Been a vegan a year now and I'm enjoying your recipes

[@lisas4453]

I love your teaching, instructions & insights...especially the kale analogy because I love green cabbage but hate kale...I'm trying though...you're just great!!!

[@Finest1920]

Great salad ideas! Thanks and loving the channel 👏🏾! Romaine lettuce is actually very packed with nutrients including all 8 of the essential amino acids, omega-3, iron, beta carotene, folate, and vitamins C, E & K. They aid in boosting our immune system; repairing/healing joints, bones, arteries and connective tissues; balancing blood sugar; and reducing our risk of heart attack and stroke 🙌🏾

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thank you so much for that, Alicia!

[@queensmiley9316]

Alicia Ross I have got to get me some Romaine Lettuce. I did not know this lettuce have all of these benefits.

[@sweetlikeme]

Love how you got straight into it.❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kathymckim8255]

I love watching you cook on these videos

[@tammyebee9648]

I really enjoyed this video! ❤ Please continue to make these videos with the commentary. Very entertaining 😂 and helpful.

[@klworrell64]

I'm allegic to walnuts and as I flex toward a plant based diet... I saw alot of things made with walnuts... that I would love to eat...and ease my transition. Anyway, thank you for the sunflower seeds. I can't wait to try 😋 I love your channel!

[@jaquan3571]

Nice video. I was looking for some healthy options and came across your video. Thank you.

[@staceyneedscoffee]

That taco salad looks not only delicious, but I adore taking romaine or bibb lettuce and filling it with something delicious, sometimes even topped on jicima. Pretty sure I need to make that this weekend!

[@saleemahnurid-din8423]

Thank you for sharing your fun presentation. Love Great selection of 🎶 that compliments your presentation.

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾

[@icedoutcakes2642]

I absolutely love your videos! Thank you

[@Michelle-mu1wp]

Dishes are phenomenal and you are hilarious 😂😂😂😂 Already shared several of your videos!!

[@cjoseygirl70]

My husband hates veggies except for lettuce and tomatoes, so he could eat salad everyday. I am so burnt out on salad, but if I could get some awesome dressing recipes I think I could do it.

[@lefthandedfork3337]

Amazing detail and editing! Thank you for the recipe will try! God bless

[@laurenkelly8499]

Loving your videos - keep them coming! Appreciation from Ontario, Canada