8 Cold Sides for a Summer Meatless Monday Potluck

Got a potluck or a barbecue coming up and need some Meatless Monday ideas? We’ve got you covered with cold side dishes. These selections are easy to prepare, delicious to eat, and can take your outing to the next level.

We looked over our recipe library for summertime dishes with fruits and vegetables. We’re showing off appetizing recipes like watermelon gazpacho, tangy cucumber and dill salad, lemon mint quinoa, and a tomato and strawberry salad. Salads, cold soups, and noodle dishes can accompany any main dish and they’re easy to transport to a backyard or park.

Avocado Radish Salad by Domestic DivasAvocado Radish Salad


Lemon Mint Quinoa Salad by Tofu ‘n SproutsQuinoa Salad


Cold Sesame-Avocado Soba Noodle Salad by the Natural Gourmet InstituteAvocado Soba Salad


Watermelon GazpachoWatermelon Gazpacho


Peach Tomato Salad by Joyce GoldsteinPeach Tomato


Tangy Cucumber-Dill Salad by Habits of a Modern HippieCucumber Dill Salad


Mango, Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad by Parsnips and PastriesMango Corn Salad


Strawberry Tomato Salad by the Blissful ChefStrawberry Salad


Show off your talents to hundreds of thousands of like-minded Meatless Monday fans! Which cold side did you make? Take a picture, share on FacebookTwitter, or Instagram, with #MeatlessMonday! Skipping meat one day a week is good for you and better for the planet.