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A brightly lit, overhead shot shows a shaved cucumber radish salad on a moat of garlic lime tahini. The salad is garnished with finely chopped pistachios and chili crisp.

Shaved Cucumber Radish Salad with Garlic Lime Tahini & Basil

An overhead shot shows a shredded snap pea salad with chopped radishes, mint, toasted almonds, and a lemon dressing. A brass ladle serving spoon is sticking out of the salad.

Fresh Shredded Snap Pea Salad with Lemon & Mint

An up close overhead shot of a rice noodle salad in a large bowl with lots of small-diced fresh spring vegetables. The salad is topped with chili and maple syrup roasted peanuts that have been chopped.

Spring Rice Noodle Salad with Chili Maple Peanuts, Celery & Peas

Pesto Quinoa & White Bean Bake with Spring Vegetables

Lemony Spring Pasta Salad (vegan + nut-free) - The First Mess

Lemony Spring Pasta Salad with Vegetables & Herbs

Herbed Chickpea Pancakes with Zesty Lemon Tahini - The First Mess

Herbed Chickpea Flour Pancakes

Our Favourite Picnic Salad - The First Mess

Our Favourite Picnic Salad

Roasted Potato Salad with French Lentils & Spring Vegetables - The First Mess

Roasted Potato Salad with French Lentils & Spring Vegetables

citrus miso slaw with 10 vegetables - The First Mess

Citrus Miso Slaw with 10 Vegetables

grilled asparagus and french lentil niçoise salad (vegan!) - The First Mess

Grilled Asparagus & French Lentil Niçoise-Inspired Salad

Mango Salad with Rhubarb Ginger Dressing & Chili Almonds

Cauliflower & Roasted Garbanzo Rice and Peas Salad with Apple & Avocado

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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