Lily Anderson

Lily Anderson
Lily Anderson
Quick Salads & Budget-Friendly Vegan Meals

Lily Anderson, salad and budget recipe curator – fast salads and low-cost vegan dinners.

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Think a 10-minute green goddess salad, a sweet potato and kale bowl with chickpeas, or a peach and spinach salad for warm evenings. Lily Anderson's recipes lean on inexpensive staples such as beans, lentils, cabbage, oats and seasonal vegetables, then add flavor through dressings, quick pickles and chili oil rather than long ingredient lists.

Most of her work sits in Salads, with a solid share of Plant-Based dishes such as a budget-friendly lentil stew, a hummus wrap, a saucy ramen or garlic fried rice, plus a few bowls. Every recipe is written with a small kitchen in mind: one or two pans, clear timings in the title, and make-ahead notes where a dish keeps well for lunches.

Her recipes suit beginners, students and anyone feeding themselves on a tight grocery budget who still wants color and variety on the plate. Browse her latest recipes below to find a quick weeknight dinner or a salad that holds up in a lunchbox.

Latest recipes:

Honey Dijon Fall Kale Salad Dressing

Fall Kale Salad Dressing

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Raw kale can often taste too bitter. This Fall Kale Salad Dressing fixes that with a tangy blend, and we include an ingredient role and substitute table.

Roasted Squash Kale Salad with Maple Syrup

Roasted Squash Kale Salad

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Roasted Squash Kale Salad with a tangy maple lemon glaze. We include a guide for putting the salad together. Ready in 35 minutes for your table.

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Smoky and briny Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad. This recipe includes a simple assembly guide for the best results. Great for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Mediterranean Chickpea Kale Salad with Tahini

Chickpea Kale Salad with Tahini

4.33 (6 Ratings)

See the step-by-step guide in the how to make it section. This Chickpea Kale Salad is a budget-friendly, Mediterranean meal for plant-based eaters.

High-Protein Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Black Bean Quinoa Salad

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 30 minutes, this Black Bean Quinoa Salad is vibrant and fresh. It includes an ingredient substitutions table to help you customize every bowl.

Apple Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

Apple Kale Salad

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Includes key assembly steps to tenderize the greens. This Apple Kale Salad is a budget-friendly option for busy students and beginners.

Black Bean Corn Salad in 10 Minutes

Black Bean Corn Salad

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This zesty and colorful side is a Black Bean Corn Salad. Check out what goes into the bowl and get this budget-friendly meal on your table today.

Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Scapes

Air Fryer Garlic Scapes

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Get charred Air Fryer Garlic Scapes in just 16 minutes. Learn how to cook garlic scapes with our budget swap table for roasted garlic scapes. Try it now!

Easy Grilled Garlic Scapes in 15 Minutes

Easy Grilled Garlic Scapes

4.67 (6 Ratings)

These Easy Grilled Garlic Scapes are a hit. Learn how to prepare and cook garlic scapes with our budget swap table. Ready in just 15 minutes.

Creamy Easy Garlic Scape Potato Salad

Easy Potato Scape Salad

4.40 (5 Ratings)

This Easy Potato Scape Salad balances a sharp bite with a rich finish. Enjoy this Creamy Potato Scape Salad with our budget swap table. Ready in 30 minutes.

Summer Garlic Scape Salad with Green Beans

Summer Garlic Scape Salad

4.67 (3 Ratings)

This Summer Garlic Scape Salad uses a tangy glaze for a fresh garlic scape salad. Try our balsamic garlic scape salad recipe with a budget swap table.

Green Bean Scape Salad with Shaved Parmesan

Green Bean Scape Salad

4.80 (5 Ratings)

This Green Bean Scape Salad is a zesty side. Learn how to use garlic scapes in this fresh garlic scape salad. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 20 min.

Zesty White Bean Scape Salad

White Bean Scape Salad

5.00 (6 Ratings)

This White Bean Scape Salad is a fresh garlic scape salad recipe for busy days. Use our budget swap table for savings. Ready in just 15 minutes!

One-Pot Budget Friendly Lentil Stew

Budget Friendly Lentil Stew

4.50 (6 Ratings)

This Budget Friendly Lentil Stew is a must for budget plant-based dinner recipes. See our budget swap table for this red lentil stew. Ready in 40 min.

Affordable Potato Chickpea Salad with Mayonnaise

Affordable Potato Chickpea Salad

4.67 (3 Ratings)

This Affordable Potato Chickpea Salad is hearty and zesty. This vegan chickpea potato salad recipe includes a budget swap table. Ready in 35 minutes.

Cheap Vegetable Stir Fry: Savory and Crisp

Cheap Vegetable Stir Fry

4.50 (6 Ratings)

This Cheap Vegetable Stir Fry uses a healthy vegetable stir fry sauce for a crisp finish. Use our budget swap table to save. Ready in 25 minutes.

Quick 5 Ingredient Salad: Mediterranean Chicken

Quick 5 Ingredient Salad

4.40 (5 Ratings)

This Quick 5 Ingredient Salad is a fresh lunch. Try this minimal ingredient salad for a fast meal. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 10 minutes.

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Date Bites: Rich and Fudgy

3 Ingredient Snack

4.00 (4 Ratings)

This 3 Ingredient Snack is rich and fudgy. These easy 3 ingredient snacks no bake are great for kids. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 10 min.

Few Ingredient Hummus Wrap: Fresh and Crunchy

Hummus Wrap in 15 Minutes

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Hummus Wrap is one of the top quick vegan lunch ideas. Enjoy a Mediterranean hummus wrap with our budget swap table. Ready in just 15 minutes.

5 Ingredient Black Bean Taco: Silky Avocado Crema

5 Ingredient Black Bean Taco

4.50 (6 Ratings)

This 5 Ingredient Black Bean Taco is a winner. Enjoy black bean avocado tacos with our budget swap table. A simple 5-ingredient vegan recipe in 20 mins.

Simple Avocado Toast Recipe: Crispy and Bright

Simple Avocado Toast

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Try this Simple Avocado Toast Recipe for a bright start. This Vegan Avocado Toast Recipe includes a budget swap table. Ready in just 10 minutes!