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Close-up overhead view of the same platter, showing seared asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and scallions piled over green cashew goddess sauce, garnished with fresh basil leaves and chive blossoms.

Seared Spring Vegetables with Cashew Green Goddess & Sumac Onions

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

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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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