Posts Tagged ‘salad’
Jewel Salad
In the intense summer heat, I was not in the mood for cooking or for eating heavy food and went looking for meal salads which required little prep. This one…
Read MoreMarinated Baked Tempeh
ADAPTED FROM LOVE AND LEMONS Adapted from loveandlemons.com This is a unique way of preparing tempeh, steaming it first, so it absorbs the marinade and is moist and tasty. And…
Read MoreBasic Balsamic Vinaigrette
Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing – in general, mix 1 part vinegar with 2 or 3 parts olive oil; if it’s a strong-tasting vinegar, go more toward 1 part vinegar to…
Read MorePortobello Burger or Salad with Spicy Mustard Dressing
On this 4th of July, when burgers are king, try portobellos instead – or in addition! This recipe come to us courtesy of my sister-in-law Amy, adapted from “Veganomicon –…
Read MoreBlack bean, corn and tomato salad
For our recent health fair, I wanted to show that I could make a simple refreshing bean and veggie salad by just opening a few cans from Costco, but of…
Read MoreLentil and Vegetable Salad
Lentils are my new favorite protein source – a great component of a plant-based diet. They are very filling, with lots of folate and iron, and naturally gluten-free. Lentils are…
Read MoreZucchini Spaghetti with Eggplant, Tomatoes and Basil
Adapted from epicurious: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/zucchini-noodles-with-eggplant-and-tomatoes This summery play on ratatouille includes a bright mix of zucchini and summer squash turned into “noodles” along with quick pan-seared cherry tomatoes and eggplant. The…
Read MoreFall Fruit Salad
Adapted from www.passthechallah.com I made this for Thanksgivingand New Years Day and everyone loved it! It’s a good change from the usual fruit salads. The lemon in the dressing keeps the…
Read MoreRefreshing Summer Greens with Fruit and Mint
It’s officially summer and time for a new twist on healthy salads. No recipe needed. Mint is plentiful and returns year after year. If you grew it last year, it’s…
Read MoreGreens Salad with Strawberries, Pistachios and Basil
This is a refreshing springtime salad, using whichever greens you have available. I used half arugula and half spinach. Try a taste of strawberry with a shred of fresh basil…
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