This wonderfully bright, tangy and rich Arugula Orange Fennel Salad is great any time of the year, but you might want to serve it with my Plant-Based Moroccan Holiday Menu. A typical Moroccan meal begins with a series of hot and cold salads, followed by a tagine (usually meat), but my plant-based Moroccan version is vegan,…
Salads & Dressings
Three-Bean Salad
This delicious mix of plant-based goodness is sure to satisfy your craving for the traditional three-bean salad, which is typically made with lots of oil and sugar. But this three-bean salad is the bomb, because it tastes great and is much healthier for you! I can’t say enough good things about beans. First, they’re on Dr….
Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad with Tofu Feta
This colorful Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad has it all; intense flavor, heart-healthy veggies, a little chickpea protein, a beautiful plant-based feta, and a beautiful bright dressing. I am absolutely raving about this tofu feta. As you know, tofu alone has no flavor, and it easily absorbs the flavors of its marinades. This marinade uses miso,…
Vegan Caprese Salad with Blackberry & Watermelon
Summer is coming to an end, but the hot days can linger into late September and this Vegan Caprese Salad with Blackberry & Watermelon is a refreshing, easy addition to any meal. I want to thank Katie, my friend, fellow blogger, and dietitian from One Hungry Bunny, for sharing this recipe with me. Although not strictly…
Broccoli Waldorf Salad
I hope that since you’re on board for a plant-based life that you’re discovering how to make delicious plant-based recipes. Have you branched out and experimented with your own recipe creations, too? This Broccoli Waldorf Salad was an experiment for me. I love any salad that is tangy and sweet AND, I like to use up…
Easy Oil-Free Vinaigrette
This Easy Oil-Free Vinaigrette is one that you should know by heart. It’s so easy to throw together a salad and this homemade dressing because we usually have these ingredients on hand. It’s even good drizzled overcook vegetables! To learn more about making your own oil-free salad dressings, be sure to check out my oil-free…
Barley Bean Salad with Cauliflower Rice
Grains are our friends! The science says that eating whole grains can help us live longer and they certainly are a big part of a plant-based diet. So, this Barley Bean Salad with Cauliflower Rice is a nutritional powerhouse that you should add to your favorite recipes. Not only does this recipe have cauliflower, but also fresh kale…
Green Goddess Grain Bowl
If you haven’t discovered the grain bowl yet, I think you’ll find them a great choice for a plant-based lifestyle and this Green Goddess Grain Bowl is a great one to try first. It’s really a meal that would traditionally be served separately on your plate. However, in this concept, everything is tossed into a…
Vegan Waldorf Salad with Apples & Raisins
Apples, apples, apples, there are always apples in the store… What a treat since they are so good for us. They offer a gut supportive fiber which is most probably why the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” so popular. And, this Vegan Waldorf Salad with Apples & Raisins is a great…
Curried Chickpea Rice Salad
This curried chickpea rice salad is one of those perfect weekday dinner recipes. It’s filling, fast and tasty. You can make enough to have leftover lunch the next day, saving time and money in the process. This recipe is very versatile and makes a great accompaniment to a picnic lunch or packs well for those…
Mexican Rice Salad
Incorporating more whole grains into your diet is one of the healthiest things you can do. But, that also means eliminated sources of refined carbs, such as white bread or white rice. With the addition of beans, veggies and avocado, this salad is super veggie-powered. I always like to make a batch of grains, usually…
Macaroni Salad
This traditional Macaroni Salad, that’s often served at picnics, family gatherings and holidays, is usually laden with mayonnaise, but you won’t have to worry about this version. Not only is it made with tofu, but it also is full of antioxidant goodness. Broccoli, carrots, bell pepper and whole grain pasta make this one salad to…
Oil-Free Honey Mustard Dressing
Do you like your dressing pungent? This oil-free honey mustard dressing hits the spot! This recipe is actually made with vegan honey. I figure why put anything on my salad if I can’t taste it. Oil, in fact, actually makes the dressing milder. So bring on the mustard! And, for this beauty, there’s even very little…
Ranch Dressing
This plant-based, vegan ranch dressing tastes so rich and creamy, you won’t believe it’s dairy free. Serve with a wedge of lettuce or as a dip with vegetables. Many dressings in the supermarket aisles, even the organic ones, are loaded with unnecessary sugar and refined oils. I love making my own dressings because I then…
Romaine Salad with Kale, Apples & Cranberries
A Unique & Delicious Salad Recipe I’m excited to share this delicious recipe from Chef Jessica Bella, a talent here in Boulder with unique ideas for creating delicious and super healthy recipes. She’s a Certified Natural Foods Chef and Graduated from The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts. She focuses on creating vibrant, Superfood…
