Although salad generally contains lettuce, marinated vegetable salad is all vegetables without any lettuce. Instead, the vegetables marinate in an oil-free, tangy dressing ...
Salads
Salad doesn’t have to be boring! In fact, the best salad recipes making eating colorful nutrient-dense foods simple. Whether I’m making a side salad or an entree salad, I use the freshest ingredients, an array of colors, and homemade dressing. Each individual salad recipe is designed with whole-foods, no oil, and a variety of ingredients, so salad is exciting every time.
Southwest Coleslaw
When I lived in Michigan, every summer, my friend Kim made a southwest coleslaw recipe everyone lived. Of course, it wasn't vegan, so recently, I asked for her recipe to "veganize" ...
Salad with Grilled Peaches
When I walked into Trader Joe's this afternoon, the smell of peaches hit me the second I entered the store. I love peaches, and it's peach season! So, when there are peaches, I ...
Panzanella Salad Recipe
One of my favorite summertime salads is a Panzanella salad or Tuscan chopped salad. Also called a tomato bread salad or bread salad, Panzanella salad can be made in a variety ...
Mango Salad
It's mango season which means mangos not only taste fabulous this time of year, but they are also affordable. I love mangos, and nothing tastes better than a mango salad on a hot ...
Mexican Coleslaw Recipe
When Taco Tuesday rolls around, I like to create interesting new ways to serve tacos and other Mexican goodies. So, I decided to make a Mexican coleslaw recipe to compliment this ...
Blackberry Salad
Salad for dinner? Why not? When the temperatures get hot, I create salads, which the whole family loves. My blackberry salad recipe is loaded with fresh berries, veggies, ...
Cabbage Asian Salad
When the temperatures get really hot, I love healthy cold salads for dinner. In Arizona, for instance, the summer temperatures range from 100-110 degrees. Although it's a dry heat, ...
Charred Corn Salad
When summer arrives, corn is one of my favorite fresh ingredients to cook with. Not only do I grill corn often, but I love to include corn in my salads and other dishes. Charred ...
Good Earth Kale Salad
I love kale! In fact, whenever I make a salad or a smoothie, I try to add a little kale. My good earth kale salad, for instance, is loaded with kale but also what I like to call ...
Fennel Salad with Oranges
Summertime is citrus time. Nothing tastes better than a fresh summer salad recipe. For instance, fennel salad with oranges has an incredible combination of flavors and textures. If ...
Air Fried Chickpeas
Air fried chickpeas not only make a great healthy snack, but they are perfect as a soup or salad topper. I love chickpeas, and that's why I recently made cream of chickpea soup and ...
Mexican Chopped Salad
In Arizona, this week, the temperatures are high! Since I love salad, this week is a week of salads. When planning my meals this week, there was no way I was cooking using the ...
Green Bean Salad
This week, in Arizona, we are hitting the 100s, so hot dinners are out, and salads are in! If you follow my posts and are a salad lover, this week is devoted to new cold salads! ...
Grape Salad
I love grapes, and I often freeze them for a sweet snack. Recently, though, I experienced grapes prepared uniquely. I ordered a roasted cauliflower dish, and it arrived with ...
Cajun Pasta Salad
I love summery cold pasta salads. When I plan a menu for a BBQ or picnic I love to mix things up. So, instead of making my famous Vegan Macaroni Salad, today I decided to try ...
Vegan Cobb Salad
When I first ate a vegan cobb salad at The Cheese Cake Factory, I fell in love. I love salad, not only because it's healthy and nutrient-dense, but because of the array of ...
Cowboy Caviar
Summertime is here! When I plan an outdoor get-together, I like to pick the freshest and healthiest dips and recipes. For that reason, I decided to make my healthy version of ...
Asian Salad with Peanut Dressing
I absolutely love Asian food! For that reason, I always try to make some Asian dish during the week, simply because I love the flavors and spices! Asian salad with peanut dressing ...
Healthy Greek Pasta Salad
When I make pasta dishes, my first priority is to include more veggies than pasta. As a result, I eat a little pasta and have a full plate of veggies in one sitting. In today's ...