Chopped Summer Salad has been my jam all summer long. With juicy ripe nectarines, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, feta and almonds, it doesn’t get much more seasonal than this. Make it for lunch, serve at your next cookout, or even to pack to take on a picnic.
If you are looking for a new favorite summer salad recipe I am here for you with this Peach + Arugula Salad with Seed Brittle. It has all the flavors ~ peppery arugula, juicy ripe summer peaches, cucumbers, a spiced seed brittle and almond “ricotta”.
Strawberry Salad with Almond Ricotta + Pine Nuts might just be my new favorite summer salad. Tender butter lettuce, juicy berries, crisp cucumber, toasty pine nuts, creamy almond ricotta, and a creamy hemp seed dressing. It’s the perfect picnic or BBQ salad to enjoy all summer long.
This Quinoa, Egg + Arugula Bowl has some of my favorite flavors ~ radish, arugula and shallot, served over quinoa with a jammy soft-boiled egg, vegan feta cheese, and a lemony toasted cumin vinaigrette.
This Moroccan Carrot Salad with Harissa Vinaigrette is a little sweet, a little spicy, and packed with flavor. It’s the perfect dish to serve as part of a meze-style spread with couscous, olives, smoked eggplant, kebabs, dips and pita bread.
Warm Roasted Cauliflower with Lentils + Tahini is hearty enough for a meatless main, but also makes a good side dish on your table. It’s packed with flavor and texture, and has both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors with tahini, almonds and herbs.
Almost everyone loves Caesar, but the whole anchovy and raw egg thing is debatable for some. Luckily, this Mexican Kale Caesar with Lime Caesar Dressing has all the flavor of a traditional caesar, but is sans anchovies or egg. In fact, it is 100% vegan!
I’m always looking for ways to turn an ordinary salad into a fiesta. And for me, that usually means getting creative with the greens, the ingredients, the dressing, and ways to add a healthy crunch factor. Enter my Taco Salad, which has all the flavors and colors of a Mexican inspired salad. Plus, it has a healthy dose of plant protein! Continue Reading
It’s mid winter here in New York and I am craving a tropical vacation. So what is the next best thing? This recipe for Chopped Mango, Avocado + Macadamia Nut Salad. It has all the flavors of the tropics ~ juicy mango, creamy avocado, toasted macadamia nuts, and a vegan Creamy Hemp Seed Citrus Dressing. Continue Reading
This bright and flavorful Creamy Hemp Seed Citrus Dressing is helping keep the winter blues at bay. It’s made with mixed citrus, hemp seeds, shallot, a little honey and olive oil. And it’s use goes beyond salads. Continue Reading
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