This festive, vegan Pomegranate Orange Salad with Orange Champagne Vinaigrette features gorgeous colors and incredible flavor. Bright red pomegranate arils and vibrant sections of orange whet the appetite with strong visual appeal, while creamy avocado balances the satisfying crunch of the red onion and pecans. Finally, a little drizzle of the zesty orange champagne vinaigrette dressing [...]
Beets, beets, glorious beets! Most of the time when I shop, I find red beets, so it was such a delight to discover gorgeous golden beets at the farmers' market this week. While still relatively unknown compared to their red counterparts, Golden beets are favored for their mild flavor and bright color. They are believed to [...]
This delectable Roasted Fennel and Red Onion Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing is one of my favorite vegan salads. First of all, the natural sweetness of roasted fennel and red onion add subtle depth to this beautiful and delicious salad, Next, the addition of preserved lemon rind adds an unexpected pop of flavor to the dressing. [...]
I love shopping at the farmers' market and preparing meals from the fresh, seasonal organic produce. In addition to my favorites -- apples, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and squashes -- carrots and cabbage abound at the market. I love to make salads with both cabbage because it is a very healthy food [...]
I love hearty, flavorful Buddha Bowls! The stars of this vegan Roasted Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl with Spicy Sriracha Hummus are the roasted sweet potatoes and the spicy sriracha hummus. And it's so easy to make. You simply toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and black [...]
I love healthy, hearty salads full of lots of flavors and textures, that's why I love this vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Cilantro Dressing. The blend of textures and flavors makes every mouthful a celebration! Of course, the avocado cilantro dressing elevates the whole salad to another level of deliciousness! This fresh vegan Mexican [...]
I have always enjoyed citrus-flavored salads so this Zesty Fennel Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette is a special treat. An orange is a very popular fruit but have you eaten or prepared fennel? If not, you should. Fennel is a vegetable that is enjoyed for it's licorice-like flavor. It is an imporant source of many essential [...]
I have always loved eating raw or steamed vegan vegetables dishes. I usually make simple, steamed vegetable dishes with a little olive oil, sea salt and herbs, but it's always fun to kick the flavor up a notch. Close your eyes and imagine drizzling torn kale with olive oil, then massaging the kale with your fingers [...]
Ripe peaches have always been a special treat! There are few flavors as wonderful as fresh. sweet, juicy peaches in season. So why not make peach salsa with them? This spicy peach salsa is absolutely gorgeous! The combination of colors creates a beautiful presentation, while the delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors makes it a [...]
There's nothing more enjoyable on a hot, summer day than sweet, refreshing watermelon. Watermelon has always been my go-to healthy treat. What's more, this versatile fruit can be enjoyed in so many delicious ways. For example, watermelon pairs surprisingly well with other very different flavors including vegan cheese. Talk about the perfect hot weather combination! [...]
Berries of all kinds are the stars of my diet due to their fabulous flavor as well as their amazing health benefits. From blueberries, blackberries and raspberries to strawberries and cranberries, I enjoy them as snacks, in smoothies or in salads like this Mixed Berry and Mint Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette. Fresh seasonal berries and mint give [...]
Love the deep, rich flavor of roasted beets? Well, close your eyes and imagine how those beets would taste with orange slices and a citrus dressing. This flavor-packed Fennel, Citrus and Roasted Beet Salad features the classic combination of citrus and fennel paired with tender roasted beets on a bed of arugula and mixed greens -- [...]
There's nothing quite as delectable as fresh, organic strawberries in season. So in this recipe, the strawberries are the main flavor focal point. They are substantial enough on their own to pair perfectly with a basic bed of mixed greens topped with a light drizzle of good olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. Topping this salad [...]
What's in my healthy, vegan lunch box? Mason jar salads, of course. And this Chickpea Garden Veggie Mason Jar Salad with Maple Lime Vinaigrette is one of my favorite combinations. The beauty of Mason jar salads is they offer the perfect solution for a satisfying, nutritious lunch on the go or as a quick and easy [...]
I love broccoli. In fact, I eat it practically every day. This week, I bought so much fresh, organic broccoli at the farmers' market, that I am scrambling to use it in as many healthy and delicious ways as possible. Instead of making my go-to steamed broccoli staple, whipping up a cool, creamy, vegan Broccoli and Farfalle [...]
Arugula is one of my favorite salad greens. Why? Because it's hearty, texture and peppery flavor elevates any salad I make with it. This salad is another example of simple ingredients yielding outstanding results. When you combine the peppery taste of fresh arugula with the distinctive, but smooth taste of a vegan feta cheese, and the [...]
Who can resist this Mediterrean Pasta Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette -- especially on a hot summer day? Clearly, it's my favorite go-to, family-pleasing dish. This salad packs a lot of interesting flavors into each bite. From the peppery taste of fresh arugula to the salty appeal of Kalamata olives, preserved lemons and vegan feta cheese, there [...]
What are your favorite ways to cool off on a hot summer day? I have always felt that a chilled pasta salad is a great way to keep cool on a hot day--and it's always a hit with my family! This delicious, vegan Orzo Pasta Salad with Capers and Tomatoes tastes even better after the flavors [...]
In my crunchy, colorful, organic plant-based kitchen, healthy, hearty salads are an everyday occurrence. A fresh, flavorful, multi-textured salad made with seasonal ingredients is my idea of comfort food. That's why I love this Cranberry Pear Walnut Avocado Spinach Salad. Imagine savoring each mouthful of pear, walnuts, cranberry, red onion, tomatoes, avocado and spinach with a creamy tahini dressing. The sweet and [...]
Lately, I have been having a love affair with quinoa. I must admit that it took a while for me to fall in love with this the relatively bland taste of this incredibly healthy seed, however, years of experimentation with various seasonings, recipes and ingredient combinations, resulted in numerous quinoa faves! Now, it's become my go-to [...]
