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    The Best Oil-Free Vegan Italian Pasta Salad (with Protein Pasta)

    June 25, 2025July 20, 2025

    This simple and delicious recipe for The Best Oil-Free Vegan Italian Pasta Salad is made with protein pasta for a satisfying meal. Whip this up for a quick lunch. Or, pack it for a picnic or your next summer party. Everyone will love it!

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  • Salads & Slaw

    Plant-Based Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing

    February 13, 2025July 20, 2025

    This delicious and satisfying plant-based Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad combines crunchy rainbow veggies and an irresistible peanut dressing. Make a batch of this healthy vegan recipe for flavorful lunches or pack it for summer picnics and family potlucks. A simple dish you’ll have on repeat!

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    How to Make the Jennifer Aniston Quinoa Chickpea Salad Oil-Free Vegan

    November 15, 2024July 20, 2025

    Learn how to make the viral quinoa chickpea Jennifer Aniston salad vegan and oil-free. A refreshing combination of flavors comes together with mint, parsley, lemon, red onion. Plus, a crunchy texture from roasted pistachios. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe will become one of your go-to favorites.

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  • Healthy Chickpea Rice Orzo Pasta Salad with Dill, Tomatoes, Cucumber - Oil-Free Vegan Plant-Based Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Chickpea Rice Pasta Salad with Dill, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes

    April 7, 2021July 20, 2025

    This simple rice pasta salad gets a gluten-free upgrade with chickpea pasta. A simple, light plant-based salad with dill cucumbers, and tomatoes. Enjoy for a healthy vegan lunch.

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  • Herbed Cauliflower Yukon Potato Mash - Essential Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Comfort Food, Holiday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Side Dish, Oil-Free Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Vegan Herb Cauliflower Yukon Potato Mash

    November 20, 2019November 14, 2025

    Cauliflower adds healthy nutrition to your typical mashed potatoes. The perfect plant-based side dish. A low-calorie version of your favorite comfort food!

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  • Quinoa Parsley Tabbouleh - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Whole Grain, Plant-Based, Vegan, Salad, Easy Spring Recipe from Plants-Rule

    Salads & Slaw

    Quinoa Tabbouleh

    April 16, 2019September 18, 2025

    Traditional tabbouleh is a classic Lebanese salad combining cracked wheat with fresh parsley. This gluten-free version uses healthy quinoa. A zing from Middle Eastern spices and Sherry vinegar make the flavors pop.

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  • Sauces, Dips, & Dressings

    Easy Oil-Free Dill Avocado Dip

    October 7, 2018February 15, 2019

        Easy |  Servings: 12  |  Ready In: 5 minutes |  Yield: 3 cups This creamy Dill Avocado dip is a healthy, oil-free way to cool off spicy Red Lentil Dal or serve with Baked Curry Samosas.  Rich avocados replace yogurt with bright dill flavor in this vegan, dairy-free recipe. Ingredients 1 bunch dill

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  • Sweet Summer Corn Succotash - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan Recipe

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    Sweet Corn Succotash

    September 21, 2018August 1, 2025

    This Sweet Sweet Corn Succotash is an plant-based homage to a classic Southern side dish. The basics are simple: corn, beans, and seasonal vegetables. Use up your summer garden with zucchini, green beans, and okra. A delicious vegan summer side dish

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  • Stewed Zucchini with Basil and Mint - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Whole Foods, Plant-Based, Summer Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Stewed Zucchini with Basil and Mint

    September 19, 2018April 16, 2020

    Cooked low and slow, stewed zucchini and yellow squash melts to sweet, simple goodness. Fresh basil and mint add bight herbal flavor. Great summer garden recipe. Oil-free, whole foods, plant-based.

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