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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Quinoa Fiesta Bowl with Beans, Pico de Gallo, and Avocado Lime Dressing
Mexican toasted quinoa, black beans, Pico de Gallo and oil-free Avocado Lime Dressing come together in this delicious bowl. This is an explosion of flavors and textures! Serve over crunchy Romaine lettuce for a satisfying, gluten-free, plant-based meal.
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Salads & Slaw
Green Goddess Silken Tofu Dressing – Oil-Free, Vegan
Green Goddess Dressing is a classic recipe, celebrating the first flavors of Spring with a mixture of fresh herbs like tarragon, parsley, and chives. The traditional recipe uses mayonnaise and sour cream. This healthy, plant-based vegan version swaps out for silken tofu. Fresh lemon adds brightness while Dijon adds a subtle tang.
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Simple Fruit Mocktail Salad
Easy | Servings: 8 | Ready In: 10 minutes | Yield: about 12 cups Light, crisp, refreshing fruit “mocktail” is a healthy take on the classic canned version of pears, peaches, and cherries. Make this satisfying, easy recipe in the summer when sweet cherries are in season for a healthy, plant-based finish at an
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Salads & Slaw
Cantaloupe: How to Choose, Seed, and Cut into Chunks in Under 3 Minutes
Cantaloupe: How to Choose, Seed, and Cut into Chunks in Under 3 Minutes How do know if a Cantaloupe is ripe? Chef Katie Simmons shares her tips on smelling and feeling for a ripe melon. Then she’ll show you how to seed and cut it in under 3 minutes! This is quick, healthy, delicious
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Salads & Slaw
Raw Southwest Corn Salad with Oil-Free Chipotle Cashew Dressing
Easy | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 15 minutes + soaking cashews | Yield: 6 cups salad + 1 1/2 cups dressing This Raw Southwest Corn Salad is packed with fresh flavor and crunchy texture. An oil-free Chipotle Dressing add spicy, smoky flavor. Enjoy as-is or add Pickled Red Onions, Pico de
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Salads & Slaw
Whole Wheat Orzo Ratatouille Vegetable Pasta Salad
Medium | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 35 minutes | Yield: about 6 cups Summer’s freshest vegetables come together with healthy whole wheat orzo in this satisfying oil-free French pasta salad. This makes a great plant-based dish for a picnic or serve at a summer party as a vegan side. Enjoy with Grilled Asparagus Kalamata
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Why Plants Rule
How to Make the Ultimate Vegan Salad: 4 Chef’s Tips for Delicious, Healthy Oil-Free Flavor
Salads are a big part of a healthy, plant-based diet. Yet, you want to make delicious, interesting salads. Some boring lettuce and cucumber just won’t do. I’ve put together my Chef’s Tips for creating the best vegan salads. Plus, some hints on making the ultimate oil-free salad dressing. No more boring salads!
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Oil-Free Balsamic Dressing – Quick, Easy Vegan Recipe
Easy | Servings: 1 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: 1 1/2 teaspoons Here is an easy, quick oil-free recipe for Balsamic dressing. Nutritional yeast and mustard help create healthy, vegan creaminess. Use this simple recipe on a plant-based Arugula garden salad, the Ultimate Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers, or Roasted Bell Peppers. Ingredients 2
