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  • Grain-Free Cauliflower Couscous - Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Vegan Side Dish Recipe with Almonds and Golden Raisins

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    Oil-Free Cauliflower Couscous with Rosemary and Lemon

    June 10, 2019September 18, 2025

    This healthy, plant-based dish uses grated cauliflower to replace couscous for a grain-free, gluten-free recipe. Combined with fresh lemon, crisp apple, and toasted almonds. This makes an impressive, satisfying vegan side dish!

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  • German Potato Salad - Healthy, plant-based, oil-free, fat-free, gluten-free, easy vegan recipe

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    Healthy Vegan German Potato Salad

    May 21, 2019September 18, 2025

    This simple recipe for Vegan German Potato Salad makes the perfect side dish for summer! A plant-based twist on a classic recipe, this version uses smoked salt, and spicy brown mustard. A crowd favorite!

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  • Irresistible Smoky Broccoli Cabbage Pecan Crunch Salad - Healthy, Whole Foods, Plant-Based, Oil-Free Vegan Slaw Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Irresistible Smoky Broccoli Cabbage Pecan Crunch Salad

    April 17, 2019September 18, 2025

    This Smoky Broccoli Cabbage Pecan Crunch Salad is a must-have for summer picnics and barbeques. You’ll love the irresistible, oil-free dressing. With apples, currants, and tons of veggies. This healthy vegan recipe will soon become a crowd favorite!

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

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    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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  • Quinoa Mexican Fiesta Bowl with Avocado Lime Dressing - Healthy, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan, Meal for One from Plants-Rule

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    Quinoa Fiesta Bowl with Beans, Pico de Gallo, and Avocado Lime Dressing

    April 10, 2019April 1, 2020

    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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  • Green Goddess Dressing from Silken Tofu - Healthy, Plant-based, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Creamy Vegan Recipe from Plants-Rule

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    Green Goddess Silken Tofu Dressing – Oil-Free, Vegan

    March 22, 2019May 19, 2021

    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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  • Fruit Mocktail Salad - Easy, Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Essential Vegan Dessert and Breakfast Recipe

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    Simple Fruit Mocktail Salad

    February 26, 2019September 5, 2025

    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 outdoor picnic.

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    Cantaloupe: How to Choose, Seed, and Cut into Chunks in Under 3 Minutes

    February 19, 2019

      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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    Raw Southwest Corn Salad with Oil-Free Chipotle Cashew Dressing

    January 8, 2019

          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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