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!
Is 90% Good Enough? Sometimes the idea of a 100% vegan diet can seem so overwhelming that it detracts us from the big picture. The all-or-nothing approach might appeal to some, especially those of us who thrive off of extremes and set boundaries. However, the totally plant-based lifestyle is foreign to our traditional Standard American
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
Easy | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 7 minutes | Yield: 5 cups Fresh citrus, flax seeds, and a touch of honey mustard make a quick, creamy dressing for this light summer slaw. Sliced apple adds a note of healthy, natural sweetness. Shred your own red cabbage or a buy a pre-shredded mix for
This delicious plant-based recipe for Light Peruvian Summer Corn Cob Soup is a celebration of fresh vegetables and authentic Peruvian flavor. Sweet corncobs are simmered in a light, oil-free, vegan broth for authentic flavor.
Red quinoa, fennel, and winter citrus pair with mint to create a light, healthy, Italian salad.
Sweet, nutty, and tangy, this Vegan Kale Waldorf Salad hits all the right flavor notes. The ingredients in the salad work double-duty as the ingredients for the oil-free dressing. Walnuts provide healthy fats. Apples and raisins add natural sweetness, and Dijon adds a tangy kick. This will win over any veggie skeptic.
Medium | Servings: 8 | Ready In: 10 minutes | Yield: 2 cups Based on a classic Oaxacan recipe, charred tomatillos, garlic, and serrano pepper give a different twist on guacamole. Use this to top oil-free Baked Tostados, vegan Stewed Black Beans, or plant-based vegan Black Bean Cakes. Ingredients 4
Medium | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 20 minutes | Yield: 12 tostadas Based on a classic Oaxacan pork dish, this vegan version of tostadas uses smoky bulgur for healthy flavor. Skip the grease and deep-frying by simply baking the tortillas in the oven. A dollop of creamy, spicy Tomatillo
