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Salads

Quinoa Fiesta Salad

April 25, 2018 by pab-admin

This recipe is from our friend Fran is a light, zippy dish. Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa pinch salt Dressing: 1 garlic minced 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp maple syrup 1 Tbl fresh lemon juice 2 tsp vinegar (rice, raspberry or champagne) 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Carrots, Peppers, Quinoa

Hannah’s Rice Salad

July 10, 2016 by lori

We used this recipe at Hannah’s wedding and we all loved it. Ingredients: Wild blend Rice Salt Juice of orange and the zest to taste Cranberries Walnuts Scallions Directions:   Cook as much wild rice as you want according to directions.  I cook my rice in a rice cooker.   While still warm add in the orange juice … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Oranges/Tangerines, Rice

Gingery Maple Glazed Tempeh on Baby Greens Salad

July 10, 2016 by lori

This recipe comes from One Green Planet Ingredients: 4 oz tempeh 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 tsp ginger paste 1/4 tsp garlic powder red chili powder or cayenne to taste 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp lemon juice 1-2 Tbl maple syrup 1 tsp oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions:  Cook the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads, Uncategorized Tagged: Ginger, Tempeh

Asian Slaw Salad with Miso Ginger Dressing

July 10, 2016 by lori

This recipe comes from One Green Planet Ingredients: 2 cup green cabbage, finely shredded 2 cup red cabbage, finely shredded 2 radishes, julienned 1 carrot, peeled and julienned 1 Tbl black sesame seeds Miso-Ginger Dressing 1 inch ginger,, finely grated 1 clove garlic, finely grated 2 Tbl mellow Miso 2 Tbl rice wine vinegar 1 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Ginger, Radishes, Sesame Seeds

Caesar Pasta Salad

June 12, 2016 by pab-admin

Great summer salad Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1/4 cup non-dairy Parmesan cheese 3 Tbl non-dairy mayo 3 Tbl extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 pint grape tomatoes halved 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves 3 cup dry … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Pasta, Peas, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Quinoa Fiesta Salad

May 16, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe we got at a wellness fair and really liked it.  Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water pinch salt 1 red pepper, cut fine 1 carrot, cut fine 6 scallions, minced 1 cup snow pea pods cut in halve 2 Tbl cilantro 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Peas, Quinoa

Bulgur Wheat Tabbouleh Salad with Tomatoes

May 7, 2016 by pab-admin

Leftover tabbouleh sandwiches: Spread wrap with hummus, layer of tabbouleh, sweet pickle relish, thinly sliced cucumbers, and some lettuce.  Makes a quick sandwich.  Cookbook: Everything Vegan by Jolinda Hackett. Ingredients: 1  1/4 cup boiling water 1 cup bulgur 3 Tbl olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tsp garlic powder sea salt to taste black … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Bulgur, Chickpeas, Tomatoes

Bulgur Salad with Cantaloupe and Walnuts

May 7, 2016 by pab-admin

Honeydew or mango can replace the cantaloupe, if desired.  For an even sweeter salad, add up to 2 tablespoons of raisins, currants, or chopped dried apricots.  Cookbook: Supermarket Vegan by Donna Klein Ingredients: 3/4 cup orange juice 2 Tbl lemon juice 2 Tbl water 1 cup fine-grain bulgur 2 Tbl olive oil 1 Tbl red … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Bulgur, Cantaloupe, Walnuts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Spinach Salads

April 29, 2016 by pab-admin

Brussels sprouts are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber. Ingredients: 3Tbl red wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/8 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/4  lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut into quarters 6 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces 12 cup baby spinach 1 cup … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Brussel Sprouts, Grapes, Spinach, Sunflower Seeds

Broccoli Salad

April 27, 2016 by pab-admin

This makes a nice summer salad. Ingredients: 3/4 cup non-dairy mayonnaise 2 Tbl cider vinegar 2 cups broccoli 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tbl non-dairy milk 1/2 cup raisins 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/4 sunflower seeds Directions:  Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and milk and mix well. Add the dressing to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Broccoli, Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts
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