Salad Recipes

November 21, 2020

Green Citrus Salad

Green Citrus Salad with Fat-Free Honey Dressing Serves 6 Ingredients ¼ cup honey ¼ cup white wine vinegar 2 heads of romaine lettuce 1 head radicchio, leaves separated 2 satsumas, peeled and in segments 1 cup dried cranberries Directions 1.  Combine vinegar and honey with ¼ cup of water in a jar or small bowl. 2.  If in […]
November 14, 2020

BBQ Bean Salad

BBQ Bean Salad Serves 6-9 Ingredients 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1-15 oz. pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1-15oz. white beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup yellow onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 cup corn kernels, frozen or canned ½ cup bottled barbeque sauce, READ LABEL, minimal ingredients 1 TBSP. red wine vinegar 2 […]
October 17, 2020

Fiesta Salad

Fiesta Salad Servings: 4 Ingredients For the Salad: 2 fajita-size flour tortillas swap corn tortillas to make gluten free 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided ¾  teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 TBSP. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin ½  tsp. garlic powder 1 head romaine lettuce, rough chop 1- 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained […]
October 17, 2020

Creamy Caesar Dressing

Creamy Caesar Dressing Yields: 2 cups Ingredients 1- 12 oz. package silken tofu1-2 cloves garlic, minced3 TBSP. Dijon mustard3 TBSP. vegan parmesan cheese3 TBSP lemon juice2 TBSP soy sauce or tamari ¼ cup water1 TBSP capers, drained Directions 1. Place all ingredients, except the capers, in a food processor.2. Process until very smooth.3. Add additional water if you […]
October 3, 2020

Beet Poke Salad

Beet Poke Salad Ingredients 3-cups beets, cut into ½ inch cubes  (washed, rough ends trimmed, no need to peel) about two large beets ½  tsp. sea salt 1 cup water 2–3 scallions, chopped ¼  cup cilantro, chopped 2 TBSP. toasted sesame seeds Shredded nori (optional) Poke Marinade 1 TBSP. tamari or soy sauce 1 ½ TBSP. sesame oil 1 TBSP. rice vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. grated ginger […]
September 18, 2020

Red Potato Salad

Red Potato Salad Servings: 6 Ingredients 4 cups baby red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces ½  cup green bell pepper, finely chop 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 3 scallions, diced 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. reduced fat mayonnaise Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Instructions Boil potatoes in salted water until soft, about 8-10 minutes.  […]
September 18, 2020

Blueberry Spinach Salad

Blueberry Spinach Salad Servings: 2 Ingredients 4 cups spinach or other favorite greens (feel free to chop, if preferred) 1 apple, thinly sliced ½ cup blueberries 3 to 4 tablespoons pepitas, or other nut/seed ½ cup red cabbage, thinly chopped 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or favorite vinaigrette  Salt & pepper to taste 3 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese or other favorite crumbled cheese, like goat or blue cheese […]
August 21, 2020

Thai Autumn Herbal Salad

Thai Autumn Herbal Salad Time: 40 minutes Serves: 5-7 Ingredients: 1 medium kabocha squash, roasted whole, cut into 1-inch cubes 2-3 medium shallots, thinly sliced 1 cup roasted peanuts ¾ cup cilantro, with stems, roughly chopped ¾ cup mint leaves, roughly chopped 1 Tablespoon of canola oil For dressing: ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar 1 […]
August 21, 2020

Italian Quinoa Salad with White Beans

Italian Quinoa Salad with White Beans Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, cooked ½ cup small white cannelloni beans ¼ cup yellow onion, finely chopped 1 roasted bell pepper, chopped ½ cup marinated artichokes, halved ¼ cup fresh bell pepper, chopped 1 medium Roma tomato, chopped ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped […]