Chopped Summer Salad has been my jam all summer long. With juicy ripe nectarines, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, feta and almonds, it doesn’t get much more seasonal than this. Make it for lunch, serve at your next cookout, or even to pack to take on a picnic.
If you are looking for a new favorite summer salad recipe I am here for you with this Peach + Arugula Salad with Seed Brittle. It has all the flavors ~ peppery arugula, juicy ripe summer peaches, cucumbers, a spiced seed brittle and almond “ricotta”.
Strawberry Salad with Almond Ricotta + Pine Nuts might just be my new favorite summer salad. Tender butter lettuce, juicy berries, crisp cucumber, toasty pine nuts, creamy almond ricotta, and a creamy hemp seed dressing. It’s the perfect picnic or BBQ salad to enjoy all summer long.
These Chilled Noodles with Spicy Ginger Sauce aren’t your average noodle. They are spicy, fresh, and packed with tons of umami flavor. Great served hot or cold, this may be your new favorite noodle.
This Quinoa, Egg + Arugula Bowl has some of my favorite flavors ~ radish, arugula and shallot, served over quinoa with a jammy soft-boiled egg, vegan feta cheese, and a lemony toasted cumin vinaigrette.
This Moroccan Carrot Salad with Harissa Vinaigrette is a little sweet, a little spicy, and packed with flavor. It’s the perfect dish to serve as part of a meze-style spread with couscous, olives, smoked eggplant, kebabs, dips and pita bread.
Warm Roasted Cauliflower with Lentils + Tahini is hearty enough for a meatless main, but also makes a good side dish on your table. It’s packed with flavor and texture, and has both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors with tahini, almonds and herbs.
Almost everyone loves Caesar, but the whole anchovy and raw egg thing is debatable for some. Luckily, this Mexican Kale Caesar with Lime Caesar Dressing has all the flavor of a traditional caesar, but is sans anchovies or egg. In fact, it is 100% vegan!
I could chill all year long with these Chilled Soba Noodles with Avocado & Chili Garlic Sauce ~ from summer through winter. A little spicy, a little sweet, and a TON of umami flavor. Continue Reading
I’m always looking for ways to turn an ordinary salad into a fiesta. And for me, that usually means getting creative with the greens, the ingredients, the dressing, and ways to add a healthy crunch factor. Enter my Taco Salad, which has all the flavors and colors of a Mexican inspired salad. Plus, it has a healthy dose of plant protein! Continue Reading
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