Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Cilantro Dressing

By |2020-10-07T22:29:01-04:00October 3rd, 2020|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Salads, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , |

I love healthy, hearty salads full of lots of flavors and textures, that's why I love this vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Cilantro Dressing. The blend of textures and flavors makes every mouthful a celebration! Of course, the avocado cilantro dressing elevates the whole salad to another level of deliciousness!   This fresh vegan Mexican [...]

Zesty Fennel Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette  

By |2020-09-10T15:25:14-04:00September 10th, 2020|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , |

I have always enjoyed citrus-flavored salads so this Zesty Fennel Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette is a special treat. An orange is a very popular fruit but have you eaten or prepared fennel? If not, you should. Fennel is a vegetable that is enjoyed for it's licorice-like flavor. It is an imporant source of many essential [...]

Vegan Fennel, Citrus and Roasted Beet Salad with Zesty Orange Vinaigrette

By |2020-08-03T21:39:41-04:00August 3rd, 2020|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , |

Love the deep, rich flavor of roasted beets? Well, close your eyes and imagine how those beets would taste with orange slices and a citrus dressing. This flavor-packed Fennel, Citrus and Roasted Beet Salad features the classic combination of citrus and fennel paired with tender roasted beets on a bed of arugula and mixed greens -- [...]

Seasonal Mixed Greens with Pecans, Vegan Feta and Strawberries

By |2021-03-02T15:27:49-05:00August 3rd, 2020|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , |

There's nothing quite as delectable as fresh, organic strawberries in season. So in this recipe, the strawberries are the main flavor focal point. They are substantial enough on their own to pair perfectly with a basic bed of mixed greens topped with a light drizzle of good olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. Topping this salad [...]

Arugula Salad with Roasted Pears and Vegan Feta Cheese 

By |2020-12-03T14:47:12-05:00July 25th, 2020|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , |

Arugula is one of my favorite salad greens. Why? Because it's hearty, texture and peppery flavor elevates any salad I make with it. This salad is another example of simple ingredients yielding outstanding results. When you combine the peppery taste of fresh arugula with the distinctive, but smooth taste of a vegan feta cheese, and the [...]

Kale Kimchi Avocado Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

By |2021-03-02T15:25:41-05:00March 11th, 2016|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This Kale Kimchi Avocado Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette is one of my favorites due to the fact that I also add watercress, radishes and onion which really kicks it up a notch. Dressed simply with a toasted sesame oil vinaigrette, the resulting blend of zing and zest definitely delights the palate. But what really makes this salad sing is the [...]

Make It & Take It: Baby Kale Cabbage & Pickled Veggie Mason Jar Salad

By |2021-03-02T15:27:33-05:00February 5th, 2016|Categories: Meatless Monday, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Recipes, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

I love to make, take and eat salads for lunch and even dinner almost everyday. That's why I like to assemble these easy, portable, colorful, mason jar salads. I shop for organic produce locally and seasonally, so the contents of my salads will vary according to what's available in my local markets. Cabbage and carrots add crunch and [...]

Sweet and Savory: Cranberry Pear Walnut Avocado Spinach Salad

By |2021-03-02T15:27:33-05:00February 3rd, 2016|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , |

In my crunchy, colorful, organic plant-based kitchen, healthy, hearty salads are an everyday occurrence. A fresh, flavorful, multi-textured salad made with seasonal ingredients is my idea of comfort food. That's why I love this Cranberry Pear Walnut Avocado Spinach Salad. Imagine savoring each mouthful of pear, walnuts, cranberry, red onion, tomatoes, avocado and spinach with a creamy tahini dressing. The sweet and [...]

Red, White and Super Greens Salad

By |2021-03-02T15:27:34-05:00January 12th, 2016|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

After a solid two months of holiday parties and vacations, my body was begging me for a break. A big one! Large, chewy, nutritious salads have always been my go-to food for a flavorful and filling way to treat my body right! I love to mix a variety colors, tastes and textures to create a healthy [...]

Vegan MoFo Day #2: “Not My Momma’s ” Sweet Potato Avocado Mesclun Salad #VGNMF15

By |2015-09-02T14:03:48-04:00September 2nd, 2015|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Vegan, VeganMoFo|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Today is day 2 of Vegan MoFo and I was inspired by the suggested prompt to create this healthier, heartier take on the pale, boring salads that I grew up with. When I was a child, my mother used to make salads each week for the family. Her salads usually includedbland, tasteless iceberg lettuce and tomatoes with a large [...]

How Much Salad Should You Eat To Lose Weight? Dr. Berg’s Enlightening Video Explains the Science

By |2015-08-08T12:53:24-04:00August 8th, 2015|Categories: Health & Wellness, Nourish, Plant-based diet|Tags: , , , , , , |

My friends and family often make comments about how large my salads are. I just smile and say "Salads are good for you" and keep on chewing! Flavorful, crunchy, multi-textured salads are probably my favorite food. I eat them every day. I love to make all kinds of healthy, nutritious salads, and I often make very big [...]

Meatless Monday: Kale Quinoa Black Bean Salsa Salad w/Tahini Dressing

By |2021-03-02T15:26:09-05:00March 2nd, 2015|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

When my food-loving girlfriend spontaneously called to say that she wanted to stop by to catch up, I peered into my kitchen to see what I had on hand to make a simple, tasty healthy meal for us to share. I decided to whip up a healthy, hearty, textured vegetable, bean and grain salad. It's a quick and easy way to [...]

Endive Portabella Mushroom Salad

By |2021-05-19T17:07:51-04:00September 15th, 2014|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

I have always enjoyed the aesthetic appeal of endive salads. They look so elegant on the plate and make any luncheon or dinner party table look amazing without a lot of effort. The hostess gets the credit for a fabulous spread, but it's simply due to the shape and beauty of the endive. Belgian endive , also known [...]

Spinach Avocado Jicama Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

By |2014-07-25T00:15:53-04:00July 25th, 2014|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based Recipes, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , |

My approach to healthy eating is to plan my meals around seasonal, organic produce-- grown locally as much as possible. I am fortunate that my neighborhood farmers market is always bustling with a large number of local farmers selling a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, pickles, cider, maple syrup, wine, fresh-baked bread and more. I love [...]

Vegan Veggie Delights: Roasted Beet Salad with Vegan Feta and Pine Nuts

By |2013-12-19T13:18:59-05:00December 19th, 2013|Categories: Nourish, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , |

When I was a child, our family doctor--remember the kind who made house calls--diagnosed me with "low blood"or anemia. To remedy this condition, my family "doctored" me with all manner of bitter brews and unpleasant- tasting foods that were supposed to "build my blood" including liver, cod liver oil, spinach and beets. Back then my beets were usually bland [...]

From Farmer's Market to Table: Raw Marinated Shitake Mushroom Salad

By |2013-09-30T21:42:29-04:00September 30th, 2013|Categories: Nourish, Raw Food Diet, Recipes|Tags: , |

There are few foods that I like better than chewy, chunky mushrooms. So when I found some fresh, organic shitake mushrooms at my local farmer's market, I couldn't wait to get them home. Besides being delectable, shitake mushrooms are noted for their healing and medicinal properties. Next, I scooped up bunches of farm fresh, organic watercress [...]

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