This Greek Butter Bean Salad is inspired by the pure flavors and ingredients of Greece: olives, tomatoes, peppers, onions, capers, oregano, and lemons. Greek cuisine is filled with beautiful bean salad dishes such as this one. This bean salad is hearty enough to be the main event of your meal, served with a simple soup, …
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This crunchy Jade Pear Pistachio Salad, featuring peppery arugula, crisp pear slices, and nutty pistachios—with a simple splash of fresh lemon juice and EVOO—looks rich and elegant, yet can be whipped up in minutes with only 4 ingredients—plus a few pantry staples. It’s the perfect accompaniment for any meal, any night of the week. Packed …
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I love a good German-style potato salad, which is simple, tossed with a mustard vinaigrette, and served warm. I added a pop of brightness with the addition of another root vegetable—beets. You can use whatever type of beet your prefer, deep red beets, golden beets, or candy striped Chioggia beets (pictured above). Just cook up …
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If you’re looking for a lighter, fresher take on a pasta salad, just turn to spaghetti squash. Those golden, crunchy strands of squash can stand in for wheat-based pasta, to create a lower-calorie, gluten-free, plant-based (vegan) salad just shining with health benefits. In this Mediterranean inspired, colorful salad, simple roasted spaghetti squash is tossed with …
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Make a summery, fresh spin on a classic potato salad with this fabulous plant-based (vegan), gluten-free recipe for Grilled Corn and Potato Salad with Avocados. Just stir in corn roasted on the grill (or make it easy by using grilled frozen corn available in many supermarkets), colorful potato cubes, tomatoes and avocados. Then mix in …
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The first time I tried a purslane salad was on the tiny Sicilian Island of Pantelleria—and it was divine. The earthy bite of the foraged wild greens, with local vine-ripened tomatoes, capers, and olives was so rustic and simple, yet perfectly special. Purslane regularly grows as a common weed in most sunny gardens. I have …
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Are you in love with summer melons? Me too! Those fresh, sweet, and juicy melons are nature’s perfect reward on a warm day. And while they are best eaten au natural—just peel, slice and enjoy—melons are delicious in salads. This completely plant-based Cantaloupe Salad with Radishes and Pumpkin Seeds is sweet, crunchy, and satisfying. With …
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Summer is all about easy, no fuss eating. It’s also about taking advantage of the bounty of seasonal produce Mother Nature provides, including squashes, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and more. There’s no need for tired little wimpy salads in the summertime (is my motto)! And a touch of savory roasted tempeh, onions, and summer squash really …
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Grilled vegetables can truly elevate a pasta salad. The caramelized flavors of fresh veggies—bell pepper, summer squash, red onions—pair beautifully with tender orzo pasta, olives, herbs, pine nuts, and a tangy tomato lemon vinaigrette in this rustic recipe for Orzo Salad with Grilled Vegetables. It’s like a meal-in-one, plus it’s delicious served warm or chilled …
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Here’s a fun, hearty twist on a classic tabbouleh. Whip up this recipe the next time you cook Middle Eastern food, such as falafels, hummus, or grilled eggplant. Or even serve it as a rustic side dish for veggie-burgers or vegetable soup. Make it gluten-free by substituting a gluten-free grain. Check out how I make …
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