This vegetarian salad reminds me of the makings of a typical creamy chicken salad, with grapes and celery and walnuts...except without the chicken or the mayo!! Instead, I use chickpeas and my simply spinach dip with a little curry as its creamy dressing. The result is deliciously filled with nutrients and is very satisfying! Try this yummy Curry Spinach Chickpea Salad the ... Read More »
Coleslaw with Apple Vinaigrette
A simple nutrient-filled salad that brings the flavor of fresh crisp cabbage and tart green apple together brilliantly. The chopped walnuts give it the perfect final touch! It's so satisfying! 5.0 from 1 reviews Coleslaw with Apple Vinaigrette Print Author: Catherine Katz Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 small head of green cabbage, rinsed and thinly sliced ... Read More »
Beet Couscous Salad with Fresh Mint
This is a wonderful root-to-leaf recipe, so it makes full use of this wonderful root vegetable, both nutritionally and culinarily! The greens are sautéed and the roots are cooked separately; The couscous is raw and just absorbs all the wonderful flavors of the fresh orange and lemon vinaigrette so that it is perfectly fluffy and not clumpy--no cooking ... Read More »
Apple Fennel Salad
Thinly sliced fresh raw fennel, grated green apple and walnuts served with an apple cider vinaigrette, make for a refreshing crunchy, delicious and nutritious salad. It is so simple to throw together too! 5.0 from 1 reviews Apple Fennel Salad Print *I like to use a mandoline or you can also use a food processor equipped with a top slicing blade to ... Read More »
Apple Hazelnut Kale Salad
I never used to like raw kale (what is wrong with me?!!)...that is, until I discovered making it this way! I owe it to superb Chef Jeanie Roland, whose lovely restaurant in Westerly, Rhode Island David and I happened to go to for Valentine's day, this year. I cannot say enough how special and innovative, not to mention filled with love, every one of her dishes were! In any ... Read More »
Quinoa Kale & Corn Salad with Fresh Mint
Such a tasty vegan salad that is as delicious as it is nutritious! It is very simple to make but it requires some assembling-still, it is so worth it! The combination of my Simply Quinoa with a hint of turmeric (click here for recipe), sautéed kale and grilled corn is absolutely wonderful together and the fresh mint just gives it the perfect final touch! Quinoa Corn ... Read More »
Farro Grapefruit Salad
Farro is one of those grains that is so "forgiving" because you can never overcook it and it always comes out perfectly chewy, but never mushy! its slight nutty taste makes it just right for this salad with a fresh grapefruit vinaigrette. I like to make it with pear or jicama, if you can find it. It's so refreshingly delicious and it's just beautiful! Farro Veggie ... Read More »
Barley Salad with Pear Walnut & Feta
This is a classic Mediterannean light lunch that I love to serve over mixed greens. The combination of pear and walnuts with the naturally sweet nutty flavor of barley is superb! The little sprinkle of feta gives it a nice touch, but if you would like to keep it vegan, you can leave it out and it's still delightful! 5.0 from 1 reviews Barley Salad with Pear, ... Read More »
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This is a wonderful Mediterranean whole wheat couscous salad filled with artichoke hearts, bell peppers, tomatoes, chickpeas, fresh basil, and topped with roasted sunflower seeds! It is perfect on a hot summer day, both because it is so refreshingly delicious but also because it requires no cooking at all! The couscous is raw and just absorbs all the wonderful flavors of the ... Read More »
Tabbouleh Salad
This Tabbouleh Salad is so quick and easy to prepare! You don't even have to cook the bulgur wheat--Really, you don't! All you need to do is throw everything into one bowl and let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours so the bulgur wheat can soak up and absorb all the wonderful "juices" and flavors! It's a perfect summer salad that goes with just about everything. I just ... Read More »
