Is there anything more “vegan” than a kale and edamame salad? Don’t let the cliché nature of this recipe fool you though – this crave-worthy salad is delicious and it’s the perfect meal for warm summer days. A few weeks ago I admitted my love of Trader Joe’s prepared foods. When life gets busy, I…
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Grilled Tempeh Salad with Peaches and Pistachios
It’s that time of year! Break out the grill, because you’re going to want to this Grilled Tempeh Salad with Peaches and Pistachios. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and it’s also the unofficial start of grilling season. We had a streak of warm weather here in New Jersey a few weeks ago,…
Tahini Chickpea Salad
This tahini chickpea salad is the perfect meal for warm days. I love to make it for lunch, but it would also make a great light dinner! It’s a great dish for picnics and potlucks, too. Chickpea Salad is one of my go-to dishes for lunch. I like to mash up chickpeas, add whatever veggies…
Springtime Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad is a perfect light meal for warm spring days. It’s also perfect for summer potlucks and picnics! I had every intention of creating a new Easter recipe for this week’s blog post. Growning up, my family never had any special dishes for the holiday though – we either eat the same types…
Roasted Chickpea Taco Salad with Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing
Taco Salad gets a tasty makeover with roasted chickpeas, creamy chipotle lime dressing, and Beanfields Pico de Gallo Rice and Bean Chips. This salad is great for both lunch or dinner! I’m a sucker for tacos. I make them at least once a week, and I’m constantly playing with fillings and toppings, so I rarely make…
Exploring the World of Sea Vegetables with Ocean Greens
When I was younger, the idea of eating seaweed seemed less than appetizing. My dad was in the Air Force, and we were stationed in England for a few years. Rather than live in base housing, we rented a house in a small village on the beach, where you could often find large piles of…
Vegan Thai Noodle Salad
This cold Vegan Thai Noodle Salad is the perfect meal for a steamy hot day! It’s just been too hot to cook here in New Jersey. Even though we have air conditioning, the idea of heating up the kitchen on a hundred degree day seems ridiculous. So for meals, I’ve been preparing salads and sandwiches,…
Roasted Ratatouille Salad
Years ago, when I first heard the word “ratatouille”, I thought it was some sort of weird meat dish. I knew it was French food, and the French aren’t exactly known for their vegan cuisine. When I finally discovered that it was a vegetable dish, I couldn’t get enough. I first started making a…
Tempeh Fajita Salad
Fajitas have always been a favorite of mine. This dish has everything I like about them, in the form of a salad, making it a great meal for hot summer evenings. Several years ago, I had just started a new job as an art director for a paper company, and I was invited to…
Asparagus and Chickpea Salad with Vegan Buttermilk Dressing
I don’t turn the oven on very much in the summer months. Instead I make meals out of giant salads, or Dennis and I grill veggies outside. I don’t want to eat the same things over and over again, so I’m always on the hunt for new salad ideas, and when I saw a recipe…
