Category: Salads

Kale, carrots, red cabbage, avocado, pumpkin seeds, and bulgur make for a crunchy, light, and superfood-dense salad that is packed with protein, fiber, zinc, magnesium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate — just to name a few of its many nutrients. If you believe in the magical power of rainbows then it’s time to eat the rainbow in this delectable salad!

No cooking required and only 15 minutes to prepare, this Avocado Salad is simple from a culinary perspective, and powerful from a nutritional standpoint. From the healthy fats and abundant fiber in the avocados to the prebiotic fiber and anthocyanins in the red onion to the plant-based protein and folate in the black beans, this salad supports gut, brain, heart, and immune health. Plus, it’s super satisfying and delicious!

This dish comes together perfectly with just a bit of planning ahead. Make the barley and dressing on a day when you have a bit more time and store it away so that you simply have one step when it comes to making the dish — baking the tofu, mushrooms and pineapple. Looking ahead at recipes to see what can easily be made in advance is a huge time saver!

Use your spring garden veggies and edible flowers to make a colorful and flavorful Silken Tofu Garden Salad. A variety of blooms would taste delightful in this salad, including tart rose petals, peppery nasturtiums, or sweet carnations. Sprinkle them on top after the salad is tossed for a stand-out presentation and captivating dish!

Bursting with flavor, textures, and nutrients, Super Greens Salad with Bulgur and Lentils is super satisfying! It’s filling, too, so it can easily serve two people as a main dish or four people as a side dish. This delightful salad comes together in minutes when the dressing, bulgur, and lentils are ready to go. Pro tip: If you’re cooking the bulgur and lentils from scratch, plan to cook them at the same time since bulgur cooks in 12–15 minutes and lentils cook in 25–30 minutes. While they’re cooking, prep your dressing. Having these three components available will make assembling this dish a breeze!

Crispy green beans and crunchy almonds meet soft Vegan Feta and Creamy Lemon Dijon Dressing for a unique and satisfying salad that will satisfy all your senses. Pro tip: Plan ahead to allow this salad to marinate 24–48 hours before enjoying. The flavors get more intense and delightful with each additional day!

You might call this Crunchy Cruciferous Slaw the Purple Powered People Pleaser with its bright-colored hue, crunchy texture, creamy dressing, and healing attributes. Anthocyanin-rich red cabbage is the start of the show, while Brussels sprouts and red onion (more anthocyanins!) are supporting characters that add more flavor and nutrition. Enjoy this dish alongside a main meal, on top of a veggie burger, or as a crunchy snack!

Crunchy Kale Slaw requires no cooking, just a little shredding (which may be therapeutic for some!), making this a dish that gives back tons of nutrition in exchange for very little preparation effort. Enjoy it solo, as a side dish, or on top of tacos and wraps.

Mnazaleh is a Middle Eastern eggplant and tomato stew rich in healing spices, like cinnamon, clove, turmeric, and nutmeg. As you’ll soon see, the spices are a nice complement to hearty eggplant, stewed tomatoes, chickpeas, and spinach. We believe this will be a welcome warning — this dish will fill your kitchen (and entire home) with warming aromas!