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Middle Eastern Lentil Salad
Middle Eastern Lentil Salad
Prep Time
55 minutes, plus 12 hours soak time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
- 2 cup bone broth or water
- 3 cloves garlic, divided
- 1 bay leaf
- [q:1/4] cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- [q:1/2] tsp sea salt
- 2 medium-size cucumbers, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely
- [q:1/2] cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- Rinse lentils and pick through them to remove any stones or debris. Transfer lentils to a large bowl and cover with water. Let sit on counter to soak for 12 hours.
- Drain and rinse lentils. Transfer them to a medium-sized saucepan and cover with bone broth or water. Add two of the garlic cloves and the bay leaf to pot. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lentils are done when they are just tender but not yet getting mushy. Remove from heat, discard bay leaf and garlic cloves, drain any remaining liquid, and transfer lentils to a large bowl to let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- While lentils cool, make dressing by combining oil, lemon zest and juice, mustard, and salt.
- Add cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, feta, and remaining garlic clove, minced, to bowl of lentils. Pour dressing over and toss to combine.
- Store in an airtight container in fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Info
264 Calories, 11 g Protein, 11 mg Cholesterol, 29 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (3 g sat), 359 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K, [nutrition:4] Folate, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin C, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Winter Harvest Salad
Winter Harvest Salad
with Flax Sprouted Grain Croutons
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 slices of Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Flax Bread, chopped into cubes
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- [q:1/2] cup pomegranate seeds
- [q:1/4] cup chopped walnuts
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- [q:1/4] cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- In a food processor, combine 1 cup of soaked raw cashews, [q:1/2] cup of nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, [q:1/4] teaspoon of garlic powder, [q:1/2] teaspoon of sea salt, [q:1/4] teaspoon of black pepper, and [q:1/3] cup of water.
- Toss the sweet potato cubes and Brussels sprouts with 1 tbs olive oil, [q:1/2] tsp salt, and [q:1/2] tsp pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and tender.
- On a separate baking sheet, spread the Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Flax Bread cubes and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes until crispy and slightly golden. Season with salt and set aside.
- In a mason jar, shake [q:1/4] cup olive oil, 2 tbs lemon juice, 1 tbs maple syrup, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, [q:1/2] tsp salt, and [q:1/2] tsp pepper together to make the dressing.
- Combine the roasted sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, pomegranate seeds, chopped walnuts, and mixed greens in a large salad bowl. Gently mix in the toasted Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Flax Bread croutons.
- To serve, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Enjoy!
Nutrition Info
365 Calories, 8 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 34 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 23 g Total fat (3 g sat), 476 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nut:4] Vitamin A, [nut:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, [nut:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
with Feta Cheese and Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep Time
15 minutes
Number of Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cup baby spinach
- 2 cup sliced strawberries
- [q:1/2] cup crumbled feta cheese
- Poppy Seed Dressing
Directions
- Gently toss spinach, strawberries, and feta in a large bowl.
- Prepare the Poppy Seed Dressing.
- Divide salad between four plates. Serve dressing on side.
Nutrition Info
166 Calories, 4 g Protein, 13 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Total sugars (4 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (4 g sat), 330 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, [nutrition:4] Vitamin K, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus
Ranch Dressing
Ranch Dressing
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
- [q:1/4] cup buttermilk
- [q:1/2] cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients until thoroughly combined.
Nutrition Info
53 Calories, 0 g Protein, 2 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 0 g Fiber, 5 g Total fat (1 g sat), 121 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin K
Fruity Harvest Salad
Fruity Harvest Salad
with Cinnamon Cranberry Vinaigrette
Prep Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Number of Servings
8 Servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, scrubbed and chopped (peeled, if desired)
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped (about [q:2 1⁄2] cups)
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 to 8 cups packed baby spinach (or a baby spinach and arugula combo, if desired)
- 1 cup apple slices (any mild, sweet variety)
- 1 cup pear slices (any variety)
- [q:1/2] cup toasted pecans (*see directions for toasting)
- [q:1/2] cup feta cheese
Dressing
- [q:1/2] cup olive oil
- [q:1/3] cup cranberries, fresh or frozen (if frozen, defrost until soft)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- [q:1/2] teaspoon Simply Organic® Cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Toast The Pecans
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a greased oven-safe skillet, scatter pecans in a single layer.
- Bake pecans in oven for 15 minutes, checking on them after about 7 minutes, until well toasted and fragrant.
- Allow to cool before adding to salad.
Make the Salad
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- On a greased baking sheet, place the sweet potatoes and butternut squash, then sprinkle with salt and toss with olive oil.
- Roast the sweet potatoes and butternut squash for 20 to 30 minutes, until soft with slightly crispy corners.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- In a large salad bowl, gently combine sweet potatoes, butternut squash, salt, olive oil, baby spinach, pecans, apple slices, pear slices and feta, being careful not to bruise the pears.
The Dressing
- In a high-speed blender, combine olive oil, cranberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, cinnamon and salt, and pulse for about 60 seconds, until mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Pour over salad until lightly dressed, and serve.
Nutrition Info
305 Calories, 3 g Protein, 8 mg Cholesterol, 23 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (2 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 24 g Total fat (4 g sat), 318 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin A, [nut:4] Vitamin K, [nut:2] Vitamin C, Vitamin E, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
Cucumber Wakame Salad
Cucumber Wakame Salad
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 medium unwaxed cucumbers, very thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp EDEN Wakame Flakes, soaked in cold water to cover for 10 minutes, drain and discard soaking water
- 1 tsp EDEN Sea Salt
- [q:1/4] cup EDEN Apple Cider Vinegar or EDEN Brown Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp organic maple syrup
- 1 tsp EDEN Sesame Oil, or Toasted Sesame Oil
- [q:1/2] tsp EDEN Shoyu Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp EDEN Black & Tan Gomasio, for garnish
Directions
- Soak wakame for ten minutes in cold water to cover. Drain water from wakame and discard.
- While soaking, place cucumbers and sea salt in bowl and mix well. Let sit 10 to 15 minutes. Drain water from cucumbers.
- Mix wakame and cucumbers together. Add vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and shoyu. Toss to mix.
- Serve garnished with gomasio. Serve room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Info
48 calories, 2 g fat (30% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 703 mg sodium
Warm Broccoli Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing
Warm Broccoli Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- [q:1/8] cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
- 1 head broccoli
- [q:1/4] cup unsalted cashews, chopped
Directions
Dressing
- Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a bowl except oil until well combined.
- Slowly whisk in oil in a thin, steady stream. Keep whisking until dressing is blended.
- Set dressing aside.
Salad
- Chop florets off broccoli into even pieces and set aside.
- Trim any woody or tough sections away from broccoli stem. Cut stem into [q:1/2]-inch-thick pieces.
- Place broccoli stem pieces in a steamer and steam for 7 minutes. Add florets and steam for approximately 5 additional minutes, or until stems and florets are fork tender but not overcooked. Immediately remove from heat.
- Transfer broccoli to a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing. Garnish with cashews and serve.
Nutrition Info
208 Calories, 6 g Protein, 20 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 13 g Total fat (2 g sat), 371 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, K, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B6, Folate, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine) E, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Bell Pepper Cole Slaw
Bell Pepper Cole Slaw
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers (red, orange, and/or yellow)
- 4 scallions
- [q:1/2] head green cabbage
- [q:1/2] cup apple cider vinegar
- [q:1/2] cup your favorite vegan mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp sugar, optional
- 1 tsp celery seeds
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Cut bell peppers into thin strips. Chop scallions. Transfer bell peppers and scallions to a large bowl.
- Thinly slice cabbage and then roughly chop into bite-size pieces. Add to bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, sugar (if using), celery seeds, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add vinegar mixture to vegetables in large bowl. Toss to coat.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Info
141 Calories, 4 g Protein, 16 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Total sugars (2 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 7 g Total fat (1 g sat), 428 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, K, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, Folate, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), E, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
Sweet Violet Vinaigrette
Sweet Violet Vinaigrette
Number of Servings
8 (about 1 cup)
Ingredients
- [q:3/4] cup olive oil
- [q:1/2] cup infused viola vinegar
- 1 tsp raw honey
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Mix olive oil with infused viola vinegar.
- Add honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Nutrition Info
185 Calories, 0 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 1 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Total sugars (1 g Added sugars), 0 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (3 g sat), 82 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Red Cabbage Sauerkraut Slaw
Red Cabbage Sauerkraut Slaw
Prep Time
1 hour 20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
Sauerkraut Slaw
- 6 cups red cabbage, shredded (about [q:1/2] small head)
- 1 cup kale, chopped & packed
- 1 cup red apples, chopped
- [q:1/4] cup red onion, thinly sliced
- [q:1/2] cup red radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
- [q:1/4] cup scallions, chopped
- 1 cup EDEN Sauerkraut, drained
- 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Dressing
- 3 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp Eden Apple Cider Vinegar
- [q:1/2] Tbsp organic maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp Eden Brown Mustard
- [q:1/2] tsp Eden Sea Salt
- 2 pinches black pepper, fresh ground
Directions
- Place all vegetables, apple, sauerkraut and mint in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk. Pour over the vegetables and toss.
- The salad is now ready to eat, but the flavor is better if the salad is allowed to sit for about an hour so the flavors blend.
Nutrition Info
95 calories, 6 g fat (48% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 314 mg sodium