Spinach Salad with Vegan Feta and Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad with Vegan Feta and Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
-
Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- [q:1/4] cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp agave nectar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- [q:1/2] cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Spinach Salad
- 1 lb baby spinach leaves, washed
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- [q:1/4] cup fresh chopped mint
- [q:1/2] cup crumbled vegan feta cheese
Directions
- Mix garlic, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, agave nectar, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until dressing emulsifies. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, toss together spinach, bell pepper, onion, and mint
- Transfer salad to 4 salad bowls. Drizzle dressing over bowls. Top with crumbled feta and serve.
Nutrition Info
389 Calories, 5 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 18 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 35 g Total fat (4 g sat), 610 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, [nut:4] Vitamin E, [nut:3] Vitamin B6, [nut:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, Magnesium, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium
Harvest Salad
Harvest Salad
with Warm Spices and Tangy Dressing
Prep Time
45 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
-
Salad
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp olive oil
- [q:1/2] tsp ground cinnamon
- [q:1/4] tsp sumac
- [q:1/4] tsp chili powder
- [q:1/4] tsp salt
- 2 large purple carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 red onion, chopped into eighths
- 2 cups seeded and diced butternut squash (small cubes)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- [q:1/4] cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups Tuscan kale, stems removed, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked wild rice
- 1 Tbsp dried cranberries
- [q:1/2] apple, cored and diced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Dressing
- 1 tsp whole-grain mustard
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
Directions
- Prepare salad: preheat oven to 400°.
- In a large bowl, mix maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, sumac, chili powder, and salt. Add carrots, onion, squash, and chickpeas. Toss until well coated. Transfer mixture to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add pumpkin seeds to pan and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together mustard, lemon juice, oil, and maple syrup.
- In a large bowl, combine dressing and kale. Massage with your hands to soften kale. Combine with cooked rice, cranberries, apple, parsley, and baked carrot mixture.
Nutrition Info
608 Calories, 19 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 102 g Carbohydrates, 38 g Total sugars (14 g Added sugars), 18 g Fiber, 18 g Total fat (3 g sat), 619 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nut:4] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Zinc, [nut:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin E, Iron, Potassium, [nut:2] Calcium
Lebanese Cabbage Salad
Lebanese Cabbage Salad
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 15 minutes sit time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
- [q:1/2] white cabbage (about 14 oz), thinly shaven with a mandoline
- 8 cherry tomatoes, diced
- Small bunch of parsley, leaves only, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp sumac
- [q:1/8] tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, tomatoes, and parsley. Mix to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Set aside for 15 minutes until flavors have mingled, and then serve.
Nutrition Info
54 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 3 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Total sugars (1 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 5 g Total fat (1 g sat), 125 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin K, [nut:1] Vitamin C
Herby Lentil Bowls with Feta & Pomegranate
Herby Lentil Bowls with Feta & Pomegranate
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
Lentil Bowls
- 1 lb, 2 oz cooked green or Puy lentils
- 1 (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 7 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 small red onion, peeled and finely diced
- [q:3 1/2] oz fresh cilantro, chopped
- [q:3 1/2] oz fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- [q:1 3/4] oz fresh mint, chopped
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate or 9 oz ready-prepared seeds
- 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp miso paste
- 1 Tbsp honey
- [q:1/4] tsp ground black pepper
Directions
- Put cooked lentils in a large serving bowl. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, parsley, mint, pomegranate, and feta. Toss together to combine.
- Mix together dressing ingredients in a small jug or bowl. Pour over lentil salad and toss together. Serve.
Nutrition Info
781 Calories, 42 g Protein, 29 mg Cholesterol, 115 g Carbohydrates, 20 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 22 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (6 g sat), 527 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, [nut:3] Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, [nut:2] Vitamin A, B3 (niacin), Vitamin B12, Vitamin E
Mediterranean Salad
Mediterranean Salad
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Makes [q:2 1/2] cups (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- [q:1/2] English cucumber, cut into [q:1/2]-inch pieces (1 cup)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, or 1 cup tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- [q:1/2] cup bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 Kalamata olives
- 1 green onion, green and white parts, chopped
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- [q:1/4] tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- In a bowl, toss together cucumber, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
- Add olives and green onion and toss.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and some salt and pepper.
- Toss and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Info
57 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 5 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 4 g Total fat (1 g sat), 266 mg Sodium, [nut:3] Vitamin C, [nut:1] Vitamin K
Korean BBQ Tuna Cucumber Salad
Korean BBQ Tuna Cucumber Salad
Prep Time
5 to 10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 6 Mini Cucumbers
- 1 Can Safe Catch Elite Tuna
- [q:1/4] Cup of Your Favorite Korean BBQ Sauce
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Directions
- Slice your cucumbers into rounds and add them to a large mixing dish along with your Korean BBQ sauce.
- Toss the cucumbers in the sauce until well-coated.
- In a smaller dish, add the contents of your tuna can and use a fork to flake it. Add the tuna to the cucumbers and toss well again.
- Season well with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Nutrition Info
200 Calories, 20 g Protein, 30 mg Cholesterol, 31 g Carbohydrates, 19 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 3 g Fiber, 2 g Total fat (0 g sat), 1,154 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, [nut:3] Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nut:2] Magnesium, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Zinc
Tuna and Kale Salad
Tuna and Kale Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 small heads red chicory, ends and core removed
- 4 cups baby kale 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 20 Kalamata olives, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 2 tsp baby capers
- 5 oz canned tuna
- [q:1/8] tsp black pepper
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Add chicory to a large serving bowl with kale, tomatoes, olives, avocado, and capers. Toss well to combine.
- Drain tuna and flake it into salad. Season with pepper and stir again to combine.
- Add basil to a small mixing bowl along with lemon juice and oil. Mix to combine and drizzle over salad. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Info
333 Calories, 14 g Protein, 21 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Fiber, 24 g Total fat (3 g sat), 204 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nutrition:4] Vitamin E, [nutrition:3] Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc
Fusilli Salad
Fusilli Salad
with Artichokes, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb fusilli pasta
- [q:1/2] tsp salt, plus additional for cooking pasta
- 6 Tbsp oil, divided
- [q:1/4] cup red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- [q:1/2] tsp black pepper
- 6 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups jarred whole baby artichoke hearts packed in water, rinsed, patted dry, and quartered
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed, patted dry, and chopped
- [q:1/2] cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped coarse
- [q:1/2] cup pine nuts, toasted
Directions
- Bring 4 quarts water to boil in a large pot. Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring often, until tender. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and drain again, leaving pasta slightly wet.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, the salt, and [q:1/2] teaspoon of the pepper together in a large bowl. Add pasta, spinach, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, and olives. Toss to combine. Cover and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- To finish, stir in pine nuts and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Nutrition Info
404 Calories, 13 g Protein, 55 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 18 g Total fat (2 g sat), 299 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K, [nutrition:4] Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium
Salad of Warm Smoked Fish
Salad of Warm Smoked Fish
with Blueberries, Avocado, Walnuts & Greens
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
Honey-Chia Dressing
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp honey
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- Good pinch salt
Salad
- 2 handfuls each arugula, baby spinach leaves, and baby kale, washed and dried
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- [q:3 3⁄4] oz blueberries
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 8 oz warm smoked salmon, flaked
- 12 walnuts, halved, toasted, and roughly chopped
- Edible flowers, chives, or wild garlic flowers to garnish (optional)
Directions
- Whisk ingredients for dressing together.
- Put greens into a bowl. Sprinkle with dressing. Add onion and blueberries. Toss gently to coat. Pile onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with avocado, warm smoked fish, and walnuts on top. Fork up gently.
- Garnish with edible flowers, if desired.
Nutrition Info
368 Calories, 15 g Protein, 13 mg Cholesterol, 16 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (1 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 29 g Total fat (4 g sat), 496 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), C, E, Folate, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Pineapple and Jicama Salad
Pineapple and Jicama Salad
with Cilantro Vinaigrette
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
- [q:1/4] cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp minced shallot
- [q:1/4] cup chopped fresh cilantro
- [q:1/4] tsp ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup salad greens
- 1 cup cubed, peeled fresh pineapple
- 1 small jicama, peeled, cut into 3-inchlong matchstick strips
- A small jicama is about the size of a potato.
- If jicama is not available, you can substitute turnip, radish, or water chestnuts.
Directions
- Whisk oil, lime juice, vinegar, shallot, cilantro, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Transfer mixture to a small transportable container with a lid.
- Toss salad greens, pineapple, and jicama together in a large transportable container with a lid.
- Right before serving, toss pineapple and jicama salad with cilantro vinaigrette.
Nutrition Info
179 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 15 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 14 g Total fat (2 g sat), 298 mg Sodium, [nutrition:4] Vitamin C, [nutrition:1] Vitamin E, Vitamin K