Garden Tabbouleh Salad
Ingredients: 1 c. bulgur wheat 1 t. salt 2 c. water, boiling 1 lemon 1 med. red bell pepper, chopped 1 16-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed 1 pt. grape tomatoes, cut in half 1/4 c. fresh basil or parsley, chopped 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil 2 c. cucumber, chopped salt to taste Directions: Put bulgur wheat and salt in a medium bowl. Add boiling water, cover,... [Read more]
Tuna Salad–Surprise!
Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can garbanzos, drained (save 2 T. garbanzo liquid to add to beans) 1/4 t. salt 2 t. low-sodium soy sauce 1 stalk of celery, diced 1/4 c. diced red onion 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish 1/4 c. soy mayonnaise 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/8 c. nutritional yeast flakes Directions: One of my favorite sandwich spreads that I loved to eat before... [Read more]
Black Bean-Avocado Salad
Ingredients: 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. olive oil pinch salt 1 c. black beans (drained, rinsed) 1 c. corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 med. avocado (diced) 2/3 c. sweet red pepper (diced) 1/2 c. cilantro (coarsely chopped; save one piece for garnish) 1/4 c. celery (diced) 1/2 c. edamames (shelled soybeans – cooked) Directions: Whisk together lemon... [Read more]
Hearty Salad
Ingredients: 1 c. dried bulgur wheat 1 c. dried lentils, rinsed and drained 1/4 t. salt 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. olive oil 1/2 t. dried mint leaves 1/2 t. dried oregano 4 green onions (white and green parts), sliced 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1/2 each red and yellow bell peppers, minced 2 fresh tomatoes, diced 1 c. petite peas 1 c. fresh... [Read more]
Party fruit Salad
Ingredients: 3 c. Strawberries (fresh, sliced) 2 1/2 c. Pineapple (chunks) 2 c. Red Seedless grapes (cut in half) 2 c. Peaches (sliced) 2 c. Bluberries (frozen) 1 c. Raspberries (fresh) 1/2 c. Coconut (shredded) Directions: Mix together strawberries, pineapple, grapes, peaches, and 1 c. bluberries. Wrap a square plastic bowl in festive wrapping paper.... [Read more]
Southwest Barley Salad
Ingredients: 3 c. vegetable stock or water 3/4 c. pearl barley 1 c. canned corn kernels, drained 1 c. canned black beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 c. chopped red bell pepper 1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper 1/2 c. chopped green onion Dressing 1/2 c. mild or medium salsa 3 T. soy sour cream 3 T. fresh lime juice 1/2 c. chopped cilantro 2 t. minced garlic Directions: In... [Read more]
Tostada Salad
Ingredients: 16 c. romaine lettuce (washed, drained) 1 yellow bell pepper (julienne or diced) 4 T. corn (canned or fresh) 1/4 c. beets (canned, slivered) 8 T. hot chili beans 1 c. avocado (fresh, sliced or cubed) 1 c. tomatoes (diced) 1 c. black olives 1 c. tortilla chips (crushed) 12 asparagus spears (slightly steamed) 1 c. Tofutti Better Than Sour... [Read more]
Lima Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. dry lima beans 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 bunch green onions, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced 2 T. olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1/8 t. salt Directions: Soak lima beans overnight. Drain and place in a medium-sized bowl; add vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Serve chilled. Serves: 4. Nutritional... [Read more]
Garden-Fresh Crunchy Salad
Ingredients: 4 c. Broccoli (raw, cut into 1-inch pieces) 4 c. Cauliflower (raw, cut into 1-inch pieces) 2 c. Cherry tomatoes (cut in half) 1 c. Snow peas (cut in half) Directions: Place all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Pour Zangy-tangy Dressing over top; mix well. refrigerate 2-4 hours; serve cold. Yields: 9 cups. Nutritional Information: Per 1/2... [Read more]
Garlicky Tomato Salad
Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small fennel bulb, cored 3 lg. ripe tomatoes, cut into small chunks (about four cups) 12 kalamata olives, pitted and quartered 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 c. packed chopped fresh basil leaves 2 c. fat free croutons salt to taste Directions: In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add... [Read more]
