Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing Recipe​

tofu cucumber salad with spicy peanut dressing

Making tofu tastier can be as simple as tossing it in a knockout sauce like this Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. To make this tofu cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions. Ingredients Spicy Peanut Dressing 1 ½ tablespoons natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons toasted (dark) sesame oil 1 teaspoon black bean-garlic sauce 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger…

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Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing Recipe

quinoa chickpea salad with roasted red pepper hummus dressing

This hearty vegan quinoa chickpea salad is loaded as one of the best plant-based recipes with amazing ingredients such as chickpeas, quinoa, and hummus. You will love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers. Ingredients 2 tablespoons hummus, original or roasted red pepper flavor 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped roasted red pepper 2 cups mixed salad greens ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup chickpeas, rinsed 1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon…

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Vegan Taco Salad Recipe

vegan taco salad

This is vegan taco salad got a makeover. Filled with grains and two different types of beans, it’s a filling salad worthy of your dinner table. The spicy dressing brings tons of flavor and it’s a lovely part of the salad. Top it with all of your favorites like cherry tomatoes and tortilla chips for a little crunch! Ingredients For Salad 2 c. water 1 c. quinoa 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans,…

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Vegan Antipasto Chopped Salad Recipe

vegan antipasto chopped salad

If you can’t resist a good olive bar, this plant based vegan antipasto chopped salad recipe was made for you. Perfect as a main and even better paired with vegan pizza, this zesty, crunchy salad is an Italian flavor bomb. Ingredients For The Dressing 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced Pinch of red pepper flakes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper For The…

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Super Green Pasta Salad Recipe

super green pasta salad

It’s not so hard to eat your greens when they come in pasta salad form. Sweet baby spinach is great for this super green pasta salad, but peppery arugula or tender baby kale would work well too as one of the plant based recipes to consider. Ingredients For Salad Kosher salt 8 oz. elbow macaroni 3 c. packed fresh spinach 1 c.  frozen green peas or edamame, defrosted and drained 2 Persain cucumbers, quartered lengthwise and chopped 1/2 c. freshly…

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Baked Sweet Potatoes Salad with Spiced Lentil and Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe

baked sweet potatoes salad

Followers of a plant-based lifestyle keep sweet potatoes near and dear – and this sweet potato recipe keeps them exciting. A warm baked sweet potatoes salad with green lentil, spiced with harissa and rounded out with tomatoes, gets heaped on some halved roasted sweets and is doused with incredibly rich and creamy tahini – lemon dressing. This will keep you full for most of the day. Ingredients For the Sweet Potatoes: 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed 1 cup (200 grams)…

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Spiced Peanut Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

spiced peanut sweet potato salad

This spiced peanut sweet potato salad tastes like heaven. Roasted with ginger, cinnamon, and cumin until they’re perfectly tender, then they’re tossed with sesame seeds, dates, parsley, and a smooth peanut butter dressing while still warm. Though they’re billed as a side, these sweet potatoes are hearty and satisfying enough to hold their own, especially with a heap of radicchio or leafy greens. Ingredients For the Salad 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 2 tablespoons olive…

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Sushi Salad Recipe

sushi salad

Take hearty, nutty brown rice, top it with a bunch of veggies and protein-packed edamame, pour on a highly addictive dressing, and be happy with a sushi salad. Feel free to throw on some grilled or roasted tofu, tempeh, or seitan for even more heft. Ingredients Rice Bowl 2 cups (300 g) frozen shelled edamame beans 4 cups (740 g) cooked brown rice 4 Persian cucumbers, sliced into rounds 3 avocados, peeled and sliced 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves 1…

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Healthy Taco Salad Recipe

healthy taco salad

You won’t find any meat or cheese in this recipe for plant-based healthy taco salad, but don’t worry – you won’t miss them one bit! Crispy tortilla strips, shiitake-walnut taco “meat,” and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make it an irresistible weeknight meal To make a great taco salad, you need a mix of textures and tastes – something creamy, something zesty, something crunchy, something tangy, and something crisp – all over lots of greens. Here’s what you can use…

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

roasted cauliflower salad

Thanks to French green lentils, briny olives, bright pickled onions, and dried fruit, this roasted cauliflower salad is bursting with enticing textures and flavors. You will love to make it for lunch, but it’s a show-stopping dinner side dish, too! This cauliflower salad recipe has quite a few components, but don’t let them scare you! All of them can be made in advance for speedy assembly, and each one adds something essential to the salad. Here’s what’s in it: Cauliflower…

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