Category: Salads

Silken Tofu Creamy Italian Dressing (oil-free + nut-free!)

Silken Tofu Creamy Italian Dressing (oil-free + nut-free!)

Nut-free + Oil-free + Dairy-Free + sooooo creamy and delicious.Β  Finally …. a salad dressing you can feel good about eating. Did you hear that? NO NUTS! No soaking cashews for this vegan dressing! This Silken Tofu Creamy Italian Dressing is SUPER EASY and oh [continue reading]

Chili Lime Tahini Dressing (Vegan!)

Chili Lime Tahini Dressing (Vegan!)

This Chili Lime Tahini Dressing is super easy to make! The most perfect flavorful dressing ready in 5 minutes! Vegan + gluten-free + dairy-free + made without cashews. Drizzle this awesomeness in your wrap, on your salad, or even as a dip!

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl

I am in LOVE with this salad! If you know me, you know I am a salad fanatic.Β  Not to mention, I am obsessed with trying to sneak quinoa into just about anything.Β  Meet my latest creation, The Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl.Β  Full of vibrant [continue reading]

Superfood Salad

Superfood Salad

How about a salad that is not just an ordinary salad? How about a salad packed with lots and lots of healthy foods with crunch and flavor!?!?!? This superfood salad is just that. A salad constructed of super foods. Colorful foods high in vitamins, antioxidants, [continue reading]

Vegan Ghost Pepper Ranch Dressing

Vegan Ghost Pepper Ranch Dressing

This Vegan Ghost Pepper Ranch Dressing is the perfect spicy, creamy, dairy-free, oil-free, nut-free dressing to drizzle over your salad, dip your chick’n nuggets into, layer into a wrap or sandwich. The blended silken tofu gives you that rich, creamy, salad dressing texture paired with [continue reading]

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Pasta Salad

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Pasta Salad

Ready or not, summer is coming! To me, that means wonderful + yummy summer side dishes made of colorful, fresh ingredients. This is the perfect plant-based summer pasta salad! Bring this one to a picnic, serve as a side dish for a barbecue, or simply [continue reading]

Vegan Dill Pickle Ranch

Vegan Dill Pickle Ranch

This Vegan Dill Pickle Ranch is the perfect creamy blend ofΒ  silken tofu + a few simple ingredients giving you a healthy + dairy-free + nut-free + oil-free dill pickle flavored ranch dressing in minutes! When I went plant-based I thought I would never eat [continue reading]

Vegan Tempeh BLT Salad Bowl

Vegan Tempeh BLT Salad Bowl

Another addition into my collection of vegan bacon recipes! This time I bring you a salad! Two of my favorite things in one bowl of awesome. The bacon is crispy + flavorful + smoky + meatless! These Vegan Tempeh BLT Salad Bowls are super easy [continue reading]

Oil-Free Thai Cucumber Salad

Oil-Free Thai Cucumber Salad

5 minutes + 5 ingredients! That is all you need to make this Oil-Free Thai Cucumber Salad! Perfectly flavored + crisp + no fuss. Made with no fish sauce + no oil. This salad is great for a snack, lunch, or an Asian-inspired side dish.

Dairy-Free JalapeΓ±o Cilantro Dressing

Dairy-Free JalapeΓ±o Cilantro Dressing

5 minutes + 5 ingredients is all you need for this healthy, vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free dressing! Perfectly packed with flavor for your salad or bowl! Silken tofu + jalapeΓ±o + cilantro + lime juice + your blender! That’s it! Meet your new favorite dressing, [continue reading]

Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

The easiest + prettiest salad dressing you will ever make! So colorful, packed with nutrients, full of flavor + oh so delicious! This Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Dressing is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free. Β This salad is full of so many wonderful veggies + yummy [continue reading]

Oil-Free Pomegranate Salad Dressing

Oil-Free Pomegranate Salad Dressing

The easiest + prettiest salad dressing you will ever make! So colorful, packed with nutrients, full of flavor + oh so delicious! This Oil-Free Pomegranate Salad Dressing is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free. Β The best part is that it is ready in 5 minutes with only [continue reading]

Healthy Buffalo Chickpea Salad (No Mayo!)

Healthy Buffalo Chickpea Salad (No Mayo!)

This Healthy Buffalo Chickpea Salad is ready in 5 minutes using 6 simple ingredients. No mayo required! Perfectly plant-based + packed with protein + flavor! Super easy for a quick lunch, dinner, snack, or for meal prep!

Broccoli Sprout Pesto (Oil-Free)

Broccoli Sprout Pesto (Oil-Free)

Sprouts are awesome! They take the flavor and texture of this Broccoli Sprout Pesto to the next level! This pesto is insanely easy to make + can be used in oh so many ways.Β  The best part? It is made totally oil-free!

Mango Black Bean Salsa

Mango Black Bean Salsa

This Mango Black Bean Salsa recipe is super healthy + flavorful + beautiful + nourishing! The ultimate salsa for Mexican night or meal prep, as a snack or for lunch! Vegan + oil-free + EASY!  

Ginger Sriracha Tahini Dressing

Ginger Sriracha Tahini Dressing

This Ginger Sriracha Tahini Dressing is super flavorful + easy to make + ready in 5 minutes.Β  No added oil, sugar, or dairy, and no blending up soaked cashews for this one!

Air Fryer Tempeh Croutons

Air Fryer Tempeh Croutons

Bite-size pieces of tempeh flavored + crisped to perfection! These Air Fryer Tempeh Croutons can be tossed over your favorite salad, layered into a wrap, folded into a bowl of soup, or simply eaten as a snack with a yummy dip!

Vegan Rosemary Potato Salad (Eggless!)

Vegan Rosemary Potato Salad (Eggless!)

Want to eat plant-based but feel like you might miss some of the classics? For me, potato salad was one of those classics I thought I would never be able to eat again! I am super excited to bring you my twist on this traditional [continue reading]

Avocado Corn Salad (Oil-Free!)

Avocado Corn Salad (Oil-Free!)

The perfect plant-based summer salad! Bring to a picnic, serve as a side dish for a barbeque, eat over a bed of lettuce with black beans, or simply enjoy chilled with a bowl + spoon! This Avocado Corn Salad is super versatile, fresh, oil-free, easy [continue reading]

Silken Tofu Vegan Mayo

Silken Tofu Vegan Mayo

This Silken Tofu Vegan Mayo recipe is a healthy, low-fat, egg-free alternative to traditional mayonnaise. Made with a few simple ingredients, easy, and creamy! Spread onto a sandwich, use in a dip or a dressing! What Do You Need To Make This Silken Tofu Vegan [continue reading]

Dairy-Free + Egg-Free Coleslaw

Dairy-Free + Egg-Free Coleslaw

This Dairy-Free + Egg-Free Coleslaw is super simple + healthy! Made with crispy vegetables + tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for vegan BBQ! Carrots + Cabbage + Silken Tofu +Β  lemon juice + apple cider vinegar, that’s it! My recipe for vegan coleslaw is so much [continue reading]

Asparagus Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing

Asparagus Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing

This Asparagus Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing is everything you could ask for in a spring salad! Chopped asparagus, fresh mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red onions and crunchy roasted chickpeas! All of that and it is topped with a healthy white bean dressing that is oil-free [continue reading]

Mango Salsa Recipe

Mango Salsa Recipe

This mango salsa recipe is downright delicious.Β  I have never been a fan of fruit salsa until now! So colorful + pretty + healthy + easy + perfect for Mexican night! Oil-free + vegan!Β   

Silken Tofu Vegan Ranch (nut-free!)

Silken Tofu Vegan Ranch (nut-free!)

This Silken Tofu Vegan Ranch is the perfect creamy blend ofΒ  silken tofu + a few simple ingredients giving you a healthy + dairy-free + nut-free + oil-free ranch dressing in minutes! When I went plant-based I thought I would never eat ranch dressing again. [continue reading]

Silken Tofu Vegan Spicy Ranch

Silken Tofu Vegan Spicy Ranch

This Silken Tofu Vegan Spicy Ranch is perfect drizzled over a salad, layered into a sandwich, dolloped onto a veggie burger, or used as a dip.Β  The blended silken tofu gives you that rich, creamy, salad dressing texture paired with just enough spice.Β  No soaking [continue reading]

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

This might possibly be the best quinoa recipe you have ever tried.Β  Practically perfect in every way.Β  The blend of wholesome + fresh ingredients brings this salad together in the most delightful way. This Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Recipe is easy + healthy + packed with [continue reading]

Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette

Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette is just perfect! Quick + easy + healthy! Use it as a marinade, pour it on veggies, salads, or pasta. For vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike, salads can either be super healthy or super unhealthy! The dressing you choose can be [continue reading]

Oil-Free Vegan Pasta Salad

Oil-Free Vegan Pasta Salad

Making a healthy + oil-free vegan pasta salad is so easy! You will be amazed how quickly this recipe comes together.Β  You can change up the dressing, the veggies, and even the pasta.Β  Perfect as a side dish, lunch, as a meal on its own [continue reading]

Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing

Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing

This Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing is vegan + gluten-free + oil-free + made without nuts! Only 6 ingredients + 5 minutes! The secret ingredient? Silken tofu! Perfect as a dip or poured over your favorite salad greens! This is one of my all time [continue reading]

Oil-Free Pumpkin Vinaigrette

Oil-Free Pumpkin Vinaigrette

Looking for that perfect, easy salad to make on Thanksgiving? You have come to the right place! Pumpkin puree + tasty herbs make this Oil-Free Pumpkin Vinaigrette a healthy, no-fuss addition to your Thanksgiving meal. Just 6 simple, plant-based ingredients shaken up in a jar [continue reading]

Vegan Thanksgiving Salad With Pumpkin Vinaigrette

Vegan Thanksgiving Salad With Pumpkin Vinaigrette

This Vegan Thanksgiving Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish! So many fall flavors plus healthy pumpkin, plant-based + easy! Roasted pumpkin with veggies, toasted quinoa, topped a with fabulous oil-free healthy dressing!

Plant-Based Summer Rolls

Plant-Based Summer Rolls

This is one of my FAVORITE things to eat! These Plant-Based Summer Rolls are stuffed with fresh vegetables and tofu.Β  They can be made as a meal of their own, as an appetizer, or a side dish for your favorite soup, curry, noodle, or rice [continue reading]

Oil-Free Balsamic Asparagus Salad

Oil-Free Balsamic Asparagus Salad

This oil-free balsamic asparagus salad is just perfect! Quick + easy + healthy + no fuss! You can customize it with whatever veggies + toppings you love! Spinach or romaine are a good base, then add in sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, even bell peppers [continue reading]

Chipotle Copycat Recipes

Chipotle Copycat Recipes

YES! You can make all of your favorites from the Chipotle Mexican Grill Menu right in your own kitchen! Learn the secrets to mild, medium, hot + corn salsa, cilantro lime rice, guacamole, black beans + sofritas! These chipotle copycat recipes are EXACTLY like the [continue reading]

Oil-Free Salad Dressings

Oil-Free Salad Dressings

Oil-Free Salad Dressings? Is it even possible?!?! YES! Today I bring you 10 of my favorite oil-free salad dressings. They are all plant-based + easy! The best part? You can use them on greens, veggies, as a dip, on pasta or noodles, or as a [continue reading]

Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing

Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing

This Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing is SUPER EASY and oh my yummy! Thick + creamy + restaurant-style + packed with flavor. Perfect as a dip or over salad greens or turn it into a pasta salad! It doesn’t get any more perfect than this dressing.Β  [continue reading]

Oil-Free Asian Ginger Dressing

Oil-Free Asian Ginger Dressing

This Oil-Free Asian Ginger Dressing is PERFECT! Nut-Free + Vegan + Ready in 5 minutes + perfect for meal prep! Pour over any cold noodles or greens! You are going to LOVE the versatility of this dressing!!!!

Oil-Free Vinaigrette (plant-based + nut-free!)

Oil-Free Vinaigrette (plant-based + nut-free!)

This Oil-Free Vinaigrette is super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Vegan + nut free + gluten free + perfect for meal prep! This dressing is completely plant-based and perfect for any salad or sandwich!  

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing (Oil Free!)

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing (Oil Free!)

This Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing is super easy to make! The perfect oil-free dressing ready in 5 minutes and is made without cashews! Vegan + Gluten Free + perfect for meal prep. Drizzle this awesomeness in your wrap, on your salad, or even dunk your [continue reading]

Easy Vegan Ranch

Easy Vegan Ranch

Dairy free + plant-based ranch you can make at home?!?! YES! This Easy Vegan Ranch is the perfect creamy blend of the magic of cashews + a few simple ingredients! When I went plant-based I thought I would never eat ranch dressing again. Think again! [continue reading]

Creamy Vegan Avocado Dressing (No Oil!)

Creamy Vegan Avocado Dressing (No Oil!)

Another OIL FREE salad dressing! πŸ™Œ This Creamy Vegan Avocado Dressing takes only a few minutes to make! No Oil + No Dairy + No Nuts … BUT packed with flavor! Get your salad bowls ready, this one is a keeper!  

Thai Salad With Peanut Dressing

Thai Salad With Peanut Dressing

Do you love Thai food? I do! This Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing is a restaurant-style salad made with NO OIL! Creamy + full of flavor + packed with nutrients! Salads can get so boring, not this salad! This a perfect salad that you can [continue reading]

Vegan Broccoli Salad (No Mayo!)

Vegan Broccoli Salad (No Mayo!)

Super easy + NO MAYO required in making this vegan-ized version of traditional broccoli salad πŸ₯— Perfect for lunch, brunch, meal prep, or as a quick dinner side dish. This Vegan Broccoli Salad takes only a few minutes to make and is SO GOOD!  

Fennel Apple Salad with (No) Honey Mustard Dressing

Fennel Apple Salad with (No) Honey Mustard Dressing

YUM! That is all I have to say. This Fennel Apple Salad is one of my FAVORITE salads! Shaved fennel + thin sliced apples + nuts + lemon + fennel fronds + so much more! You are going to love this one.Β   

Easy Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt + Cucumber)

Easy Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt + Cucumber)

I love easy recipes! 5 simple ingredients. 15 minutes. One bowl. Done + yum! You can eat this as a dressing, spread onto a falafel, or it can be used as a dip. This easy tzatziki sauce can be made vegan or vegetarian!  

Vegan Chipotle Mayo

Vegan Chipotle Mayo

Meet my latest creation: the most prefect, spicy, creamy, egg free mayo. Put it in a wrap, on a veggie burger, dunk your veggies or fries in it, or simply eat it with a spoon. Yes, this Vegan Chipotle Mayo is that good πŸ˜‹.

Avocado Salad

Avocado Salad

Looking for a healthy + easy + vegetarian side dish? You have come to the right place. Today, I introduce you to one of my go-to salads. The perfectly yummy Avocado Salad! A few simple ingredients, one bowl, and 7 minutes, that is all you [continue reading]

The Only Guacamole Recipe You Will Ever Need

The Only Guacamole Recipe You Will Ever Need

Yes, this truly is the only guacamole recipe you will ever need. Guacamole is SO easy to make once you know how. Just a few simple ingredients, one bowl, and 10 minutes! Perfect for toast, chips, tacos, burritos, and more!

Arugula Pizza

Arugula Pizza

Sometimes, the dinner inspiration just isn’t there.Β  You know what I mean.Β  Dinner. What to make?? Where to begin?? Then begins the mental checklist.Β  Is it healthy enough? When did I last make that dish? What did everyone eat for lunch? Did they get enough [continue reading]

Easy Homemade Croutons

Easy Homemade Croutons

This recipe for easy homemade croutons is vegan, can be made gluten free with gluten free bread, and is ready in 10 minutes! Perfect addition to soup or salad or for when you need to add a crunchy topping to something!

Chickpea No Tuna Salad

Chickpea No Tuna Salad

The beloved tuna sandwich. When people turn vegetarian, they miss their tuna sandwiches! My recipe for Chickpea No Tuna Salad is a cheaper, healthier, tastier, plant-based version of traditional tuna salad that can be eaten on toast, over a salad, or in a wrap.

Cranberry Spinach Salad

Cranberry Spinach Salad

My mother texted me yesterday reminding me to not forget about the cranberries for Thanksgiving.Β  Oh how I would love to forget the cranberries on Thanksgiving. Those jiggly purple wanna be cranberries from a can 😝.Β  Not this year. This year the cranberries get a [continue reading]

Healthy Homemade Salad Dressing

Healthy Homemade Salad Dressing

A good healthy homemade salad dressing recipe is an absolute necessity in any kitchen! This one is versatile and perfect for busy weeknight dinners, to pack in lunchboxes or for meal prep! Just a few simple ingredients, 5 minutes + a jar is all you [continue reading]


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