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Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
On July 4th, 1924, Caesar Cardini found himself with a slammed restaurant and a limited pantry. And in that moment, he chose to innovate and create the “Caesar Salad”. Inspired by this classic salad, this recipe for vegan kale Caesar salad has croutons, crispy tempeh bacon, crunchy romaine lettuce, a delicious homemade cashew dressing, and…
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Kale Tofu Salad with Spicy Tamari Dressing
For awhile, I debated titling this vegan kale tofu salad recipe either “Crunchy Tofu Salad” or “Super Seedy Tofu Kale Salad”. A generous helping of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds create a delightful texture that’s crunchy and satisfying. And they pair so nicely with the hot chili oil tamari dressing, the marinated baked…
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Kale Farro Salad
Bursting with fresh Italian flavors, this vegan kale farro salad recipe has a simple dressing with fresh oregano and juicy grape tomatoes. It is quick, easy and makes a delicious side, lunch, or light dinner. It’s perfect for summer or any time you want a hearty grain salad with minimal effort. A few notes… ・Not…
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Middle Eastern Wheat Berry Salad with Kale, Cucumber and Tomato
If you love tabbouleh, you’ll love this hearty vegan kale wheat berry salad recipe! In some ways, it is very similar—tomatoes, cucumber, lemon juice, and olive oil are all involved. In other ways, it’s a departure—no parsley, loads of oregano, wheat berries, kale and capers. Heavily influenced by Middle Eastern flavors, this easy kale cucumber…
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Hazelnut Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple
Man, this is a delicious, vegan lacinato kale salad recipe! Roasted sweet potatoes, rutabaga and red onion mingle with crisp green apples, crunchy hazelnuts and fresh lacinato kale. The hazelnut vinaigrette is a mix of lemon juice, hazelnut oil, agave and kosher salt. Seriously good stuff. Is adding hazelnut oil to your pantry worth it?…
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Chipotle Red Lentil Soup
This is one hearty vegan red lentil soup recipe! As it cooks up, it gets thicker, so if you prefer a thinner soup, stir in some extra water or broth right before serving. As a variation, stir in some soy curls with the kale towards the end of cooking. Or add some grains, and serve it…
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Edamame Kale Slaw with Orange Sesame Dressing
Inspired by Asian flavors, this is an easy, refreshing vegan kale slaw recipe with edamame, red cabbage, toasted almonds, carrots, red pepper, and an orange sesame dressing. To match it’s tasty flavor, it’s got a texture that’s also very satisfying. Depending on whether it’s the main course or a side salad, this recipe serves ~2-4.…
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Roasted Chickpea Kale Salad with Vegan Ranch Dressing
This is a delicious roasted chickpea kale salad recipe with a homemade vegan ranch dressing. The chickpeas contribute a smoky bacon flavor. The dressing is creamy, acidic, savory and salty. And the massaged lacinato kale, crunchy veggies and sunflower seeds bring freshness and texture. Overall, it’s a satisfying, totally vegan, ranchy bacony salad that hits…
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Kale Pesto Sandwich with Seitan and Apples
This is a revised recipe for a grilled vegan kale pesto sandwich with seitan and apples. I did very little to change anything, because let’s face it, this is plant based excellence. It’s warm, savory, a touch sweet, cheesy, and very satisfying. This recipe makes enough for 1 very large sandwich or 2 medium sized…
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Lemon Tahini Kale Salad with Toasted Pita
Inspired by Levantine fattoush, this vegan lemon tahini kale salad recipe has crispy, toasted pita bread, a homemade dressing, crunchy cucumbers, radishes and red bell pepper and more. It’s light and refreshing, but hearty at the same time. This kale and pita bread salad makes ~4-6 dinner salads or 2 large dinner salads. It is…