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Kale Sauerkraut Salad

Sauerkraut and tahini work so well together. File it under, “Really?”, but yes, it’s true. After enjoying many a bowl with them incorporated together, I decided it was time to make a winter salad that would leverage this delicious pairing. So, this is a vegan kale sauerkraut salad recipe with a tahini dressing, carrots, dried…
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Farro Salad with Radicchio, Mandarin Orange, Pear, and Fennel

This vegan recipe for farro salad with radicchio, mandarin orange, pear and fennel has wintry, Italian vibes. Basically, I wanted to make a salad where radicchio would play a starring role, and this is where we landed. It’s flavorful, hearty, makes an outstanding side dish, packed lunch, or potluck salad to share. This recipe makes…
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Lentil Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach and Miso Mustard Dressing

This is a super simple, flavorful vegan lentil salad recipe with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, and a homemade miso mustard dressing. Like most UVK recipes, it involves opening some cans (or boiling lentils), rinsing off the lentils, sautéing a few ingredients and then, mixing everything in a bowl. And BOOM, you’ve got an amazing side dish.…
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Collard Green Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Raisins and Pumpkin Seeds

This vegan collard green salad recipe with roasted sweet potatoes, raisins and pumpkin seeds almost didn’t make it to the table. Why? Because after tasting it, I was busy shoveling in my mouth. The generous explanation would be that it was late in the day and I was really hungry, but the truth is, it’s…
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Chickpea Pizza Salad with Marinated Mushrooms and Black Olives

This vegan chickpea pizza salad recipe has it all—marinated mushrooms, black olives, pepperoncini, chopped tomatoes, herbs and spices. It’s everything I love about a good veggie slice, but sans crust. You can enjoy it any time of year. It holds up well, which makes it a terrific candidate for packed lunches and picnics. And it…
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Wintry Three Bean Salad

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Orangy Quinoa Salad with Cranberries, Pears and Pumpkin Seeds

Recently, I learned that you can cook quinoa in fruit juice. Who knew? Immediately, I was inspired to put together a vegan recipe for orange quinoa salad with cranberries, pears, spinach and toasted pumpkin seeds. It packs a lot of flavor and stores well. And it works well as a Thanksgiving dish, as a side,…
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Arugula and Butternut Squash Salad

This is an easy recipe for vegan arugula and butternut squash salad with cinnamon maple vinaigrette dressing, toasted walnuts, crisp apples and pomegranate seeds. My favorite part is the vinaigrette with it’s hint of vanilla extract and touch of ground ginger. This arugula butternut squash salad recipe makes ~6-8 servings. It’s a great addition to…
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Roasted Fennel and Beets

Whether you enjoy this as a warm side dish or as a cold salad, this is a flavorful, easy vegan roasted fennel and beets recipe with sherry vinegar, orange juice and zest, walnuts and dried cranberries. It’s great for the fall, winter, holidays and more. This recipe makes ~4 servings. A few things… Discover more…
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Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables

Loaded with the delightful chewy grains and roasted carrots, parsnips and beets, this vegan farro salad recipe is delicious warm or cold, and packs a flavorful punch with its orange balsamic vinaigrette. The dressing has it all–olive oil infused with red onion, orange juice, orange zest, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard and fennel powder. With the…
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Vegan Brussels Sprout Slaw with Cranberries, Apples and Walnuts

This vegan Brussels sprout slaw recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, the holidays, or as a delicious winter salad. It’s easy. You blend the walnut-miso dressing, chop some ingredients, and mix it all up in a large bowl. Simple! The real showstopper here is the creamy vegan walnut-miso dressing. It’s oil free, gluten free and has…
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Hazelnut Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple

Man, this is a delicious, vegan recipe for kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes, rutabaga and red onion mingled with crisp green apples, and hazelnuts. The hazelnut vinaigrette is a mix of lemon juice, hazelnut oil, agave and kosher salt. Just good stuff. Is adding hazelnut oil to your pantry worth it? The answer is…
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Pear Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

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Apple Celeriac Salad

This is an easy recipe for vegan celeriac salad with apples, fennel bulb and hazelnuts. It’s crunchy and refreshing. And tastes awesome as a side to any meal. It’s also a nice addition to a holiday spread, like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Before being peeled, celeriac, also known as celery root, may not be much of a…

