Vibrant Plant Based Recipes
vegan Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad – a fresh, flavorful mix of veggies and curly pasta take a tumble in a bright avocado dressing.
recipe originally published July 3, 2014
Picnic or Potluck, this IS the perfect dish to bring!
Also great meal prep dish, this vegan pasta salad is on repeat all summer long. I make a batch and we enjoy it through the week.
Or I will make …
fresh and vibrant, this vegan gluten free Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad brings protein and fresh flavor. a great meal prep recipe and the best potluck recipe!
recipe originally published June 16, 2011
When the weather is warm, all I want are light dishes and fresh flavors.
This Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad has these summer cravings covered. Brimming with several sources of …
our Lemon Piccata Potato Salad is a bright and briny take on the summertime classic. the best potluck recipe just got a new flavor! egg free, dairy free, gluten free potato salad
Summer is here!
Maybe not officially, but the sun is out, and I am here and ready for it.
This Egg Free Potato Salad is so bright, it brings fresh summer vibes even during the height of football season. This tasty side dish is perfect for all of your game day parties.
The first time I …
this Vegan Cranberry Chicken Salad makes a great entree salad. increase portions and make a large salad for a potluck or party.
recipe originally published December 2, 2018
I love a big salad.
A good entree salad for me must have multiple textures and vibrant complimentary flavors.
Bonus points for a warm protein atop the crisp cool greens!
This Vegan Chicken Cranberry Salad salad was borne out of …
this Cranberry Fluff Jello Salad is a retro classic! this vegan holiday recipe is a new flavor of the nostalgic side dish we all grew up with, just as tasty!
I am so SO happy with this recipe.
One of my holiday favorites growing up was that Lime Jello Salad. Why it is called salad, we may never know. (If you know, please enlighten us!)
I looked forward to that pretty green fluffy salad all year long. About age 7 …
Build Your Own Vegan Chef Salad Bar – whether it is lunch for a crowd or making a solo salad, follow this recipe as a guide for a tasty entree of fresh greens, veggies and protein!
hey, y’all!
We made it through another Daylight Savings Time!
Personally, I LOVE IT. We are at the beginning of what will eventually be daylight until nine pm on the West Coast, and this time of year is what I live for! Fresh air, warmer days, sunshine…
The last couple days, we all see …
this Vegan Buffalo Wing Salad has layers of flavor and texture, and these spicy Buffalo Wings are for everyone: soy free, gluten free, and oil free! pour on the cool ranch dressing, have a bite of creamy, crunchy, spicy!
Tangy Spicy Tangy!
I have loved the tangy spicy flavor of buffalo sauce for quite a while, and have been making these Vegan Buffalo Wings for years.
I called them Chick-Quin.
A plant based chicken made from …
this vegan Lemony Brussels and Kale Chiffonade Salad is a big bowl of flavorful crispy greens for your holiday table, brunch, weekday lunch or dinner salad.
recipe originally published November 12, 2017
While I am sharing this now as an option for some greens on your holiday table, I eat salads similar to this all the time. All year long. I’d say ninety percent of my kale salads are chiffonade style – the way I have been making my kale salads for years.
In addition to the classic massage of the kale salad, a chiffonade is my favorite way to soften the notoriously tough kale leaf. A kale chiffonade is an easy salad to eat. But the notoriously tough kale leaf? Is what makes this the perfect holiday side dish! You can make it ahead, and it stays hearty and does not wilt. Looking for that last minute addition to your menu? This is that quick and easy salad recipe you are looking for!
The ribbons make great vehicles for super flavorful dressings, …
