Presenting a buffet showstopper! This is salad is an exquisite blend of the season's most vibrant produce. Lacinato kale, braised sweet potato cubes, Oregon hazelnuts, and pomegranate seeds form a flavor-packed medley, enhanced with fragrant orange zest. Topped with Chef Leander's Signature Creamy Balsamic Dressing, this dish captivates both the eyes and the palate, ensuring its status as a surefire hit on YOUR buffet table.
Salads & Dressings
Chef Leander’s Signature Creamy Balsamic Dressing (Vegan)
Savor one of Chef Leander's signature salad dressings—an enticing and healthy alternative to store-bought dressings, offering a deliciously guilt-free experience. Opting for yogurt instead of mustard provides a creamy texture with a zing. Substituting traditional sugar with agave nectar reduces calories and glycemic impact. Best of all, it's easy to make. Your family and guests will love this and beg for more. And you can say, "I made it myself!"Vegan, low glycemic and diabetic friendly!While you're at it, make a double recipe! It's that good!
Shaved Fennel Salad
Take a walk on the wild side. If you've never eaten fennel before, you are in for a treat. Think of this as a gourmet coleslaw. Fennel is generally available year round.
Lemon Thyme Quinoa
Bright and flavorful, this recipe works beautifully as both a salad, side dish or main course!
Classic Italian Orzo Salad (Vegan)
Why spend money to purchase this at your supermarket deli when you can save money and make it fresh at home!?
Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing (Easy! Vegan)
Supermarket dressings are full of unnecessary ingredients and they are expensive. This dressing is super easy to make at home--and you'll save money while you're at it.
3-Grain Buddha Bowls, Power Greens & Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Buddha Bowl with a twist? Try a new three-grain mix (gluten free) with diced sweet potato and fresh, homemade lemon-tahini dressing! YUM! You can cook the grains the day before and save in the refrigerator. Substitute in your favorite veggies and power greens. Mix-n-match to create five bowls of goodness. Use a different dressing with each bowl and voila! Healthy lunches for every day of the week.
Fresh Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Is it a sensational salad dressing or a delicious vegetable dip? Either way, it’s a hit! And only 8 ingredients. Use your mixer or food processor and it’s ready in 5 minutes. Look at you being the hero for bringing something new to the table!
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