Summer is for great food and casual dining. This is the perfect marriage of both. Cold penne rigate combines with a fresh, vegan caesar salad to create a caesar salad with loads of nutrition. Make a double batch. It's perfect for sharing at a picnic or BBQ! HINT: Don't forget the wine and crunchy French bread. No sugar, no gluten, all vegan--and fit for a King!
Salads & Dressings
Knives Out! Everyday Knife Skills
Knives Out!--Vegetable Basics is a How-To tutorial that will build your kitchen confidence by giving you excellent, safe cutting skills. The ingredients listed are in the same order as they appear in the video.
Chili Mango Lime Dressing
Feast on the flavors of our southern neighbors. This combo of citrus, mango, and chili makes this an instant classic. You only need a blender, 7 ingredients, and 15 minutes to get this ready for your taco salad. Salud!
Must Go! Quinoa Salad Recipe—Vegan, Fast, Easy, Inexpensive
A refreshing, cold salad with the spotlight on fresh veggies! It’s a very forgiving recipe to boot. If you have veggies in the fridge that “Must Go!”, add them here. Then top it all with a fresh chili-mango dressing, avocado, and cilantro.
Chef Leander’s Fresh Salsa Ranch Dressing (Vegan)
Serve up your favorite recipe with this amazing, homemade, Salsa Ranch Dressing. So simple it comes together in less than five minutes! And with all these fresh ingredients, the taste can’t be beat. Whether served with a salad, stuffed peppers, or as a dip, you’ll be proud to make it again and again.
Chef Leander’s Fresh Ranch Dressing (Vegan)
Serve up your favorite recipe with this amazing, homemade, Ranch Dressing. So simple it comes together in less than five minutes! And with all fresh ingredients, the taste can’t be beat. Whether served with a salad, stuffed peppers, or just with veggies as a dip, you’ll be proud to make it again and again.
Savory Avocado & Olive Side Salad (Super Easy!)
Just thinking about this salad makes my mouth water. It has the perfect marriage of flavors. And the kick of the lime finish makes this a great side salad or a palette cleanser before the main course. Plus it takes less than 15 minutes to make!
4th of July Watermelon Salad: Unique, Tasty, Vegan (Dairy Free)
A delicious salad with watermelon and jicama. If you don’t know it, Jicama is an easy-to-find root vegetable with a sweet taste and a satisfying crunch. This recipe is also low-calorie and dairy-free. Great for any summer gathering!