Mexican Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 lg. tomatoes, chunked 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. cilantro, diced 1/2 c. cucumber, coarsely chopped 1/2 onion, diced 1/4 c. sliced olives Directions: Combine all ingredients. Allow to marinate at least one hour to develop flavor. Serve chilled. Serves: 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 25; protein: 0.8 grams; carbohydrate: 4 grams; […]

Four-Bean Soy Salad

Ingredients: 1 c. cooked soybeans 1 c. cooked black beans 1 c. cooked pinto beans 1 c. cooked green beans 1 c. celery, chopped 1/2 c. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. olive oil 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 t. oregano 1/2 t. salt Directions: Combine all ingredients. […]

Lima Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 lb. dry lima beans 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 bunch green onions, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced 2 T. olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1/8 t. salt Directions: Soak lima beans overnight. Drain and place in a medium-sized bowl; add vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. […]

Hearty Salad

Ingredients: 1 c. dried bulgur wheat 1 c. dried lentils, rinsed and drained 1/4 t. salt 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. olive oil 1/2 t. dried mint leaves 1/2 t. dried oregano 4 green onions (white and green parts), sliced 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1/2 each red and yellow bell peppers, minced […]

Citrus and Green Salad

Ingredients: 6 ripe but firm Roma plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped juice of 1 lime 3 tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes), peeled and chopped 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced 1 jalapeño chile (roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 1 T. canned jalapeño chilies, chopped Directions: Place all ingredients in […]

Creamy Italian Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 lb. tofu 2 T. olive oil 2 T. lemon juice 4 garlic cloves 1 t. salt 1/4 t. basil 1/4 t. oregano 1/4 t. thyme Directions: In blender, process tofu, oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Add seasonings; mix thoroughly. Let stand several hours to enhance flavor. Yields: 1-1/4 cups. Nutritional Information: Calories per […]

Tofu Potato Salad

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, cooked and cubed 1 c. tofu, crumbled 1 c. celery, sliced 1/2 c. red onion, chopped 1/2 c. dill pickle, diced 1 cucumber, sliced 1 t. salt 1 c. tofu 2 T. oil 1/2 t. salt 2 T. liquid from dill pickles 1 T. lemon juice 1/8 t. garlic powder Directions: Boil […]

Apricot-Cilantro Salad

Ingredients: 1 16 1/2-oz. can apricot halves in light syrup, sliced 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 t. sugar 1 t. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 t. ground cumin 4 c. iceberg lettuce, shredded 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 2 green onions (white and green parts) 2 c. fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained 1 8-oz. can […]

Tabouli

Ingredients: 2 c. warm water 1 c. bulgur wheat 1 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 c. onion, chopped 1 small cucumber, diced 3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 t. salt 1/4 c. fresh mint, minced 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 T. olive oil Directions: Soak wheat in water for 35 to 40 minutes. While wheat […]

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: 3 c. uncooked whole-grain brown rice, parboiled (instant) 1 15-oz. can black beans 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 1 c. corn 1 2 1/2-oz. can sliced olives 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. salsa 1/2 c. plain soy yogurt Directions: Microwave rice according to package directions; follow package […]