Category: Salads

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small fennel bulb, cored 3 lg. ripe tomatoes, cut into small chunks (about four cups) 12 kalamata olives, pitted and quartered 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 c. packed chopped fresh basil leaves 2 c. fat free croutons salt to taste Directions: In a small nonstick […]

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. Vegenaise (mayonnaise substitute) 2 T. Honey 2 T. Lemon Juice 1/8 t. Salt Directions: Mix all ingredients well. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving. Yields: 2 cups. Nutritional Information: Per 2 Tablespoons: Calories: 10; Fat: 4 g; Sat Fat: 0 g; Sodium: 70 mg; Carbs: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Protein: […]

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 […]

Ingredients: 2 c. boiling water 2/3 c. uncooked bulgur wheat 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 3/4 c. tomato, chopped 1 1/2 c. jicama, peeled, diced 3/4 c. fresh parsley, minced 3/4 c.fresh cilantro, minced 1/2 c. salsa (your favorite brand) 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 2 t. olive oil 1 avocado […]

Ingredients: 1 12-oz. Mori-Nu Tofu (firm) 3 to 4 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning (or you favorite season salt) 1 stick Celery (diced) 1 T. Carrot (shredded) 3 T. Dill pickle (diced) 4 T. Vegenaise (mayonnaise substitute) Directions: Drain tofu; put into small mixing bowl. Add all ingredients; mix well. Spread in sandwich or refrigerate. Yields: […]

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 […]

Ingredients: Dressing: 1 ripe medium tomato, chopped 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 t. salt 1 T. olive oil 4 c. elbow macaroni, cooked 1/2 c. carrot, shredded 1/2 c. red bell pepper, diced 1/2 c. scallions, sliced 2 T. parsley, fresh, chopped Directions: To make dressing: in food processor or […]

Ingredients: 7 c. spinach (fresh, chopped) 1 1/2 c. corn (frozen, thawed) 1 red or orange bell pepper (seeded, finely chopped) Dressing: 2 T. olive oil (extra virgin) 2 t. lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 1/2 t. vegetable seasoning Directions: Mix spinach, corn, and pepper together in large bowl. Blend dressing with wire whip or shaker. […]

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 […]

Ingredients: 2 c. fresh apricots, pitted and sliced 2 c. fresh strawberries, halved 1 c. kiwi fruit, pared and sliced 2 T. apricot nectar 2 T. lemon juice 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted 1 T. fresh mint Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss. Serve chilled. Serves: 5. Nutritional Information: Per […]