You might think that a recipe based on one vegetable is not really a salad. However this Asian-inspired smashed cucumber salad has the flavor to hold up well as a side dish, appetizer, or refreshing snack. Smashing the cucumbers breaks down the firmness and structure. The cucumbers are still crunchy with a bit of a …
Shaved Apple Salad
The base of this salad is the shaved apple and red cabbage. The arugula provides a slightly peppery, bitter flavor to balance out the sweetness of the other ingredients. The rock star of this recipe though is the dressing. Shaving apples here means either slicing them very thin with a sharp knife or slicing them …
Buffalo Cauliflower Florets & Herb Ranch Dressing
There are many versions of this type of recipe across the internet, and most use a commercial hot sauce. I avoid popular processed hot sauces like Frank’s and Tabasco, and instead I rely on basic ingredients for delicious results. I present two options: red hot pepper sauce and smoked paprika sauce. Both recipes are the …
Green Goddess Dip & Dressing
There are so many uses for this dressing or dip that I recommend you eat it with anything that needs a bit of a citrus and green flavor kick. It’s great in bowls, on salads, as a dip for grilled veggies, roasted veggies, and all kinds of protein. It’s also so easy to make, so …
Tabbouleh with Grapes and Olives {grain free}
Tabbouleh is a freshly chopped herb salad that is traditionally made with a lot of parsley along with tomatoes, mint, onion, and soaked bulgur (wheat). There are variations that use quinoa (a seed) in place of bulgar, but my favorite grain-free option is my recipe using roasted cauliflower. I have a traditional tabbouleh grain-free version …
Tangy Peanut Sauce & Veggies
If you’re a fan of peanut sauce that’s packed with flavor, you’ll love this recipe. You just need a few key ingredients, and it can easily be doubled or tripled, which I recommend. This sauce is great with a variety of dishes and can easily serve as a dressing for salads, or as a dip …