Diced apple and toasted walnut pairs together wonderfully. Add cooked quinoa, some chives and a light dressing and now you have a healthy, easy and satisfying side dish or snack. The crisp texture and tang of the diced apple works really well with the quinoa, and the chopped, toasted walnuts finish this dish perfectly.
Read More >Classic Gluten-Free Potato Salad
There are a lot of fun gluten-free recipes for picnics or warm summer months — one of them is potato salad. This classic gluten-free potato salad is easy to make and lighter than the traditional version I remember eating as a kid, but it still has that flavor I occasionally crave. I love this recipe for those summer holidays or for picnics. Even my husband, who isn’t a big fan of mayo, likes this recipe.
Read More >Sesame Cashew Coleslaw
My husband hates mayonnaise laden salads, so he’s never been a big fan of traditional coleslaw, but he loves this recipe. Instead of mayonnaise this recipe uses nutty toasted sesame oil and white vinegar as a dressing, accented with toasted cashews. This recipe is easy, healthy and delicious!
Read More >Spring Mix With Berries, Cucumbers And Smoked Tempeh
I love fresh berries so I like to use them regularly while they are in season when they are bursting with sweet, juicy flavor… and on sale. To make this salad into a beautiful and satisfying meal I add smoked tempeh. The smokey flavor works really well with the sweet strawberries and the cucumber adds a crisp, cooling quality to the salad.
Read More >Minted Quinoa With Garbanzos and Cucumbers
This refreshing dish is perfect in the summer as the mint and the cucumber provide a nice, cooling quality, especially after it has been chilled in the refrigerator. This recipe is easy to make and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container. It’s perfect for a picnic, a potluck, as a side dish or for a quick, light lunch. Quinoa is a wonderful, healthy gluten-free grain that is incredibly versatile.
Read More >Spinach with Smokey Tempeh And Pears
I really appreciate a smokey flavor in certain dishes and sometimes that includes a hearty salad. Luckily there are a few different ways to achieve this flavor. In this recipe liquid smoke helps to create a smokey flavor in the tempeh and this smokey flavor pairs well with the fresh, juicy sweetness of the pear in this salad. This salad can be enjoyed as an accent to a meal or as a light meal.
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