A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Fresh & Light Orzo Salad Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 8 min Total time: 13 min Serves: 4 servings If this orzo salad doesn’t say warm sunny days, I’m not sure what does! Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cups chopped cucumber, maybe half chopped and half…
Tomato Salad with Cucumber-Peanut Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A light and refreshing tomato salad drizzled with a creamy Cucumber-Peanut Dressing. Ingredients 1 onion, sliced thin 1 cup cucumber, peeled, roughly chopped 1 dried chile pepper pepper ¼ cup cilantro ¼ cup roasted, unsalted, peanuts, try almonds or pecans if allergic to…
Chickpea Hummus Salad Sandwich Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These quick and easy chickpea hummus salad sandwiches are the perfect addition to your appetizer spread. Vegan, but these also taste great with feta cheese! Ingredients 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 container Sabra hummus, any flavor 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 12…
Spicy Cucumber Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Asian-inspired quick, spicy and crunchy Cucumber Salad. Ready in minutes. Ingredients 1 Cucumber (Any Variety) ½ Small Red Onion (Thinly Sliced) 1 Green Onion (Chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced) 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (Gluten Free Version if applicable) 1 Tablespoons…
Beet Sports Energy Shots Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This DIY natural energy drink is ideal for fueling your workout, boosting your energy and refreshing you post sweat. Ingredients 1 beetroot 1 cucumber 1 apple 1” piece ginger pinch sea salt Instructions View the full recipe at Yuri Elkaim →
Ultimate Veggie Avocado Sandwich Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: With quick pickled cucumbers and radishes, pepper jelly, crunchy sprouts and provolone, I feel comfortable naming this the ultimate veggie avocado sandwich! Ingredients ½ seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced 3 radishes, very thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup apple cider vinegar 8 slices…
Deconstructed Spring roll slaw Prep time: 10 min Cook time: Total time: 10 min Serves: 4 An easy and delicious slaw inspired by one of my favourite dishes: Spring rolls! Also features on my post: a guide to salads, so that you never get bored of eating crudités anymore! Ingredients 1 cucumber 3 carrots 5…
Gazpacho Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This whole grain gazpacho pasta salad is packed with cucumbers, tomatoes and is the perfect make ahead lunch for back to school time. Ingredients 8 ounces 100% whole grain penne 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained ⅓ cup basil leaves 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or…
Ginger-Mint Detox Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Ginger-Mint Detox – a light and refreshing green smoothie that pleases your palate and soothes your stomach at the same time. Ingredients 1 cucumber, peeled 6-8 leaves romaine 1 cup coconut water, chilled 1 lime, freshly squeezed 1” piece fresh ginger 1 bunch fresh mint leaves…
Cucumber Sushi Rolls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Scoop out the middle, stuff it with yums, and slice it. Cucumber sushi rolls! Ingredients 2 cucumbers 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown) 1/4 to 1/2 firm avocado, cut into thin slices 1/4 red bell pepper, julienne (matchstick) cut 1/4 orange bell pepper, julienne…
Small Batch Crunchy Dill Pickles Prep time: 25 min Cook time: 39 min Total time: 55 min Serves: 3 pints A recipe for small batch crunchy canned dill pickles with tips on how to get that coveted pickle “crunch!” Ingredients 2 lbs pickling cucumbers, each about 4″ in length 1 1/4 C plus 1 Tbsp…
Sugar-Free Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca Prep time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 to 5 This naturally sweetened watermelon strawberry agua fresca is the perfect way to refresh yourself on a hot summer’s day! Ingredients Agua Fresca: 5 cups (500g) cubed watermelon 1 cup chopped strawberries 1 TBS lime juice ¾…