Cucumber Salad with Toasted Rice Powder Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This Cucumber Salad with Toasted Rice Powder is ideal for summer. Light, tangy, refreshing and crunchy. Perfect for picnics and outdoor BBQs! Ingredients 2 medium cucumbers ¼ cup rice wine vinegar 1 tsp. sugar ½ tsp. salt ¼ cup white rice Instructions…
Fava bean and goat cheese muffins
Fava bean and goat cheese muffins Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min Total time: 30 min Serves: 10 to 12 medium muffins Savoury muffins are a picnic must-have! These ones combine fava beans and fresh goat cheese, a delicious pairing that tastes like early summer. Ingredients 225 g semi-whole wheat flour (or a…
Shaved Asparagus Pasta Salad
Shaved Asparagus Pasta Salad Prep time: 30 min Cook time: 10 min Total time: 40 min Serves: 8 Kick off the summer picnic season with this light and tasty pasta salad that features fresh, seasonal asparagus and a yummy tarragon dressing. Ingredients 16 oz linguine 2 lbs asparagus 6 quarts of water plus 2 tsp…
Mango, Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad
Mango, Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 6 Fresh, bright, EASY vegan Mango, Grilled Corn & Black Bean Salad is perfect for a BBQ or picnic! Vegan, dairy-free, grain-free, gluten-free, and DELICIOUS! Ingredients 2 ripe but firm mangoes, diced 15 ounce can…
Green Sandwiches with Herb Hummus and Maple Soy Crispy Tofu
Green Sandwiches with Herb Hummus and Maple Soy Crispy Tofu Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These sandwiches are the perfect go-to snack or spring picnic treat! Super filling, delicious and healthy. Ingredients Whole Spelt Loaf Hummus Lettuce Granny Smith Apple Cucumber Tofu Maple Syrup Soy Sauce Avocado Garlic Micro-greens Instructions View the full…
Middle Eastern Potato Salad
Middle Eastern Potato Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 A vegan and mayonnaise free potato salad with scallions, garlic, parsley, lemon and spices. This is the perfect Summer side dish. Ingredients 2 lbs new potatoes (keep the skins on) 6 scallions, white and light green portions thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, peeled…
Chickpea, Avocado and Pineapple Salad Sandwiches
Chickpea, Avocado and Pineapple Salad Sandwiches Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 Spicy and sweet, these dairy free and mayonnaise free Smashed Chickpea, Avocado and Pineapple Salad Sandwiches with Sriracha Honey Mustard are a great choice for lunch! Ingredients For the Smashed Chickpea Salad: 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1…
Roasted Fennel & Feta Pasta Salad
Roasted Fennel & Feta Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Caramelized, roasted fennel provides a mild licorice taste that pairs nicely in this salad with salty feta, fresh cherry tomatoes, and plenty of bright, fresh herbs. This pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics or BBQs. Ingredients 1 pound fusilli pasta 2…
Red Berry + Rhubarb Hand Pies
Red Berry + Rhubarb Hand Pies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Tart rhubarb, bright citrus, vanilla bean, and fresh strawberries and raspberries compose this delectable all-butter crust hand pie. Ingredients For the pie crust: 2½ cups all purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 sticks cubed butter, very cold 6-8 tablespoons…
Purple Potato Salad with Fiddlehead Ferns
Purple Potato Salad with Fiddlehead Ferns Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A seasonal potato salad featuring purple potatoes, fiddlehead ferns, bright herbs, and a light vinaigrette that replaces traditionally heavy mayo. Ingredients 7 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon…
Lightened Up Creamy Pasta Salad
Lightened Up Creamy Pasta Salad Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 8 This lightened up, healthier version on the popular summer creamy pasta salad is perfect for the upcoming grilling season and summer potlucks. Ingredients 2 cups dry whole wheat rotini pasta (the swirly pasta) 1½ cups Greek…
Spicy Bean Balls with Kale
Spicy Bean Balls with Kale Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These tiny, cheesy and spicy bean balls with kale are the perfect vegan pick-me-up snack when you crave something simple, savoury, but healthy. Ingredients 1 can of cannellini beans ½ cup of sunflower seeds ¼ cup of nutritional yeast 1 tsp tahini handful…