Realistic Vegan Cooking
All types of tasty, fresh salads to serve to family and friends. We have green salads, fruit salads, pasta salads, slaws, and more!
The first time I made curtido Salvadoran slaw, I was using a not-so-hot recipe and the results were very vinegar-y. For Honduran, Cuban and Salvadoran recipes, you will find many versions online of the most used recipes. You have to eat each food (prepared by someone else) a few times, then try several recipes until […]
Summer is such a great time for eating fresh fruits and vegetables, especially this super green Baby Leaf Summer Salad. I had recently discovered baby kale, with its softer leaf and easy to chew stems – just a nicer eating experience than regular kale, in my opinion. Then I noticed the baby spinach in the […]
This summer radish salad is so fresh, crispy and bright – perfect for lunch or dinner at home or for taking to a cookout or potluck. I prefer English cucumbers in salads (and just to eat sliced) – the skin is thinner and the flavor and aromas are stronger than other cucumber varieties. I also […]
Combined with marinated artichoke hearts, sliced almonds and vegan parmesan, this Brussels sprouts slaw will be perfect with a nice Italian or Mediterranean meal. This is a nice, pretty salad you can quickly toss together this summer’s parties and picnics. It’s quick and easy to make, and very tasty! You can find simple recipes for […]
Carrot Tahini Dill Salad is such a fresh tasting salad for spring and summer! This salad features carrots shaved into “noodles” and a very tasty tahini, dill, lemon and garlic dressing. Simply use your potato peeler to create the wide carrot noodles. Once you have peeled the outer layer off, peel on one side of […]
Cucumber asparagus salad was a big hit at my house! The flavor combinations of the vegetables blend perfectly with the delightful vinaigrette. This salad is quick and easy to assemble and every part of it can be made ahead and assembled on site if you have company coming or need to take a dish to […]