EVK’S SALAD MANIFESTO!

SUMMER IS SALAD SEASON! DON’T LIMIT YOURSELF TO LEAFY GREENS- THERE’S A WHOLE WORLD OF COLD AND WARM INGREDIENTS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR NEXT SALAD COMPOSITION:

AVOCADOS, BEANS, BEETS, BERRIES, BROCCOLI, CABBAGE!

CARROTS, CELERY, CHEESES, CRUTONS, EGGS, FLOWERS!

FRUITS, GREENS, HERBS, FISH AND MEATS, NOODLES, NUTS AND SEEDS!

ONIONS, PICKLES, POTATOES, SPROUTS, TOFU, WHOLE GRAINS!

THAT’S HOW A FINE SALAD IS MADE!

MAKE IT A MEAL BY INCLUDING 50% CARBS, 20% PROTEINS AND 30% FATS!

HERE’S A DOZEN DIVERSE RECIPES TO GET YOU INSPIRED TO MAKE THIS A SUMMER OF BEAUTIFUL SALADS!

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BEET SALAD

Beets, spinach, orange, red pepper, celery, red onion, walnuts and feta. OPTIONS: pomegranate seeds, almonds.

OLIVE OIL AND APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DRESSING Olive oil, apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, whole grain mustard (or dijon), garlic, ginger, salt and maple syrup (or honey).

CHICKPEA SALAD

Apple, celery, cucumber, red pepper, carrot, green onions, Thai chili, can of chickpeas, almonds and feta. OPTIONS: kale, basil or cilantro.

OLIVE OIL AND APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DRESSING
Olive oil, apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt and maple syrup (or honey).

COLESLAW

Purple, green or savoy cabbage (or a mix!), carrots, red onion, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and cumin seeds. OPTIONS: apple, broccoli, celery, chives, cilantro, cucumber, green onions, radishes, red pepper, almonds, walnuts.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND YOGURT DRESSING
Olive oil, apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, yogurt, garlic, salt, maple syrup (or honey) and sesame oil.

GADO GADO

Puffed tofu, green onions, carrot, red pepper, peach, mango, cucumber, Thai chili, water, eggs, olive oil, salt, noodles or potatoes, cashews, pea sprouts, avocado and lime.

CASHEW SAUCE
Garlic, Thai chili, ginger, red onion, cashews, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce (or fish sauce), lime juice, maple syrup (or honey), sesame oil and water.

GERMAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

Potatoes, dill, dill pickles, red onion or chives, water, and salt. OPTIONS: artichoke hearts, grilled asparagus, salad greens, boiled eggs, bacon, roasted cherry tomatoes.

OLIVE OIL AND WHITE WINE VINEGAR MARINADE
Olive oil, white wine vinegar, rice vinegar, whole-grain or dijon mustard, mustard seeds, ground turmeric, salt and pepper.

GRACE’S GREEN SALAD

Lettuce, orange, cucumber, red pepper, celery, green onions, red onion and carrot. OPTIONS: avocado, sunflower seeds.

OLIVE OIL AND RED WINE VIN DRESSING
Olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, Bragg’s (or soy sauce) and maple syrup (or honey).

GREEK SALAD

Peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion and feta.

MANGO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Mangos, peppers, green onions, cilantro, red onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper and a can of black beans.

OLIVE OIL AND LIME JUICE DRESSING
Olive oil, lime juice and salt.

RADISH AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Cucumber, radishes, chives or green onions, Thai chili pepper and sesame seeds.

OLIVE OIL AND RICE VINEGAR DRESSING
Olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup (or honey) and sesame oil.

SALADE NIÇOISE

Tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, olives (the salad is named for Niçoise olives; we usually use Kalamata!), eggs, tuna (fresh or canned) and kale.

CESAR SALAD DRESSING
Olive oil, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, anchovy fillets (we buy the kind that come in oil in a mini jar), lemon juice, egg yolk, salt and pepper. OPTIONS: shallots, garlic, yogurt.

TABBOULEH

Water, bulgur wheat, cucumber, cherry or medium-sized tomatoes, parsley and green onions. OPTIONS: cilantro, mint, dried apricots, can of chickpeas, feta.

OLIVE OIL AND LEMON JUICE DRESSING
Olive oil, lemon juice and salt.

THAI NOODLE SALAD

Snow peas, cilantro, celery, red pepper, puffed tofu, green onions, carrot, water, eggs, olive oil, salt, spaghetti noodles, cashews, bean sprouts and sesame seeds.

SPICY OLIVE OIL AND RICE VINEGAR SALAD DRESSING
Olive oil, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, ginger, Thai chili, soy sauce (or fish sauce), maple syrup (or honey) and sesame oil.