plant-based salad Archives

hot madras curried tofu salad

by Jackie Newgent | May 11, 2026 | 1 Comment

I used to regularly make this Hot Madras Curried Tofu Salad eons ago…then for some reason I forgot about it. Luckily, I rediscovered and fell back in love with it as it brings together bold spice, creamy texture, and vibrant freshness in one colorful plant-filled dish. You’ll definitely want to try this recipe soon!

grilled golden kiwi, strawberry and arugula salad

by Jackie Newgent | June 19, 2023 | 1 Comment

Every summer I create at least one special new salad for outdoor gatherings. Though, I admit it is just for me a lot of the time. Whether just for you or for many, this grilled golden kiwi, strawberry and arugula salad is kind of luxurious and full of flavor excitement. A definite repeater!

busy bean & tortilla soup

by Jackie Newgent | May 3, 2023 | 1 Comment

When busy (which is like all the time these days!), I’ve got several super-easy go-to recipes that I like to whip up. Busy Bean & Tortilla Soup is one of those. And it’s perfect timing right now for Cinco de Mayo.

fuchsia fun sauce

by Jackie Newgent | April 10, 2023 | 1 Comment

What exactly is fuchsia fun sauce? It’s just an easy roasted beet sauce. But I prefer my name for it because, after all, it’s fuchsia, it’s fun, and it’s a sauce!

no-cook plant-based cocoa mousse

by Jackie Newgent | March 28, 2023 | 5 Comments

If you want a really chocolatey dessert (or snack) that makes you feel really healthy, this no-cook plant-based cocoa mousse is my favorite pick right now. It’s based on chickpeas which provide so much nutritional goodness along with velvety creaminess. And the sweetness in this mousse is from dates—making it a no-sugar-added treat. The result is 100% yum.