salad Archives - Jackie Newgent

the best vegan eggplant lasagna

by Jackie Newgent | October 6, 2025 | 1 Comment

Are your taste buds ready to be wowed? My newest Erewhon-inspired creation, The Best Vegan Eggplant Lasagna, layers hearty roasted eggplant, garlicky kale, your favorite marinara, and creamy cashew cheese into a dish that’s pure comfort … and no noodles are required! It’s easy to make, 100% plant-based, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a table-worthy centerpiece when entertaining friends.

pan-asian veggie potsticker salad

by Jackie Newgent | June 25, 2025 | 1 Comment

Say goodbye to dull salads—this Pan-Asian Veggie Potsticker Salad is a flavorful, filling meal that checks the boxes: fresh and crisp, and full of flavor and meal appeal. It’s a delicious combination of warm potstickers (also known as gyoza or dumplings), fresh salad greens, multi-colored vegetables, creamy edamame, and fragrant herbs like mint and cilantro.

pan-charred corn, orzo and arugula salad

by Jackie Newgent | June 28, 2024 | 6 Comments

pan-charred corn, orzo & greens salad in white bowl with fork

When I start seeing fresh local corn at the farmers market, this pan-charred corn, orzo and arugula salad is the very first thing I make! It’s refreshing, satisfying, and has that sweet-savory craveability. The sweet is from the corn, which becomes sweeter from sautéing it until caramelized (browned). The savory is from everything else. The pepperiness from the greens and the citrus zing from the combination of lemon and lime juices make this extra mmm…emorable.

caprese-style salad with pine nuts and mint

by Jackie Newgent | June 13, 2024 | 1 Comment

There’s something so special about a Caprese salad when it’s made with the freshest seasonal tomatoes. So, I decided to create another version with a middle eastern twist for culinary excitement. My caprese-style salad with pine nuts and mint is fully plant-based and fully yum!

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!