The two salads I offer today are great options not only for the strict vegan but also for those of you who are looking for healthy options in the food department.
I love meat, chicken and fish too much to go vegan, but I do prepare several meals each week that fall into the vegan – or at least vegetarian, if I choose to sneak a little cheese in the recipe – arena.
Pasta is accepted in vegan diets if it has vegan approved ingredients with no animal byproducts. There are many vegan products on the market today, such as veggie burgers and vegan butter, mayonnaise, cheese and substitutes for meat. If you are fond of tofu that also fits the vegan diet.
These salads are very economical. Each one costs less than $10 to prepare, and will serve at least four generous servings and often lots of left overs.
Here is my pasta and broccoli salad, which also works well as a light summer dinner. I make a lot of this salad as it keeps well in the fridge for several days.
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For the dressing
Directions
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I use all these veggies raw, but you can steam for a few minutes if that is your preference.
The next recipe is my purple potato salad. We rarely have potatoes in our house, but I feel less guilty eating the purple ones as they are claimed to have less starch and more vitamins.
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Directions
Note: If you prefer a creamy type potato salad try some Vegan Mayonnaise.
Do you make a vegan salad that is nutritious and tasty? Are you living a vegan lifestyle? What are your favorite recipes? Please share something easy to make in the comments below.
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Oh, these look very colourful and tempting…thank you Carol!