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Southwestern Layered Salad With Chipotle Dressing

January 24, 2020

This lovely and delicious salad is fabulous in large communal bowls or individual containers; layer the colorful ingredients in glass bowls or jars so you can feast the eyes as well as the palate! NOTES: If freshly cooked beans are not an option, use a 15 ounce can black/pinto beans, rinsed and drained. You may use a vinaigrette or Italian dressing instead of the Chipotle dressing given below. Salsa maybe homemade or purchased. Here are a few options for preparing at home: Salsa I , Salsa II or Salsa Roja . Vegenaise is vegan eggless mayonaise; you can use purchased or homemade. Add the avocado just before serving. 4-6 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: CHIPOTLE DRESSING ½ cup Vegenaise 1 clove Garlic, finely mashed 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed Lime juice (about 1 medium lime) 1-2 Chipotle Chiles in adobo sauce 1 tsp Adobo sauce (from chipotles chiles) 1 tsp Maple syrup or Agave nectar ½ tsp ground Cumin ½ tsp...

Veggie Ceviche! (Vegan Tofu/Veggie Salad)

August 16, 2018

Veggie Ceviche! Veggie Ceviche is an amazing recipe if I say so myself! You have to taste it's limey, cilantro goodness to see how delicious it is. The tofu truly gets so flavorful that one can eat a whole bowlful even without any of the additional ingredients - yes, I did exactly that! There are 3 ways to make this ceviche; with tofu, cauliflower (raw or cooked until just tender), or hearts or palm - all equally delicious. This ceviche is an easy make ahead recipe and a great addition to the appetizer/starter, lunch, or a light meal repertoire. NOTES: Fresh limes work the best for this recipe; let the limes warm up to room temperature if chilled. If the limes are not juicy, or they are small, you may need more limes. The tofu/veggies may be marinated up to a day in advance. To insure fresh taste and flavor, add the tomato and cucumber no more than about an hour or two before serving. Jalapeño chiles maybe cored for a mild ceviche; leave cores in for more spice. ...