North american vegetarian none::Raw recipes

Tahini Hummus with Crudite

I love the word Crudite - don’t you just love that word, pronounced (crud-dee-tay) ? What a nice sounding term for raw vegetables cut into bite…

RAMP AND BLACK GARLIC PESTO

After a recent visit to one of my produce vendors, I was excited to see that they had black garlic and ramps. Of course they did. They are one of…

Texas Caviar

Citrus and Avocado Salad

This was one of my favorite salads growing up. My grandmother would serve it in a butter lettuce leaf cup with just grapefruit, avocado, and a…

Favorite Creamy Coleslaw

For me, this has just the right balance of slaw to dressing. A true creamy slaw delight. Keep in mind this produces a VERY creamy version…

Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Grilled Pita

This is a refreshing and delicious salad. It's healthy and filling, so a good salad to serve with soup or…

Feta Stuffed Kalamata Olives

These are a little time consuming to make but so worth it! They'll be a hit at any cocktail party!

Guacamole

Thank goodness colors have changed since the 70's. Remember when guacamole green was the color of most people's kitchens?? My sister and her…

Simple Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This thinly sliced cucumber and tomato salad is fresh and delicious. Even the dressing is healthy. I usually…

Mix Bean Salad

This one will fit in your new food plate and your wallet perfectly. The healthiest salad of all..A great way to add fiber in your diet.

Arugula with Packham Pears and Borage Blossoms

Nutty arugula and sweet pears make this salad an excellent after-dinner course. Prepare the salad before…

Shaved Farmers Market Vegetable Salad

This can be made as an appetizer salad or as part of my New York Steak recipe. Enjoy.

Butter Lettuce and Avocado salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

I'm a sucker for fresh butter lettuce with citrus and avocado. I adapted this recipe (rather major adaptions)…

Hawaiian Crest Salsa

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my…

Spinach Salad with Cranberries and Candied Walnuts

Here is an easy, beautiful side salad to go with your Holiday meal! Festive and refreshing with a honey…