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Salads & Side Dishes

Vegan side dishes like French fries and mashed potatoes are traditionally cooked in oil and doused in butter. Here we offer dairy-free and oil-free vegan side dishes that can be enjoyed guilt-free. We've combined vegan salads with side dishes in this category, but that doesn’t mean that our salads aren't meal-worthy on their own. Most contain beans and/or whole grains to make them very hearty. If you’re making your salad ahead for lunch the next day, just be sure to pack your dressing on the side.
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Salads & Side Dishes

Lemony Spelt Salad with Roasted Broccolini

Lemons do triple duty in this tasty spelt salad recipe where both the juice and zest are infused into the dressing and…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Moroccan Carrot-Beet Salad

This Moroccan-inspired recipe is an explosion of flavors, colors, and textures that will delight even the most staunch salad snubber. Leafy greens…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Thanksgiving Tabbouleh Salad

This succulent tabbouleh salad combines the best flavors of fall with a Middle Eastern classic to create a fusion dish that will…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Mexican-Style Brown Rice

Mexican rice is a great platter-filler when you’re in need of a savory side dish that’s full of hearty ingredients, and this…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Sweet Potato Spoon Pudding

This swoon-worthy sweet potato pudding is impossibly fluffy and perfectly seasoned with the flavors of fall. Apples add natural sweetness to the…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Cardamom Roasted Carrots with Pomegranate Seeds

A feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, these gorgeous jewel-tone carrots are perfect for impressing guests during a Thanksgiving…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Rainbow Veggie Salad with Creamy Harissa Dressing

Don’t let the simplicity of the ingredient list fool you: The juxtaposition of the bold, spicy harissa dressing and fresh, crunchy produce…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Kid-Friendly Chopped Salad

If it’s tough to get your little ones to eat their veggies, this tasty chopped salad will almost certainly do the trick….

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Salads & Side Dishes

Vegan Cornbread Stuffing

Subtly sweet cubes of cornbread get a savory makeover when they’re mixed with sautéed mushrooms, celery, and onions in this delicious Thanksgiving…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Chopped Salad with Air-Fried BBQ Chickpeas

Your classic chopped salad gets a boost of BBQ tang in this delicious vegan version, which adds extra substance with smoky-sweet chickpeas….

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Salads & Side Dishes

Tempeh Nacho Salad with Creamy Chipotle Dressing

Halfway between a plate of loaded nachos and a taco salad, this drool-worthy dish is perfect to serve on Taco Tuesday (or…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Sautéed Chinese Greens Trio

A trio of Chinese leafy greens stars in this bountiful side dish that packs in tons of good-for-you ingredients. Ong choy (aka…

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