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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

Hearty Kale Salad with Warm Citrus and Wheat Berries

Your standard kale salad gets a delicious upgrade with baked citrus segments, chewy wheat berries, and a zesty mustard vinaigrette. This recipe…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Vegan Southern Green Beans

Smoked paprika and crushed red pepper give these saucy, tender Southern-style green beans a delicious kick of heat. Tangy red onion adds…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Oil-Free Zaalouk with Pita

Zaalouk is a creamy cooked Moroccan salad that eats like a dip. This oil-free version pairs perfectly with toasted pita bread as…

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Classic Vegan Cornbread

When it comes to Southern cooking, cornbread is as classic as it gets. This lightly sweet plant-based version gets a boost of…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Blood Orange-Farro Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

This blood orange salad absolutely bursts with flavor. Chickpeas are rolled in a savory curry spice blend and then crisped up in…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Sushi Coleslaw

All your favorite sushi flavors come together in this crunchy slaw featuring napa cabbage, chopped nori, scallions, and sesame seeds. A ginger-infused…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Fennel, Orange, and Beet Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

This refreshing salad combines bright citrus, earthy beets, and the spicy licorice notes of fennel for a deliciously colorful side dish. A…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Skillet Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Sweet caramelized onions and crunchy toasted almonds add a delicious depth of flavor to this savory green bean skillet. Button mushrooms bring…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Kale

Upgrade your standard mashed potato dish to this savory, herbaceous, out-of-this-world delicious recipe! Tender skin-on red potatoes are mixed with a plant-based…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Spicy Collard Slaw

Collards, like other dark, leafy greens, are members of the cabbage family. With their mild flavor and crisp-tender texture, they make a…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Thai Basil Eggplant

This saucy and spicy Thai basil eggplant recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. Coming together in just 30 minutes, the fresh eggplant,…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

All kale Caesar! This quick and satisfying salad is perfect for a light lunch or paired with a veggie burger as a…

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