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Strawberry-Avocado Salad with Agave-Balsamic Dressing

October 2, 2015 by Epicurean Vegan

Strawberry-Avocado Salad with Agave-Balsamic Dressing -- Epicurean Vegan

I guess I’m a salad kick lately. But that’s a good thing, right? They’re a great way to load up on essential vitamins and nutrients and it’s pretty hard to screw up a salad. This is the perfect light lunch that not only tastes amazing, but it gave me a chance to use up some ingredients that were going to soon start showing their age. I had some leftover almond feta from earlier this week, so it worked great to sprinkle on top. The dressing has a subtle flavor so as not to overpower the strawberries, but feel free to punch up the seasonings if you’d like.

INGREDIENTS:
Dressing
1/4 C olive oil
1/8 C balsamic vinegar
1 Tbs agave
1-2 dashes of salt
1-2 dashes of black pepper
1-2 dashes of garlic powder
The rest
Mixed spring greens
Strawberries
Avocado slices
Almond feta
Marcona almonds
Marcona AlmondsDIRECTIONS:
To make the dressing, add the dressing ingredients to a mason jar or other dressing jar; shake to combine.
Agave-Balsamic Dressing -- Epicurean VeganOn a bed of greens, layer on the strawberries, avocado, almonds, and almond feta. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy!

Strawberry-Avocado Salad with Agave-Balsamic Dressing
 
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I guess I'm a salad kick lately. But that's a good thing, right? They're a great way to load up on essential vitamins and nutrients and it's pretty hard to screw up a salad. This is the perfect light lunch that not only tastes amazing, but it gave me a chance to use up some ingredients that were going to soon start showing their age. I had some leftover almond feta from earlier this week, so it worked great to sprinkle on top. The dressing has a subtle flavor so as not to overpower the strawberries, but feel free to punch up the seasonings if you'd like.
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Ingredients
  • Dressing
  • ¼ C olive oil
  • ⅛ C balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbs agave
  • 1-2 dashes of salt
  • 1-2 dashes of black pepper
  • 1-2 dashes of garlic powder
  • The rest
  • Mixed spring greens
  • Strawberries
  • Avocado slices
  • Almond feta
  • Marcona almonds
Directions
  1. To make the dressing, add the dressing ingredients to a mason jar or other dressing jar; shake to combine.
  2. On a bed of greens, layer on the strawberries, avocado, almonds and almond feta. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Lunches, Sides Tagged With: agave, almond feta, avocado, fast and easy balsamic dressing, Marcona almonds, strawberry salad

Mediterranean Salad with Almond Feta

September 28, 2015 by Epicurean Vegan

Mediterranean Salad with Almond Feta -- Epicurean VeganI don’t know about you, but I tend to make the same salad all the time, and even though I love salads, I do get bored with them once in a while. It was time to shake things up. This Mediterranean salad is quick and easy to throw together and has everything you’d expect: kalamata olives, artichokes and feta—almond feta, that is! So delicious and fresh. Great for a lunch, dinner, or side. Just remember to make the feta ahead of time as it needs 2-3 hours to set up.

INGREDIENTS:
Salad

3-4 hearts of romaine, chopped
1 C cherry tomatoes, halved
1 C kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/3 C red onion, diced
1 C canned artichoke hearts, chopped
Dressing
1/2 C olive oil
1/3 C red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
1 tsp oregano
3/4 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp Dijon mustard
Almond feta
1 C blanched almonds
1/4 C lemon juice
3 Tbs olive oil
1 clove of garlic
1-1/4 tsp salt
1/2 C cold water

DIRECTIONS:
Start with the feta. This will need to be made ahead of time (2-3 hours). To begin, if you need to blanch them, boil them in just enough water to cover them, for 2 minutes. Drain and remove the skins; they should slide right off. Toss into a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and process several minutes until super smooth. You’ll have to scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice. Pour the almond mixture onto  cheesecloth (I use a thin cotton napkin) and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Keep wrapped in the cloth and store in the fridge on a plate or bowl. Chill for 2-3 hours.

To make the dressing, puree everything in a food processor. Blend 2-3 minutes until completely smooth. Transfer to a sealed container. Refrigerate until ready to use. (Makes about 1-1/2 cups.)
Olive oil dressingCombine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss. You can dress the whole salad or leave it off for individual servings. Top with some almond feta. The feta is also great on bread, crackers and veggies. Enjoy!

Mediterranean Salad with Almond Feta
 
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I don't know about you, but I tend to make the same salad all the time, and even though I love salads, I do get bored with them once in a while. It was time to shake things up. This Mediterranean salad is quick and easy to throw together and has everything you'd expect: kalamata olives, artichokes and feta---almond feta, that is! So delicious and fresh. Great for a lunch, dinner, or side. Just remember to make the feta ahead of time as it needs 2-3 hours to set up.
Author: Epicurean Vegan
Ingredients
  • Salad
  • 3-4 hearts of romaine, chopped
  • 1 C cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 C kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • ⅓ C red onion, diced
  • 1 C canned artichoke hearts, chopped
  • Dressing
  • ½ C olive oil
  • ⅓ C red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ¾ tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp Dijon mustard
  • Almond feta
  • 1 C blanched almonds
  • ¼ C lemon juice
  • 3 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1-1/4 tsp salt
  • ½ C cold water
Directions
  1. Start with the feta. This will need to be made ahead of time (2-3 hours). To begin, if you need to blanch them, boil them in just enough water to cover them, for 2 minutes. Drain and remove the skins; they should slide right off. Toss into a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and process several minutes until super smooth. You'll have to scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice. Pour the almond mixture onto cheesecloth (I use a thin cotton napkin) and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Keep wrapped in the cloth and store in the fridge on a plate or bowl. Chill for 2-3 hours.
  2. To make the dressing, puree everything in a food processor. Blend 2-3 minutes until completely smooth. Transfer to a sealed container. Refrigerate until ready to use. (Makes about 1-1/2 cups.)
  3. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss. You can dress the whole salad or leave it off for individual servings. Top with some almond feta. The feta is also great on bread, crackers and veggies. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: almond feta, fast and easy, Mediterranean salad, vegan feta

Watermelon with Mint & Almond Feta

July 14, 2015 by Epicurean Vegan

Watermelon with Mint and Almond Feta -- Epicurean VeganDid you know it’s National Watermelon Month? Have you had some delicious watermelon recipes yet? This one couldn’t be simpler. Of course, you will have to make the almond feta the day before, but it’s extremely simple to prepare. I recommend keeping the watermelon cold and adding the almond feta to individual servings. You’ll love the cold crispness of the watermelon mixed with the tangy almond feta—the perfect salad for a hot July day.

INGREDIENTS:
Almond Feta recipe
5-7 lbs watermelon, cut into chunks
1 C fresh mint, chopped
2 Tbs olive oil
4 Tbs lime juice
Salt and pepper
Arugula, optional

DIRECTIONS:
Make the almond feta at the day or night before (see link above). Make sure your watermelon is cold either before assembling the salad or before serving. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, and some salt and pepper, to taste. Pour over the watermelon and use a rubber spatula to gently mix the watermelon. Next, fold in the mint. When you get read to serve, you can scoop some watermelon on top of some arugula and then add some crumbled almond feta. Enjoy!

And since we’re on the topic of watermelons . . . hop on over to Goodreads and enter in a giveaway to win one of five copies of Bobbing for Watermelons.
Bobbing for Watermelons, a Novel by April J. Moore

Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: almond feta, fast and easy, National Watermelon Month, vegan feta, watermelon salad

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