Posts in Soup & Salad
Turnip Green and Broccolini Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This new spin on one of my Mom’s favorites, incorporates both turnip greens and broccolini, and is a great way to "sneak in" some extra greens for all the picky eaters out there! The addition of the diced turnip greens to this Spring Salad doesn’t change the flavor of this traditional Broccolini Salad but it DOES give you an extra boost of healthy greens. Paired with a sweet and tangy Poppy Seed Dressing and loaded with fresh blueberries and pumpkin (or sunflower seeds) it's sure to be the new hit your table!

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RubyFrost, White, and Blue Summer Apple Salad w/ Poppyseed Dressing

Summer is right around the corner and that means Summer Salads! Whether you’re looking for your next recipe for the family cookout or just an easy recipe that doesn’t require turning on the oven, this RubyFrost, White, and Blue Summer Apple Salad w/ Poppy Seed Dressing will easily become your new favorite!

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Watermelon, Beet, and Blueberry Chick'n Salad with Balsamic and Lime Dressing

It is, hands down, a beautiful time of year. Blueberries are back in season and they are also on my favorites so it’s the perfect time for my Watermelon, Beet, and Blueberry Chick'n Salad with Balsamic and Lime Dressing! This is a great salad for entertaining outside because it not only looks beautiful but because there is no dairy…no fear if it comes up to room temp.

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Blueberry and Carrot Salad with Mustard Greens and Walnuts

I don't know about you but I'm so ready for Spring and all the light, fresh, flavors that come with it and this Blueberry and Carrot Salad with Mustard Greens and Walnuts was just what I was craving. Looking for a nontraditional spring salad for your Easter dinner table next month? This is it! The slight spiciness of the fresh mustard greens are the perfect balance to the sweet carrots and blueberries and the light and tangy dressing.

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Amish Broccoli Cheese Soup - Dairy Free

One of my favorites has always been broccoli cheese but it wasn’t until I lived up in Ohio’s Amish Country for about a decade that I ever had it made with any type of noodles or pasta in it!?! This dairy free version is definitely a deviation from what they served up there but, honestly, just as good...and bonus one more way to sneak a handful of kale from that huge bag you're trying to use up? Just me...hahah? But seriously, if you havent started adding finely chopped kale to your broccoli cheese soup...give it a try and thank me later!

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Autumn Inspired Minestrone Soup with Sweet Potato and Fresh Kale

Homemade minestrone soup is one of my favorite ways to use of the bits and pieces of produce that are hanging around your crisper drawer! The secret to this recipe is the roasted sweet potato and fresh kale! Of all the leafy greens kale is definitely king! It's one of the most nutrient rich foods on the planet and the Palmetto Gardens family has been growing some of the finest quality greens, locally here in the US, for 3 generations!

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Mexican Street Corn Inspired Salad

Tired of the same old macaroni salad side dishes for your weekend get togethers? This cold corn salad takes it’s inspiration from one of my favorite dishes, Mexican Street Corn but since you don’t need to try and keep it warm it’s a great option for a potluck! This dish is naturally a vegetarian dish but can easily be made vegan with just a few easy substitutions.

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Fresh Green Bean Salad with Garlic and Basil infused Balsamic Dressing

Looking for ways to transform typical, boring, picnic or potluck style side salads? This Fresh Green Bean Salad with Sweet Ginger and Basil infused Balsamic Dressing will be the hit of your next pot-luck, I promise! Easy to make, and even easier to serve, this twist on the traditional creamy, cold, green bean salad is a great way to cut the dairy without cutting the flavor!

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Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup

The summer is fading fast into fall but if you’re like me you probably still have a bunch of tomatoes hanging around. If you’re looking for an easy and quick recipe to help you transition in to soup season this dish does the trick! So flavorful and creamy even your non-veggie family and friends will ask for seconds! Bonus: canning this soup is super easy and because it’s tomato based doesn’t require any extra processing to safely preserve!

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Summer Squash and Sweet Corn Chowder

While everyone else is itching for pumpkins I’m trying to hold onto every last flavor of the Summer season that I can! With only two weeks left until we fall into Autumn, I’m also trying to take advantage of the bountiful and inexpensive Summer produce while it lasts and this Late Summer Squash and Sweet Corn Chowder does just that.

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Crispy Vegan Potato Salad

It’s officially summer and that means cookouts! I’m always on the hunt for a dish that I can take to a neighbor or family gathering that even the non-veg community will love AND one that I don’t need to worry about spoiling if it sits on a picnik table for a few hours and this Crispy Vegan Potato Salad checks all the boxes!

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Impossible Cheeseburger Soup with Homemade Dairy Free Cheese Sauce

Another recipe that I probably would never have been exposed to had I not lived up in Ohio’s Amish Country for a decade or so is Cheese Burger Soup! I have re-worked the traditional “meat and potatoes” version into a glorious bowl of plant-based goodness. Part soup, part stew, part casserole, to be honest, this easy dish is a great way to clean out that crisper drawer at the end of the week and will totally become a family favorite, I promise!

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