Salads

Herb and Garlic Butter Bean Salad

Big, creamy beans marinated in fresh herbs, garlic and lemon juice are a simple go-to for your weekly meal plan. Make this recipe in larger batches at the start of the week to ensure you don’t run out—the flavour improves over time. —Suzanne Barr

Total 20 min

Coconut Rice Salad

Inspired by Afro-Caribbean flavours, this recipe pairs perfectly cooked rice with a medley of vegetables, fruit and toasted cashews and coconut. The zesty vinaigrette brings everything together superbly, leaving you to daydream about a white sandy beach in the Caribbean in the middle of lunch. —Suzanne Barr

Total 45 min

Bread and Tomato Salad

Chili-spiced toasted bread, fresh cucumbers and plump tomatoes make this complex, flavourful salad perfect for lunch gatherings. It’s more than a bread salad; it also has a tart, sweet kick thanks to the pomegranate seeds. —Suzanne Barr

Total 30 min

Miso Bagna Càuda Soba Noodle Salad

The best thing about this power lunch is that it’s a quick and easy recipe that’s packed with flavour and has a crunchy texture. The miso bagna càuda is creamy and can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Add your favourite protein to make this a balanced meal. —Suzanne Barr

Total 20 min

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Colourburst Citrus Chicken Salad

Orange slices, beets and radishes give this salad a zesty kick.

Total 20 min

Red Cabbage Steaks With Bulgur Salad

Dried cherries bring a hint of tartness to this vibrant nutty salad.

Total 45 min

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Warm Roasted Pear and Fennel Salad

Enjoy the bounty of this winter salad, featuring end-of-season pears and crisp fennel and topped with a warm vinaigrette.

Total 60 min

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Simple Vinaigrette

This easy vinaigrette recipe is infinitely customizable to suit your flavour preferences—and absolutely delicious as it is. Whisking the salt fully into the vinegar first ensures that it dissolves completely for perfect seasoning in every drop.—Jennifer Pallian

Total 25 min

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Hearts of Palm Vegan Whitefish Salad

Hearts of palm come from the core of certain types of young palm shoots. They taste a little like artichokes and are high in fibre. When chopped or shredded finely, they make a great textural substitute for fish.

Total 10 min

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Creamy Cucumber-Cilantro Salad

A crunchy cucumber salad is a perfect pairing for noodles and dumplings. This creamy cilantro-jalapeno dressing is a great way to make use of that wilting half bunch of cilantro in your crisper—even if it’s just the stems.

Total 15 min

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Mandy's Wolfe Salad Recipe

This salad was an instant family favourite for Mandy's Salads co-founders Rebecca and Mandy Wolfe. The WoBo, as it's affectionately named in the Wolfe family, is still a dinner staple in their homes.

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Kale Caesar Salad with Tofu Croutons

Protein-packed crispy tofu makes for a filling, nutritious alternative to the traditional crouton.

Total 45 min

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Harvest Kale Slaw with Tahini Dressing

After a fun-filled three-day girls’ trip to Hawaii with a red-eye flight back home, we ended up at Heirloom, a Vancouver eatery known for their unbelievable vegetarian food. We ordered their kale salad to share, and we all fought for the last bite. Back in Kelowna, our team member and friend Mackenzie whipped up this version for us, and she nailed it! This one is so unique, delicious, and healthy! You will not use all the dressing, so store the extra in a resealable container in the fridge for up to 1 week.—From ‘Fraiche Food, Full Hearts’ by Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer

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Sesame-Ginger Tofu Soba Noodle Salad

Calling all noodle-lovers—this hearty salad is packed with crisp veggies, flavourful tofu and sautéed spinach.

Total 30 min