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Tomato Salad

This tomato salad recipe is the ULTIMATE summer side dish! Full of juicy, ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs, it's simple, flavorful, and refreshing.

...burgers or black bean burgers?). It also pairs nicely with a summery pasta like pesto pasta or spaghetti aglio e olio. Crusty bread for sopping up the salad’s juices isn’t...

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Italian Pasta Salad

This Italian pasta salad recipe is fresh and delicious! A zesty Italian dressing, veggies, olives, pepperoncini, and cheese fill it with bold flavor.

...Italian Pasta Salad This Italian pasta salad recipe is one of my favorite side dishes to make for cookouts. It pairs perfectly with classic BBQ fare like veggie burgers, black...

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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

This chipotle vinaigrette is smoky, spicy, and a little sweet. Use it as a salad dressing, or drizzle it over burrito bowls, tacos, grilled veggies, and more!

...burgers, chili, black bean soup, or enchiladas! Fresh lime juice – It makes the dressing zesty and bright. Honey – Its sweetness balances the heat of the chipotle pepper. Garlic...

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Cabbage Salad

Move over, coleslaw! There's a new cabbage salad recipe in town. Crunchy, colorful, and tossed in a tangy dressing, it's an easy, delicious side dish.

...fantastic side dish for a picnic or cookout. Pair it with veggie burgers, black bean burgers, vegan hot dogs, BBQ tofu…whatever you happen to be grilling! Round out the meal...

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Top Recipes of 2018!

We cooked up a storm in 2018, and these recipes stuck out as your (and my) favorites. Here's to new year of great healthy vegetarian food!

...grilled cheese croutons! Mango Black Bean Ginger Rice Bowls When January hits and you crave fresh, vibrant foods – this is your bowl. It’s full of crispy veggies, hearty black...

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Pickled Red Onions

Want to jazz up your next salad or bowl? Add pickled red onions! Tangy & sweet, they're the best way to give almost any dish a bright pop of flavor!

...with my favorite veggie burger, these falafel burgers, and my classic black bean burger. Top them onto any Mexican dish! They’d be delicious with these sweet potato tacos, these many-veggie...

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Easy Coleslaw Recipe

Meet my best coleslaw recipe! Made with colorful cabbage and a creamy homemade dressing, it's a perfect side dish for picnics and BBQs.

...Serving Suggestions Serve this classic coleslaw recipe as a side dish at summer potlucks and barbecues. It pairs well with these recipes: Best Veggie Burger Portobello Mushroom Burgers Black Bean...

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Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad recipe is a crowd-pleasing side dish! A creamy dressing, crunchy veggies, and pickles pack it with delicious textures and flavors.

...and chill it until you’re ready to serve. The flavors get better the longer it sits in the fridge! Enjoy this salad as a side dish with veggie burgers, black...

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Grilled Potatoes

These easy grilled potatoes are crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle, and filled with smoky flavor. They're a delicious summer side dish!

...Pair them with a simple protein like BBQ tofu, or serve them alongside veggie burgers or black bean burgers at your next cookout. Round out the meal with a classic...

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These oven roasted sweet potatoes have crisp, caramelized edges and tender centers. They're delicious as an easy side dish, in tacos, bowls, and more!

...dish. I especially love to serve roasted sweet potatoes with veggie burgers, black bean burgers, and veggie chili. They pair well with any simply cooked protein too. In a grain...

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Grilled Carrots

Carrots are one of my favorite veggies to throw on the grill! Sweet, smoky, and perfectly tender, these grilled carrots are a delicious summer side dish.

...black bean burgers, or this saucy tofu sandwich. The carrots are tasty on their own, but I especially love them with drizzles of a flavorful sauce like one of these:...

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I'm Jeanine Donofrio, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer. I share fresh, delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors.

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