A
Almond Butter Hemp Dressing, 21
Almond Falafel Crunch Bowl, 123
Amaranth
Avocado Amaranth Bhel Puri Chaat, 89
Apples
Apples ’n’ Quinoa Bowl À La Mode, 165
Curried Tempeh & Apple Salad in Radicchio Cups, 151
Grilled Miso Apples & Brussels Sprouts Salad, 115
Orange Vanilla Fruit Cups, 169
Tempeh Taco Salad Bowl, 147–148
Arugula
Avocado & Tofu Breakfast Bowl with Carrot Ginger Dressing, 162
Chimichurri Chickpeas & Chicory, 133
Fresh Fig & Tempeh Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 119
Pepperoni Tempeh Pizza Salad, 85
Plums Love Arugula Salad, 87
Spring Herb Salad with Maple Orange Tempeh Nibbles, 53
Asparagus Pad Thai Salad, 63
Avocados
Avocado & Tofu Breakfast Bowl with Carrot Ginger Dressing, 162
Avocado Amaranth Bhel Puri Chaat, 89
Avocado Ranch Dressing, 147
The BKT (Bacon.Kale.Tomato) Bowl, 75
Mexican Roasted Corn Salad with Avocado (Esquites), 103
Salade Niçoise Bento Box, 91–92
Smokehouse Chickpeas ’n’ Greens Salad, 111
Tempeh Taco Salad Bowl, 147–148
B
Back at the Ranch Dressing, 17
Backyard Buffalo Ranch Caesar Salad, 105
Bananas
Smoothie Granola Bowl, 161
Barley
Mushroom, Barley & Brussels Harvest Bowl, 113
Basil Pesto Dressing, 83
BBQ Tempeh ’n’ Dilly Slaw Bowl, 107
Bean sprouts
Asparagus Pad Thai Salad, 63
Beans
Avocado & Tofu Breakfast Bowl with Carrot Ginger Dressing, 162
Avocado Amaranth Bhel Puri Chaat, 89
Collards & Sweet Potato Crunch Bowl, 125
Fiery Fruit & Quinoa Salad, 97
Green Papaya Salad with Lemongrass Tofu, 79
Miso Edamame Succotash Salad, 93
Monday Night Red Bean & Rice Salad, 121
Polish Summer Soba Salad, 81
Salade Niçoise Bento Box, 91–92
Seitan Bacon Wedge Salad with Horseradish Dressing, 101
Tempeh Taco Salad Bowl, 147–148
Vanessa Kabocha Salad, 157
Beets
Beet Ball ’n’ Fries Salad, 141–142
Gingery Beets & Lentils with Tahini and Agave Nectar, 139
Mermaid’s Picnic Salad with Seahorse Dressing, 95
Polish Summer Soba Salad, 81
Bento boxes, 10
Bhel puri mix
Avocado Amaranth Bhel Puri Chaat, 89
The BKT (Bacon.Kale.Tomato) Bowl, 75
Blenders, 8
Blueberries
Blueberry Tamari Greens Bowl, 59
Orange Vanilla Fruit Cups, 169
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, 57
Bowls, serving, 8
Broccoli Peanut Lemongrass Rice Salad, 109
Brussels sprouts
Grilled Miso Apples & Brussels Sprouts Salad, 115
Mushroom, Barley & Brussels Harvest Bowl, 113
Brussels sprouts, shredding, 115
Buckwheat
Cheezy Buckcrunch, 37
sprouting, 37
C
Cabbage
Backyard Buffalo Ranch Caesar Salad, 105
BBQ Tempeh ’n’ Dilly Slaw Bowl, 107
Grilled Goji Seitan Salad, 149
Sidekick Slaw, 31
Tempeh Reubenesque Salad, 145
Vanessa Kabocha Salad, 157
Carrot Chia Ginger Dressing, 26
Carrots
Carrot Chia Ginger Dressing, 26
Coconut Carrot Cake Salad, 163
Cauliflower
Pesto Cauliflower & Potato Salad, 83
Cheezy Buckcrunch, 37
Chia seeds
about, 11
Carrot Chia Ginger Dressing, 26
Chia Chipotle Dressing, 20
Chia Crunch Croutons, 38
Shallot Mustard Chia Vinaigrette, 22
Chickpea flour, about, 51
Chickpeas
Almond Falafel Crunch Bowl, 123
Chimichurri Chickpeas & Chicory, 133
Chopped Chickpea Endive Spears, 73
Coconut Samosa Potato Salad, 127
Couscous Salad with Preserved Lemons & Olives, 153
Couscous with Snap Peas & Za’atar Dressing, 70
Italian Wedding Farro Salad, 118
Salade Niçoise Bento Box, 91–92
Seared Garlic Chickpeas, Spinach & Farro, 69
Smokehouse Chickpeas ’n’ Greens Salad, 111
Chile Lime Dressing, 65
Chile peppers
Chia Chipotle Dressing, 20
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 25
Green Curry Dressing, 28
Green Papaya Salad with Lemongrass Tofu, 79
Mexican Roasted Corn Salad with Avocado (Esquites), 103
Thai Seitan Larb in Lettuce Cups, 65
Chile peppers, roasting, 25
Chimichurri Chickpeas & Chicory, 133
Chinese black vinegar, about, 68
Chopped Chickpea Endive Spears, 73
Classic Croutons, 39
Cocoa powder
Overnight Oats with Mexican Chocolate Crème, 167–168
Coconut
Coconut Bacony Bites, 48
Coconut Carrot Cake Salad, 163
Coconut Samosa Potato Salad, 127
East-West Roasted Corn Salad, 77
Green Curry Lentil Quinoa Salad, 88
Coconut flakes, about, 48
Coconut milk
Grilled Kale Salad with Spicy Lentils, 61
Vanessa Kabocha Salad, 157
Coconut sugar, about, 11
Coconut water, about, 11
Collards
Collards & Sweet Potato Crunch Bowl, 125
Curry Pumpkin Collard Wraps, 131
Corn
Avocado & Tofu Breakfast Bowl with Carrot Ginger Dressing, 162
East-West Roasted Corn Salad, 77
Fiery Fruit & Quinoa Salad, 97
Mexican Roasted Corn Salad with Avocado (Esquites), 103
Miso Edamame Succotash Salad, 93
Couscous Salad with Preserved Lemons & Olives, 153
Couscous with Snap Peas & Za’atar Dressing, 70
Curried Tempeh & Apple Salad in Radicchio Cups, 151
Mushroom, Barley & Brussels Harvest Bowl, 113
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 25
Creamy Lime Dressing, 103
Creamy Maple Mustard Dressing, 18
Croutons
Chia Crunch Croutons, 38
Classic Croutons, 39
Cucumbers
Almond Falafel Crunch Bowl, 123
Blueberry Tamari Greens Bowl, 59
Chimichurri Chickpeas & Chicory, 133
Grilled Goji Seitan Salad, 149
Lentil Pâté Banh Mi Salad Rolls, 67–68
Polish Summer Soba Salad, 81
Seitan Steak Salad with Green Peppercorn Dressing, 155–156
Sesame Noodles in the Dojo, 135
Cucumbers, Persian, about, 12
Curried Cashew Pepita Crunch, 36
Curried Tempeh & Apple Salad, 151
Curried Tempeh & Apple Salad in Radicchio Cups, 151
Curry paste, about, 28
Curry powder
Coconut Samosa Potato Salad, 127
Curried Tempeh & Apple Salad in Radicchio Cups, 151
Curry Pumpkin Collard Wraps, 131
D
Dates
Almond Butter Hemp Dressing, 21
Overnight Oats with Mexican Chocolate Crème, 167–168
Deviled Caesar Dressing, 55
Deviled Kale Caesar Salad, 55
Dill Dressing, 81
Dressings
Almond Butter Hemp Dressing, 21
Avocado Ranch Dressing, 147
Back at the Ranch Dressing, 17
Basil Pesto Dressing, 83
Chia Chipotle Dressing, 20
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 25
Creamy Lime Dressing, 103
Creamy Maple Mustard Dressing, 18
Deviled Caesar Dressing, 55
Galapagos Islands Dressing, 23
Ginger Orange Vinaigrette, 139
Ginger Tahini Dressing, 87
Green Curry Dressing, 28
Horseradish Dressing, 101
Lemon Tagine Dressing, 153
Lemon Tahini Dressing, 19
Lemongrass Shallot Dressing, 109
Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, 57
Orange Smoke Vinaigrette, 125
Seahorse Ranch Dressing, 95
Shallot Mustard Chia Vinaigrette, 22
Smoked Paprika Dressing, 111
Toasted Shallot Dressing, 63
Upstate Dressing, 24
Warm Curry Dressing, 127
E
East-West Roasted Corn Salad, 77
Edamame
Kimchi Black Rice with Asian Pear, 117
Miso Edamame Succotash Salad, 93
Vanessa Kabocha Salad, 157
Endive
Chopped Chickpea Endive Spears, 73
Equipment, 8–9
F
Farro
Italian Wedding Farro Salad, 118
Seared Garlic Chickpeas, Spinach & Farro, 69
Fiery Fruit & Quinoa Salad, 97
Figs
Couscous with Snap Peas & Za’atar Dressing, 70
Fresh Fig & Tempeh Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 119
5-Spice Tamari Almonds, 33
Flax seed, grinding, 123
Fresh Fig & Tempeh Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 119
G
Galapagos Islands Dressing, 23
Garlic, roasting, 118
Ginger
about, 11
Carrot Chia Ginger Dressing, 26
Ginger Beer Tofu, 44
Ginger Orange Vinaigrette, 139
Ginger Tahini Dressing, 87
Gingery Beets & Lentils with Tahini and Agave Nectar, 139
Goji berries
Grilled Goji Seitan Salad, 149
Smoothie Granola Bowl, 161
Grapes
Orange Vanilla Fruit Cups, 169
”Pickled” Red Grapes, 40
roasted, 40
Graters, 9
Green Curry Dressing, 28
Green Curry Lentil Quinoa Salad, 88
Green Papaya Salad with Lemongrass Tofu, 79
Grilled Goji Seitan Salad, 149
Grilled Kale Salad with Spicy Lentils, 61
Grilled Miso Apples & Brussels Sprouts Salad, 115
Guts ’n’ Glory Granola, 159
H
Hazelnut Shiitake Butternut Salad, 129
Hemp seeds
Almond Butter Hemp Dressing, 21
Roasted Hemp Seed Parmesan, 35
Herbed Pea Ricotta, Tomatoes & Basil, 99
Horseradish Dressing, 101
I
Icons, meaning of, 7
Italian Wedding Farro Salad, 118
J
Jackfruit, green, about, 148
Jars, salad in, 10
K
Kale
The BKT (Bacon.Kale.Tomato) Bowl, 75
Deviled Kale Caesar Salad, 55
Grilled Kale Salad with Spicy Lentils, 61
Relaxed Shredded Kale, 31
Kimchi, about, 117
Kimchi Black Rice with Asian Pear, 117
Klassic Caesar Salad, 137
Knives, 8–9
L
Lemon Tagine Dressing, 153
Lemon Tahini Dressing, 19
Lemongrass
about, 11
Broccoli Peanut Lemongrass Rice Salad, 109
Green Curry Dressing, 28
Lemongrass Shallot Dressing, 109
Lemongrass Tofu, 43
Thai Seitan Larb in Lettuce Cups, 65
Lemons, preserved
about, 73
Couscous Salad with Preserved Lemons & Olives, 153
Lentils
Beet Ball ’n’ Fries Salad, 141–142
Gingery Beets & Lentils with Tahini and Agave Nectar, 139
Green Curry Lentil Quinoa Salad, 88
Grilled Kale Salad with Spicy Lentils, 61
Lentil Pâté Banh Mi Salad Rolls, 67–68
Lentils for Salads, 49
Pomegranate Quinoa Holiday Tabouli, 143
Almond Falafel Crunch Bowl, 123
Backyard Buffalo Ranch Caesar Salad, 105
Beet Ball ’n’ Fries Salad, 141–142
Klassic Caesar Salad, 137
Lentil Pâté Banh Mi Salad Rolls, 67–68
Salade Niçoise Bento Box, 91–92
Seitan Bacon Wedge Salad with Horseradish Dressing, 101
Seitan Steak Salad with Green Peppercorn Dressing, 155–156
Sesame Noodles in the Dojo, 135
Tempeh Taco Salad Bowl, 147–148
Thai Seitan Larb in Lettuce Cups, 65
Lime juice
Asparagus Pad Thai Salad, 63
Chia Chipotle Dressing, 20
Chile Lime Dressing, 65
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 25
Creamy Lime Dressing, 103
East-West Roasted Corn Salad, 77
Green Curry Dressing, 28
Green Papaya Salad with Lemongrass Tofu, 79
Grilled Kale Salad with Spicy Lentils, 61
Mexican Roasted Corn Salad with Avocado (Esquites), 103
Thai Seitan Larb in Lettuce Cups, 65
Toasted Shallot Dressing, 63
Lime leaves
about, 65
Thai Seitan Larb in Lettuce Cups, 65
M
Mâche, about, 12
Mandolines, 9
Mangos
Avocado Amaranth Bhel Puri Chaat, 89
Maple Orange Tempeh Nibbles, 46
Maple syrup
Creamy Maple Mustard Dressing, 18
Maple Orange Tempeh Nibbles, 46
Maple syrup, measuring tip, 159
Marvelous Miso Dressing, 29
Massaged Red Onions, 41
Mermaid’s Picnic Salad with Seahorse Dressing, 95
Mexican Roasted Corn Salad with Avocado (Esquites), 103
Miso
about, 12
Almond Butter Hemp Dressing, 21
Back at the Ranch Dressing, 17
Carrot Chia Ginger Dressing, 26
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 25
Grilled Miso Apples & Brussels Sprouts Salad, 115
Marvelous Miso Dressing, 29
Mexican Roasted Corn Salad with Avocado (Esquites), 103
Roasted Hemp Seed Parmesan, 35
Monday Night Red Bean & Rice Salad, 121
Mushrooms
Hazelnut Shiitake Butternut Salad, 129
Mushroom, Barley & Brussels Harvest Bowl, 113
N
Nectarines
Fiery Fruit & Quinoa Salad, 97
Orange Vanilla Fruit Cups, 169
Noodles
Asparagus Pad Thai Salad, 63
Polish Summer Soba Salad, 81
Sesame Noodles in the Dojo, 135
Nutritional yeast
about, 12
Cheezy Buckcrunch, 37
Smokehouse Chickpeas ’n’ Greens Salad, 111
Steamed or Baked Seitan Cutlets, 50–51
Upstate Dressing, 24
Nuts
5-Spice Tamari Almonds, 33
Almond Falafel Crunch Bowl, 123
Hazelnut Shiitake Butternut Salad, 129
Shake-on Salad Crumbles, 27
Sriracha & Smoke Pecans, 34
O
Oats
Beet Ball ’n’ Fries Salad, 141–142
Creamy Soaked Oats, 168
Guts ’n’ Glory Granola, 159
Overnight Oats with Mexican Chocolate Crème, 167–168
Onions, Massaged Red, 41
Online resources, 6
Oranges/orange juice
Maple Orange Tempeh Nibbles, 46
Mermaid’s Picnic Salad with Seahorse Dressing, 95
Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, 57
Orange Smoke Vinaigrette, 125
Orange Vanilla Fruit Cups, 169
Overnight Oats with Mexican Chocolate Crème, 167–168
P
Papadum
about, 127
Coconut Samosa Potato Salad, 127
Papaya
Green Papaya Salad with Lemongrass Tofu, 79
Peaches
Fiery Fruit & Quinoa Salad, 97
Peanut butter
BBQ Tempeh ’n’ Dilly Slaw Bowl, 107
Sesame Noodles in the Dojo, 135
Vanessa Kabocha Salad, 157
Pears
about, 117
Hazelnut Shiitake Butternut Salad, 129
Kimchi Black Rice with Asian Pear, 117
Peas
Coconut Samosa Potato Salad, 127
Couscous with Snap Peas & Za’atar Dressing, 70
Herbed Pea Ricotta, Tomatoes & Basil, 99
Miso Edamame Succotash Salad, 93
Pesto Cauliflower & Potato Salad, 83
Spring Herb Salad with Maple Orange Tempeh Nibbles, 53
Peelers, 9
Peppercorns, green
about, 156
Seitan Steak Salad with Green Peppercorn Dressing, 155–156
Pepperoni Tempeh Pizza Salad, 85
Pesto, Cajun, 121
Pesto Cauliflower & Potato Salad, 83
Pickle relish
Galapagos Islands Dressing, 23
substitute for, 23
“Pickled” Red Grapes, 40
Pineapple
Coconut Carrot Cake Salad, 163
Green Curry Lentil Quinoa Salad, 88
Planning, weekly, 5–6
Plums
Orange Vanilla Fruit Cups, 169
Plums Love Arugula Salad, 87
Polish Summer Soba Salad, 81
Pomegranate Quinoa Holiday Tabouli, 143
Pomegranates, seed removal, 143
Potatoes
Beet Ball ’n’ Fries Salad, 141
Coconut Samosa Potato Salad, 127
Pesto Cauliflower & Potato Salad, 83
Salade Niçoise Bento Box, 91–92
Seitan Steak Salad with Green Peppercorn Dressing, 155–156
Pumpkin/pumpkin seeds
Curried Cashew Pepita Crunch, 36
Curry Pumpkin Collard Wraps, 131
Fiery Fruit & Quinoa Salad, 97
Q
Quinoa
Apples ’n’ Quinoa Bowl À La Mode, 165
Coconut Carrot Cake Salad, 163
Fiery Fruit & Quinoa Salad, 97
Green Curry Lentil Quinoa Salad, 88
Pomegranate Quinoa Holiday Tabouli, 143
R
Radicchio
cup, preparation of, 151
Curried Tempeh & Apple Salad in radicchio cups, 151
Fresh Fig & Tempeh Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 119
Couscous with Snap Peas & Za’atar Dressing, 70
Lentil Pâté Banh Mi Salad Rolls, 67–68
Spring Herb Salad with Maple Orange Tempeh Nibbles, 53
Recipes, using, 7
Red-Hot Saucy Tofu, 42
Rice
Broccoli Peanut Lemongrass Rice Salad, 109
Kimchi Black Rice with Asian Pear, 117
Monday Night Red Bean & Rice Salad, 121
Rice paper wrappers, about, 68
Roasted Hemp Seed Parmesan, 35
Rub, Smoke & Spice, 162
S
Salad spinners, 8
Salade Niçoise Bento Box, 91–92
Salads, side, 31
Salads, transporting, 10
Salt
about, 12
Indian black (kala namak), about, 92
Sauerkraut
about, 145
Tempeh Reubenesque Salad, 145
Seahorse Ranch Dressing, 95
Seared Garlic Chickpeas, Spinach & Farro, 69
Seaweed
Kimchi Black Rice with Asian Pear, 117
Mermaid’s Picnic Salad with Seahorse Dressing, 95
Salade Niçoise Bento Box, 91–92
Sesame Noodles in the Dojo, 135
Seitan
Grilled Goji Seitan Salad, 149
Seitan Bacon Wedge Salad with Horseradish Dressing, 101
Seitan Steak Salad with Green Peppercorn Dressing, 155–156
Seitan, flavored, 51
Sesame Noodles in the Dojo, 135
Sesame paste
about, 135
Sesame Noodles in the Dojo, 135
Sesame seeds
Blueberry Tamari Greens Bowl, 59
Sesame Noodles in the Dojo, 135
Shake-on Salad Crumbles, 27
Za’atar, Zero Stress, 71
Shake-on Salad Crumbles, 27
Shallot Mustard Chia Vinaigrette, 22
Shiso (perilla) leaves
about, 93
Miso Edamame Succotash Salad, 93
Smoked Paprika Dressing, 111
Smokehouse Chickpeas ’n’ Greens Salad, 111
Smoothie Granola Bowl, 161
Spinach
Blueberry Tamari Greens Bowl, 59
Chimichurri Chickpeas & Chicory, 133
Pepperoni Tempeh Pizza Salad, 85
Seared Garlic Chickpeas, Spinach & Farro, 69
Smokehouse Chickpeas ’n’ Greens Salad, 111
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, 57
Spring Herb Salad with Maple Orange Tempeh Nibbles, 53
Squash
Curry Pumpkin Collard Wraps, 131
Hazelnut Shiitake Butternut Salad, 129
Italian Wedding Farro Salad, 118
Vanessa Kabocha Salad, 157
Sriracha & Smoke Pecans, 34
Sriracha sauce, about, 12
Steamed or Baked Seitan Cutlets, 50–51
Strawberries
Spring Herb Salad with Maple Orange Tempeh Nibbles, 53
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, 57
Sumac powder
Almond Falafel Crunch Bowl, 123
Za’atar, Zero Stress, 71
Collards & Sweet Potato Crunch Bowl, 125
Seitan Steak Salad with Green Peppercorn Dressing, 155–156
T
Tahini
Ginger Tahini Dressing, 87
Gingery Beets & Lentils with Tahini and Agave Nectar, 139
Lemon Tahini Dressing, 19
Plums Love Arugula Salad, 87
Sesame Noodles in the Dojo, 135
Upstate Dressing, 24
Tamari, about, 12
Tamarind concentrate
about, 13
Asparagus Pad Thai Salad, 63
Avocado Amaranth Bhel Puri Chaat, 89
Toasted Shallot Dressing, 63
Tatsoi
about, 59
Blueberry Tamari Greens Bowl, 59
Tempeh
about, 13
BBQ Tempeh ’n’ Dilly Slaw Bowl, 107
The BKT (Bacon.Kale.Tomato) Bowl, 75
Curried Tempeh & Apple Salad in Radicchio Cups, 151
Fresh Fig & Tempeh Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, 119
Maple Orange Tempeh Nibbles, 46
Pepperoni Tempeh Pizza Salad, 85
Red-Hot Saucy Tofu (or tempeh), 42
Tempeh Bacon Bites, 47
Tempeh Reubenesque Salad, 145
Tempeh Taco Salad Bowl, 147–148
Tempeh, preparation of, 47
Thai Seitan Larb in Lettuce Cups, 65
That ’70s Tofu, 45
Toasted Shallot Dressing, 63
Tofu
about, 13
Avocado & Tofu Breakfast Bowl with Carrot Ginger Dressing, 162
Backyard Buffalo Ranch Caesar Salad, 105
East-West Roasted Corn Salad, 77
Ginger Beer Tofu, 44
Green Papaya Salad with Lemongrass Tofu, 79
Kimchi Black Rice with Asian Pear, 117
Lemongrass Tofu, 43
Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, 57
Red-Hot Saucy Tofu, 42
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing, 57
That ’70s Tofu, 45
Tofu, pressing, 9
Tomatoes
The BKT (Bacon.Kale.Tomato) Bowl, 75
Herbed Pea Ricotta, Tomatoes & Basil, 99
Pepperoni Tempeh Pizza Salad, 85
Upstate Dressing, 24
Tortilla bowls, baked, 148
U
Upstate Dressing, 24
V
Vanessa Kabocha Salad, 157
Vital wheat gluten flour, about, 13
W
Warm Curry Dressing, 127
Wheat gluten flour
Steamed or Baked Seitan Cutlets, 50–51
Z
Za’atar
Couscous with Snap Peas & Za’atar Dressing, 70
Za’atar, Zero Stress, 71
Zucchini
Couscous Salad with Preserved Lemons & Olives, 153