Sesame Ginger Coleslaw

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If you want great flavor in your summer sides, reach for this recipe the next time you’re looking for a unique slaw for your cookout! Pair it with grilled fish or use it to top your favorite veggie burger.

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Apple Slaw

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This coleslaw is a minor variation on the classic theme, adding apples for their sweet-tart crunch, ginger for some light heat and bold flavor, and soy sauce for umami.

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Mediterranean Antipasto Tuna Salad

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What’s better than tuna with mayo? This recipe: no contest. Tuna’s salty flavor is genius with beans, veggies, and capers. With ingredients this flavorful, any dressing more than a little lemon juice and olive oil would be overkill. Tip: If you want to make this ahead, keep the greens separate until right before you serve.

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Colorful Veggie Slaw

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There’s nothing quite like a bright burst of color to make a plate more appealing and make veggies look enticing. This slaw is a minor variation on a cookout classic—test it in place of your old family recipe at your next summer shindig.

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Lentil Salad

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This is a perfect recipe for using up leftover lentils. You don’t need to add salt to the dressing, as the olives and cheese provide plenty. The real flavor stars of this dish, however, are the lemon and dill, which will complement pretty much any fresh salad veggie you’d like to add in. To make […]

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Vegan Caesar Salad

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The creaminess of this Caesar salad dressing comes from the cashew butter. If you can’t find cashew butter at your store, you can also take unsalted, raw cashews and soak them in warm water for an hour before pureeing them to form the base of the dressing.  

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Holiday Slaw

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This simple slaw is a great dish to make with kids home for winter vacation–plenty for little hands to measure and chop! The wintery flavors are a perfect light side to serve with a pork roast.

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Bountiful Bruschetta Boats

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Turn that garden bounty into a refreshing and lovely meal by using cucumbers as a serving base for a delightful bruschetta-like topping. This recipe was shared with Guiding Stars by Evie Clark as part of the Guiding Stars Associate BBQ “Stars on the Side” Recipe Contest. Tip: This recipe will look fresher made with white […]

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