Spring Coleslaw
Serves 4
Cabbage is full of nutrients and has anticancer properties.

1 ½ cups (375 ml) thinly sliced green cabbage or prepared coleslaw mix
2 large carrots, grated
2 ribs of celery, finely diced
1 green apple, cored and diced
Optional - ½ cup (125 ml) sunflower seeds
½ cup (125 ml) prepared VE Poppy Seed Dressing

1. Combine first five ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Immediately toss with prepared VE Poppy Seed Dressing. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Per serving: Calories 220, Fat 18 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrates 17 g (Fibre 3 g, Sugars 12 g), Protein 1 g.

Creamy Balsamic Dressing

2 Tbsp (30 ml) VE Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) ground VE Sea Salt
1 small garlic clove, crushed
2 Tbsp (30 ml) whipping cream
¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil

1. In a small bowl, combine VE Balsamic Vinegar with VE Sea Salt and crushed garlic.
2. Whisk in whipping cream and olive oil. Whisk again just before serving.

Per 2 Tbsp (30 ml): Calories 140, Fat 15 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 0.1 g.

Spinach Salad with VE Cherries & Berries
Serves 4

1 - 10 oz (300 g) bag baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup (80 ml) VE Cherries & Berries
½ cup (125 ml) walnut pieces

1. Combine all ingredients and drizzle with Creamy Balsamic Dressing.

Per serving: Calories 180, Fat 11 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g (Fibre 5 g, Sugars 12 g), Protein 5 g.

Cherry Tomato Salad
Serves 4

2 Tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 Tbsp (15 ml) VE Margherita Sauce Mix
2½ cups (675 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
3 Tbsp (45 ml) finely diced red onion
VE Sea Salt & VE Pepper, to taste

1. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil and VE Margherita Sauce Mix together in a serving bowl.
2. Add cherry tomatoes and red onions to bowl. Gently toss, season with VE Sea Salt and VE Pepper and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Per serving: Calories 60, Fat 3.5 g (Saturated 0.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 1 g.

Mixed Greens with Blossoms
Serves 4

4 cups (1 L) mixed salad greens
3 Tbsp (45 ml) VE Edible Blossoms
¼ cup (60 ml) prepared VE Classic Vinaigrette

1. Add salad greens to a large bowl. Sprinkle with VE Edible Blossoms and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. The moisture in the greens will invigorate VE Edible Blossoms.
2. Gently toss salad and drizzle with prepared VE Classic Vinaigrette just prior to serving.
Add extra nutrients to your salads by choosing vitamin and mineral rich greens like spinach and romaine lettuce.

Per serving: Calories 100, Fat 9 g (Saturated 1.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrates 3 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 1 g.