Orzo pasta salad

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients  1 1/2 cups cooked orzo pasta (available at Food lover market, Woolworths, Faithful to nature, ) 1 cup chopped cucumber and baby zucchini  1 cup chopped baby Roma tomatoes  1/3 cup chopped red or yellow pepper  1/4 chopped red onion  1/3 cup chopped green olives  1/4 cup chopped peppadews  1 cup tofu feta  1/3 cup jalapeño spiced cashews or just regular salted roasted cashews tahini basil sauce  2 cups fresh basil  1/3 cup runny tahini  1/4 cup lemon juice  1-2 tbsp honey or raw agave  1 tbsp nutritional yeast  1/4 olives diced  salt and pepper to taste  some water to smooth it out  Method Add the cooked orzo, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, peppers, onion, olives, and feta cubes to a bowl.  Blend the sauce ingredients, add some hot water if too thick and then pour a generous amount over the pasta salad.  Serve with chopped cashews and fresh herbs. Store in an airtight container for up to four days.  Photo Gallery Hope you love this amazing pasta salad! M*

Black bean mango salsa

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 0 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients 1 1/2 cups , ripe, chopped mango  1/2 cups diced red pepper  1/3 cup diced red onion  1 cup black beans  1 medium diced ripe avocado  1-2 tbsp lime juice  1-2 tbsp raw honey or agave syrup  salt and pepper to taste  chilli flakes  fresh basil or cilantro to serve  Method Add the mango, red pepper, onion, black beans, and avocado to a bowl.  add the lemon juice and honey on the top, season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.  Serve with fresh herbs and tortilla chips.  Photo Gallery Hope you love this delicious and fresh salsa recipe M*

Roasted three bean salad

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups green beans, washed and quickly steamed 1 cup washed snap peas 1 cup canned butter beans, washed and patted dried 1 cup washed and sliced radishes 3/4 cup steamed and diced potato Toasted whole almonds Pomegranate jewels Vegan fetaDress with: Olive oil Lemon zest 1 tsp Greek seasoning (sub with dried , dried thyme, oregano and chilli flakes) 1tbsp lemon juice 1-2 tbsp van Loveren Brut wine 2-3 tbsp honey or agaveGarnish Fresh herbs Drizzle of hot honey Vegan feta Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the green beans, snap peas and butter beans in a square baking tray, add the sliced radishes and potatoes and dress with a few tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, greek seasoning, lemon juice, Van Loveren wine and a drizzle of honey. Mix well and place in the oven.2. Bake for 18-20 minutes until it starts to turn golden, serve with toasted diced almonds, fresh herbs, cubed feta and a drizzle of honey. Photo Gallery Hope you love this delicious SA inspired salad recipe* M*

Watermelon avocado savoury granola salad

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups seedless watermelon cut into small chunks  1 cup diced strawberries  1/2 cup diced cucumber slices  1-1/2 cup shelled edamame baby spinach  rocket leaves  medium ripe avocado, diced  fresh herbs vegan feta or mozarella  Dressing  1/4 cup soy sauce  1/4 cup sesame oil  2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar or rice wine vinegar or lime juice  1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp lime or lemon zest  1 crushed garlic clove salt and pepper to taste  Savoury Granola: store-bought from babylonstoren  Homemade version  1 cup rolled or quick oats  1/4 cup pumpkin seeds  1/4 cup sunflower seeds  1 tbsp flax seeds  1-2 tbsp almond flour  1/3 cup coconut oil  1/4 cup raw honey  1/2 tsp ground cumin  1/2 tsp ground coraindre 1/4 tsp ground turmeric  1/4 tsp ground cinnamon  pinch of salt  Method If you’re making your own granola, add the oats & seeds to a pan and toast on medium heat until fragrant, add the spices and toast a bit more before adding in the coconut oil and honey. Lastly add the salt, removing it from the heat to cool while you make the salad.  Wash and pat dry the salad leaves and layer at the bottom of the salad, add the diced watermelon pieces, sliced strawberry, cucumber, edamame, and avocado.  Mix the salad dressing well and then drizzle over the salad before serving with a few tbsp of the granola, and some fresh herbs like basil and mint.  Photo Gallery Hope you love this refreshing and delicious salad! M*

Crispy quinoa kale peach salad

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients 1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa  1 1/4 cups canned and washed chickpeas  2 cups sliced and diced sweet potatoes  2 cups sliced yellow peaches (sub with diced apples or pears)  2 cups kale, washed and stems removed  1 cup chopped brown dates (sub with dried cranberries and raisins) 1/2 cup mixed seeds  1 cup chopped almonds  olive oil  1 tsp cinnamon  1 tsp ground cumin  1 tbsp raw honey or syrup  1 tbsp lemon juice  slivers of vegan parmesan or feta  Salad dressing  1/4 cup Dijon mustard  1/4 cup apple cider vinegar  1/4 cup honey or syrup of choice  1 tbsp soy sauce  1 tbsp sweet Dukkah from The old stone mill or sub with za’atar or sumac and some crushed nuts  1-2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil  salt and pepper to taste  Method Place the cut sweet potato cubes & chickpeas IN A parchment paper lined pan and dress in olive oil, cinnamon, cumin, honey, and lemon juice. Add some salt and pepper and bake for 20-25 minutes until jammy.  Add the cooked quinoa,  nuts, and seeds to a pan and toast in a pan or place in a pan along with the sweet potato, roast only for 10 minutes.  Wash the kale and de-stem, dress with olive oil, and massage slightly.  Once the vegetables have cooked and the nuts and seeds roasted, let them cool to room temperature.  Chop the nuts and seeds finely, dice the peaches and the dates.  Mix the salad dressing well, and layer the salad with the kale, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, diced peaches, dates, nuts, toasted quinoa, and slivers of vegan cheese.  Cool the salad, dress with the dressing and serve.  Photo Gallery Hope you love this delicious salad recipe as much as we do* M*

Curry quinoa salad

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa  1 cup sliced Brussels sprouts  1 1/4 cup chopped butternut  sliced avocado  1/3 cup dried cranberries  olive oil  nutritional yeast  salt and pepper  1-2 tsp balsamic vinegar  1 tbsp honey  Caramelized seeds and pecans  1/3 cup mixed seeds  1/3 cup chopped pecans  1/2 cup syrup or honey  1/2 tsp cinnamon  Curry sauce  1/3 cup runny tahini  1/4 cup raw honey or syrup  1/4 cup coconut milk  1 tsp Dijon mustard  1/2 tsp ground or freshly grated turmeric  1/4 tsp ground ginger  1/4 tsp ground cinnamon  salt and pepper to taste  hot water to smooth out if needed  Method Preheat the oven or air-fryer to 180 degrees Celsius and add the sliced Brussels sprouts and butternut to a parchment paper-lined tray. Drizzle with 1-2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1-2 tbsp honey or syrup, and some salt and pepper, and roast for about 15-20 minutes until golden.  Add the mixed seeds and pecans to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and drizzle with the honey and cinnamon. Let it bake for 10 minutes or so until jammy, let it cool, and break it into pieces to serve.  Mix or blend together the sauce ingredients and set aside.  Once the veggies have cooked and you are ready to assemble the salad, start by adding the quinoa to a bowl, roasted vegetables on top, cranberries, caramelised seeds & pecans, sliced avocado, and a generous drizzle of the curried sauce on top.  Serve and enjoy! Photo Gallery Hope you love this nourishing and easy recipe!! M*

Cauliflower Caesar salad

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients Cauliflower wings 1 small cauliflower head broken into florets 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup plant-based milk (more if needed) 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp garlic flakes Salt and pepper to taste Basting sauce 1/4 cup BBQ sauce 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp golden syrup or liquid sweetener of choice Salt and pepper water to smooth out Garlic roasted chickpeas and croutons  1 cup cooked chickpeas garlic flakes salt and pepper 1 1/4 cups old bread, diced (preferably sourdough or wholewheat) Cashew Caesar salad dressing 1 cup soaked cashews 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup capers 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup nutritional yeast1 tsp garlic flakes salt and pepper. Add on’s  Sun-dried tomatoes hemp seeds sliced avocado micro greens or sprouts Method Mix the batter ingredients, dip the cauliflower, remove with a fork, place on a parchment paper lined tray, and bake for 10-15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Once baked,  dip the roasted cauliflower in the basting sauce, and roast again for 5-8 minutes until crispy. Garlic roasted chickpeas Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, garlic flakes, salt and pepper. Roast for 10-12 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Repeat with bread to make croutons. Cashew Caesar salad dressing Place all of the salad ingredients in a high-speed blender and store in a glass container until serving time. Assemble the salad  Layer the butter lettuce, cauliflower wings, chickpeas, croutons, garlic bread croutons, sun-dried tomatoes, micro greens, and sliced avocado. Drizzle with the Caesar dressing add the sliced avocado on top and sprinkle with some hemp seeds! Photo Gallery Hope you love this super delicious and wholesome salad! M*

Strawberry avocado pasta salad

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients 1 packet gluten-free Fusilli pasta 1 cup diced strawberries 1 fresh avocado diced 1/3 cup pomegranate arils 2 cusps fresh rocket 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 1/3 cup diced walnuts  1/3 cup pesto of choice olive oil balsamic reduction to serve vegan parmesan to serve salt and pepper to serve Method Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, drain, and mixwith the pesto, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the strawberries, diced avocado, rocket leaves, pine nuts, walnuts, and vegan parmesan. Mix gently and well. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction and serve. Photo Gallery Hope you love this absolute must make pasta salad recipe! M*

Greek chickpea pasta salad

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients LSF gluten free fusilli corn pasta 1/3 cup green olives 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes 3/4 cup diced cucumber 3/4 cup cooked chickpeas 1/2 cup vegan feta Fresh basil Dressing 1/4 LSF olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 fresh Italian parsley 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup fresh basil 1-2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, dice the tomatoes, and cucumber, and drain the olives. 2. Once the pasta has been cooked, drain and dress with some of the LSF olive oil. 3. Blend the dressing ingredients together until smooth and pour over the cooled pasta, add in the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and cubed feta. 4. Serve the salad with fresh basil. Photo Gallery Hope you love this super delicious and simple pasta salad! M*

Falafel waffle bowls

Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty  0 Beginner Ingredients 1 1/2 cup Simple truth chickpeas soaked in water overnight 1 cup thawed peas 1 tbsp tahini 1/2 a lemon juice squeezed out 1-2 tbsp olive oil Handful cilantro Handful Italian parsley 1 tsp sumac or dukkah 1 tsp ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste Milk or water to smooth out the batter 2 tbsp coconut & flaxseed bread mix from Simple truth (or just ground flax seeds) Serve the falafels with roasted carrots, butternut, zucchini, wholewheat couscous, hummus, and greens. Method 1. Place all of the falafel mixture in a high-speed blender, and blend until a smooth like consistency, almost a bit clumpy, add more liquid as needed. 2 Heat up your waffle maker or some oil to shallow fry the falafels. Add a generous scoop and bake or fry until brown. 3. Add with desired roasted vegetables, hummus, and greens or side vegetables. Freeze the rest for up to one month. Photo Gallery Hope you love  these falafel waffles as much as I d0! M*