A delicious summer salad with cherries and black lentils, topped with a cherry vinaigrette. Summer in a bowl! The other day I was at Whole Foods, and the first thing I saw when I walked in was…drumroll…CHERRIES! Yay! And they were on sale! I love fresh cherries. They’re only around for a short season, so…
Allergy Friendly Salad Recipes
Find all kinds of allergy friendly salad recipes on this page. No one will guess that these tasty salads are free of the top allergens! From Mayo-Free Macaroni Salad, to Vegan Potato Salad, to KFC Copycat Coleslaw, you will love these easy and delicious recipes!
Simple Zucchini Noodle Salad.
A refreshing blend of zucchini, red onion, and a simple vinaigrette makes this summer zucchini noodle salad perfect for hot days! Use your spiralizer to make these zoodles in no time! Our garden will be exploding with zucchini soon, and I can’t wait! We love this summer vegetable – whether it’s in salads, or chocolate…
Easy Caprese Salad.
This recipe for easy caprese salad is just wonderful for summer! Fresh tomatoes, basil, and soft mozzarella – this is a great salad for a barbecue or picnic. This is one of my favorite summer recipes – easy caprese salad. Simple and elegant, and so easy to put together. This is just the thing to…
Crowd-Pleasing Southwest Pasta Salad.
This Southwest pasta salad is loaded with veggies and dressed with a creamy, spicy sauce. A spicy, satisfying salad to take to all your summer parties! Don’t you love delicious summer salads? Whether it’s a tossed salad or a pasta salad, I just love all the delicious salad recipes you can enjoy in the warm…
Garlic Dill Green Bean Tomato Salad.
This garlic dill green bean tomato salad is full of fresh flavor and color! Red onions, tomatoes, chickpeas, and a delicious dressing make this salad a delicious side dish or a light lunch. The warmer weather makes me crave all the fresh, green recipes, how about you? This salad is so summery – there’s nothing…
Curried Quinoa Broccoli Salad.
A delicious curried quinoa broccoli salad is the perfect addition to your summer picnic or barbecue! This easy salad is gluten free, dairy free, and so flavorful. When the warm weather hits, I love to make quinoa salads. They are just so easy to make, and you can add anything at all to them and…
Easy Picnic Corn Salad.
This fresh and colorful picnic corn salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Full of peppers, onions, zucchini, and corn, this is a great side dish for a barbecue or potluck. Don’t you love easy, summery recipes that are naturally gluten free and vegan? There’s nothing like a simple salad to bring to a…
Gluten Free Pepperoni Pasta Salad.
Gluten free pepperoni pasta salad is a classic summer recipe! Brightly colored veggies and spicy pepperoni make this dish a real crowd pleaser. It’s been quite pleasant here recently, weather-wise. Spring is here, and the weather has been warming up. It isn’t hard to imagine the yard being green, and the flowers blooming. I can’t…
Asparagus Quinoa Salad with Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette.
Fresh and healthy asparagus is paired with quinoa and a tangy lemon mustard vinaigrette dressing. This asparagus quinoa salad is a wonderful side dish for spring and summer. It’s spring!! We made it! We made it through February. And now we are getting close to spring, and warmer temperatures, and NO SNOW. (I hope). With…
Michigan Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette.
Enjoy summer produce in this fresh and delicious Michigan salad with a sweet maple mustard vinaigrette! Fresh greens, cherries, and apples are delicious when combined with an easy homemade dressing. Don’t you love this time of year, when all the produce is fresh and ripe, and easy to find? It’s so fun to get in…
Vegan Lentil Salad with Brown Rice.
This vegan lentil salad is a hearty summer recipe! Brown rice, carrots, tomatoes, and cilantro make this a fresh and colorful salad to serve at your next party. When the hot weather hits, do you tend toward cold dishes like salads? It’s nice to have cold salads in the refrigerator to eat for a quick…
The Best Vegan Macaroni Salad.
This vegan macaroni salad is loaded with colorful veggies and topped with a creamy, flavorful dressing. Your summer barbecue won’t be complete without this delicious side salad! What do you think of when you think about macaroni salad? Pale white salad with lots of mayo? Maybe a stray pea or two tossed in there? Usually…
The Best Classic Vegan Potato Salad.
Classic, creamy, and delicious, this vegan potato salad is a must for your summer picnics and parties! A flavorful dressing, dill pickles, and crunchy celery and onion make this recipe a favorite. One of my favorite things about summer is a casual get-together with friends or family. A sunny day, something tasty on the grill,…
Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Bacon.
Crunchy broccoli salad with bacon is always a favorite side dish. Broccoli, red onion, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing make this a crowd pleaser! This post was originally published in May 2012. It has been updated with new photos, text, and an updated recipe. This crunchy broccoli salad with bacon is my very favorite…
Dairy Free Creamy Cilantro Dressing.
This dairy free creamy cilantro dressing is full of flavor, and just right for serving over mixed greens. This dressing is also perfect for dipping vegetables. Here we are in April, and that means that spring, and summer, and salad weather is just around the corner. And when you have food allergies, sometimes finding a…
Chopped Vegetable Salad (Immunity Boosting).
This chopped vegetable salad is delicious and healthy! Finely chopped veggies and a zesty dressing make a perfect side dish. How are you feeling these days? A little too full after the holidays? Tired of looking at sweets? I hear you! What a treat to be able to enjoy so many delicious foods during the…
Honey Mustard Quinoa Chickpea Salad.
This honey mustard quinoa chickpea salad is a perfect addition to your summer barbecues and picnics! Loads of colorful vegetables and a tangy dressing make this salad hard to resist! Are you loving this summer weather? It’s so nice to be able to cook a simple, colorful, seasonal meal and enjoy it outside. Fresh vegetables…
Vegan KFC Copycat Coleslaw.
Finely chopped cabbage and a creamy, zesty dressing make this vegan KFC copycat coleslaw recipe a big hit at any party! Do you have a favorite fast food that you remember fondly from when you were growing up? Or from before you had food allergies? For me, that fast food is Kentucky Fried Chicken. (I…
Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe Without Mayo.
This simple macaroni salad recipe is made without mayo, and is filled with lots of colorful veggies! It’s sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or picnic. It’s summer, and that means it’s time for picnics, barbecues, and easy to make dishes that don’t require the oven to be on. We love to…
Easy Homemade Dairy Free Ranch Dressing.
Creamy, delicious, homemade dairy free ranch dressing is perfect for topping salads or dipping veggies! It’s bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and garlic. We’re approaching salad season here…warm weather, lighter meals, and lots of fresh veggies will soon be the norm. And what will you top your salads with this season? Do you miss…
Crunchy Green Salad with Tangy Dressing.
A crunchy and delicious fall green salad. Red cabbage, celery, and a tangy dressing make this salad a favorite! Just a couple of weeks remain until Thanksgiving, until we’ll be gathered around a table filled with rich, comforting dishes. Sweet potato casserole, corn casserole, wild rice stuffing, crunchy broccoli salad…so many delicious things to eat!…
Vegan Quinoa Salad with Zucchini.
A fresh and healthy vegan quinoa salad with lots of zucchini, carrots, and a mustard vinaigrette. This salad is perfect for a picnic! Did you hear about the man in Michigan who has been going around to Whole Foods and Plum Markets and spraying the food with mouse poison? Isn’t that so scary?! Just horrible….
Spring Green Salad with Blackberries, Chicken, Poppy Seed Dressing.
This spring green salad is bursting with fresh flavors! From the juicy, ripe blackberries, to the lemon poppy seed dressing, to the sweet apples and tender grilled chicken, this is sure to be a favorite meal this season! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Driscoll’s Berries. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own….
Red Cabbage Apple Slaw.
This crispy, crunchy red cabbage apple slaw is the perfect side dish that’s gluten free and vegan! I’m starting to feel the Thanksgiving crunch a little, what about you? A sure sign that I have a lot of stuff to do is that instead of focusing on the main thing, my brain starts focusing on…
