Citrus Fennel Mango Salad
Copyright © 2016 Executive Chef Anthony Stewart, Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa. Reprinted with Permission.
A summer salad that's as delicious as it is colorful, what a way to enjoy your healthy fruits and vegetables! Serves 8.
MAIN INGREDIENTS:
2 bulbs fennel, julienned
1 grapefruit
2 oranges
3 mangoes (peeled & julienned)
1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 red onion, julienned
1 red pepper, julienned
1 green pepper, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
1 pound lettuce (chopped)
DIRECTIONS:
1 - Combine all Vegetables in a bowl
2 - In a separate bowl combine all ingredients for dressing and mix well
3 - Add dressing to vegetables and let stand 15 minutes
4 - Serve on a bed of chopped lettuce
New Vegan Products This Month
We're continuing to expand our online vegan grocery store with more excellent new food items this month, a few of which are highlighted below. As always, each purchase directly supports nonprofit vegan and animal rights causes, as we continue to contribute a full 10% of our product sales at TheVegetarianSite.com to these important organizations.
New/Improved Vegan French Toast Mix by Vegg
The mix you need to make delicious vegan French toast is new and improved! Another excellent product from Vegg. Each canister contains enough for 112 slices. Gluten-free.
Vegan Chicken-Flavored Seitan Quick Mix
Seitan is a high-protein meat substitute made from wheat gluten. New from Harvest Direct is this vegan chicken-flavored version that's perfect for sandwiches, vegan chicken salad, or anywhere else you want a delicious substitute for chicken meat.
Sweet Commute High-Protein, Low-Carb Granola
Only 4g net carbs and 2g fat per rounded 1/3-cup serving, and with a full 10g protein, Sweet Commute Carb Controlled Granola gives you the best of health and taste that's offered by no other granola. Available in Apple Berry or Cinnamon Apple. Wheat-free, high fiber, low sodium.
Let's Do Organic Sprinkelz Decorative Dessert Topping
No more ho-hum desserts! With Let's Do Organic Sprinkelz you can naturally decorate all your favorite vegan goodies. Nothing artificial here - just pure, natural, and organic ingredients crafted into fabulous toppings. Gluten-free.
See our complete New Products Section, visit the main page of our online store anytime, or check out our 115 products on sale.
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Oct. 7-9, Annual Animal Law Conference, Portland, Oregon
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Oct. 14-16, Healthy Lifestyle Expo, Los Angeles, California
Oct. 15, Vegan Oktoberfest, Los Angeles, California
Oct. 22, Texas State Veggie Fair, Dallas, Texas
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Quote of the Month
"Before hurting an animal, feel her pain and see her tears. Then question your conscience."
—Debasish Mridha, physician and author
DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate