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It's Memorial Day, which marks the unofficial arrival of summer in the United States. Summer means picnics and barbecues, and if you're looking for an unusual meatless salad option to take to a summer gathering I highly recommend this Raw Baby Kale Salad with Apples, Sunflower Seeds, and Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette that I posted recently on Kalyn's Kitchen. The recipe is not only incredibly tasty, but it's vegan, gluten-free, loaded with nutrients, and unusual enough that it will probably intrigue your friends. And I think a salad with fruit is perfect for the first Meatless Monday of summer, when everyone starts to think about eating lighter meals.  Read more >

All I had to do was read the recipe title and I knew this Chipotle Squash Salad with Jicama, Goat Cheese, and Avocado from Eats Well with Others was something I'd love to try. The squash is roasted and then tossed with jicama and lime juice and served on a bed of spinach with avocado and goat cheese. With all these great flavors going on in a Meatless Monday dinner I'm guessing no one will even think about meat!  Read more >