My Formula for Fantastic Salads | healthy + vegan

[@jnl3564]

Girl, I can tell that you understand salad on a spiritual level. Most people have no idea how delicious they can be but you get it. The homemade dressing is definitely the most important part. I love your ideas!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hahah I love your comment! I never thought of my relationship with salad as spiritual, but I will take it :) Salads get a bad rep but they can be so satisfying and flavorful - that's why I wanted to make this video!

[@kerriewithpurpose5722]

Yeah salad dressing makes the difference

[@fernandog1012]

I completely Agree with Jens comment. Thank you for creating all these wonderful videos! The tips and tricks have helped me so much on my vegan journey.

[@marvacollinsexuma242]

This is Awesome!! I need a lemon zester and garlic crusher!!

[@pinkrainbowkennelz1640]

The gods have spoken 🥰That's exactly what it is. spiritual level. This girl is my salad doppelgänger.

[@MomCafe]

your tempeh tacos are the best I have ever tried and I gave it to my Canadian neighbor and she is a fan of me now. Lolz. I want you to upload more salad recipes like high protein and weightloss friendly salads. Love your recipes so so much.

[@parisnorman1093]

This is the first time I've that I've had all of the ingredients for a recipe before....it's a whole new world

[@sandygrow5698]

I love when you release a saturday morning video, it's my favorite ritual to watch your videos while drinking my coffee.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

🥰 That’s so sweet to hear Sandy! Thank you, and enjoy the rest of your Saturday morning.

[@jeaniekurtis1995]

I would have never thought to add dates to a salad dressing. This is why I love your channel! So many fresh and unique ideas!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

That's so nice of you to say, Jeanie! So happy you love my recipes and ideas :)

[@bretbret8293]

The last great dressing I made has golden raisins in it, so yeah, don't sleep on fruit.

[@KP-us5pq]

Omg why are you not like the most famous vegan cook ever 😍 you need a cooking show! I can’t wait to try all these recipes!

[@ellmcdonnell5003]

I'm not a vegan but I stumbled across your page a couple of months ago and have tried a bunch of your recipes. They're all so good, flavoursome and soulful. You've made me fall in love with lentils! Thank you :)

[@robertschrader]

This video inspired me to buy lots of awesome salad supplies this week! Today I made a variation on the green bean/asparagus one, adding garbanzos, slice radishes, sliced cucumbers and fresh dill on top of it. I made a rice wine vinaigrette with whole grain mustard, and then topped the tossed salad with toasted sesame seeds. Amazing! Thanks for the motivation!

[@bynro7]

So I made your salad dressing with the OJ (I was making fresh OJ/grapefruit juice anyway that morning) and put it on my salad to which I added blanched asparagus as well as beets with roasted walnuts, and it was SO DELICIOUS! I plan to make all your dressings and salads. Fantastic recipes! I sometimes forget to let you know that I have made your recipes and how much I enjoyed them, so just know that I do make them and am never disappointed!

[@taniellie]

I like how the mistakes are not edited out. To me, it shows she is a real person. Love that. "Crusp"

[@PatLove3360]

Finding you on KZbin has been such a blessing. Because of health issues, I must go to plant-based eating. I was so depressed, thinking how dull and boring it would be. But no, you have proven you can eat filling, flavorful plant-based meals, and it's fantastic!

[@ryonordbeck5176]

After a lifetime of not liking salads. Your video has opened my eyes to the possibilities of salads and now I can’t wait to try a bunch of new combinations. I will forever take with me the importance of texture in food. Thank you.

[@tammyhengst8773]

I LOVE that you use actual measuring spoons~! It drives me nuts when the cooks/chefs on cooking shows say 1 teaspoon and proceed to put in what you know is more than 1 Tablespoon~!

[@enjacku]

I've been vegan going on 8 years or so, and I think it was one of the best decisions I've ever made! But when I see some vegan recipe videos they're either very bland, or super junk food. It's nice to see someone making healthy food taste amazing! And I'm actually learning new tips and tricks!

[@niveditasrinivasan7070]

If you want recipe ideas you can look at Blue Ollis (what I eat in a day vids).

[@cluelessvegans3464]

Just recently subbed to your channel! You truly are a hidden gem within the vegan KZbin community 😁

[@RainbowPlantLife]

aww I appreciate that! That’s so nice of you guys to say 🥰

[@thoselittlehands5388]

I feel the same ❤

[@thankyouthankyou1172]

agreed. this channel deserves more and more subscribers

[@michellehoover3969]

I absolutely agree!

[@liliaana6595]

Agree

[@rakelmeetsworld]

we have a basic side salad with our dinner every night and our basic dressing is just olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper! sooo much better and healthier than store bought honestly idk why people buy salad dressings! all the ones u made in this video looked amazing ! my personal fav is a lemony tahini dressing, soooo good

[@xHeartHeartbreakx]

I love my vegan ranch haha sometimes with 3 kids and a husband throwing a pre-made on is easier 😅

[@preyapatel6678]

The little dance at 3:52 while shaking the bottle is so cute and relatable 😋

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha thank you Preya! I felt like one of those bartenders at a fancy bar shaking up cocktails in a cocktail shaker 😆

[@preyapatel6678]

@@RainbowPlantLife haha I understand 😄. This was a really informative video by the way 😊.

[@mkrocks1998]

The idea of an asparagus and green bean salad is life changing for me. Thank you so much! I dislike the leafyness of traditional salads so I'm definitely trying rhis

[@Partycitybaex]

This is just what I needed! i always try to make a trip to the grocery store, but end up just standing in front of the vegetables section thinking and thinking of what I can actually make. Then I end up not getting anything cause I feel like it's overwhelming coordinating veggies for meals lol, thanks!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha I'm so glad that my video could help you figure out what to buy at the grocery store!

[@Bloodex84]

Im a classicly trained chef from Berlin Germany. You did a really good job there :) "vegan thumb up" :) no1! selfmade dressings! acid sweetness crunchy (seeds/nuts) vegies greens sprouts ... if ppl took the time to understand the basic they all would eat those salads daily ...

[@alwaysneed2learn806]

Great content! Over the last 5 years, I've experimented with many of these principles... and I now look forward to a "salad" 3x/day! Every salad has a different flavor profile and mix of textures and temperatures. Homemade hummus and pesto are two of my favorite "dressings."

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! That sounds like a great wholesome and fun way to eat! I love turning hummus and pestos into salad dressings as well!

[@Edd_Black]

I cannot believe I just discovered you! Just received your book all the way in Taiwan and look forward in trying all your recipes. Love your videos! Thank you for all your hard work.

[@T3EPA]

Made all three dressings right now and they are all amazing!! Can't pick a favorite cause they all have a different flavor. Seriously love them all!! Easy to make too.

[@lizcoyle4168]

The chickpea toss was the BEST. Had to pause because I was laughing so hard.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Lol I'm glad you enjoyed that segment!

[@latriceralston7617]

That part was awesome😂😂😂😂😂

[@jenniferprimiano5774]

Definitely a belly laugh ,at the toss🤣

[@TomByrne-cp7tg]

This is so well done, thank you! How I wish all instructional videos were so well done, with such excellent information!

[@krazykid197]

As I’m watching this amazing video I have an arugula salad with micro greens (arugula and mustard greens) and roasted asparagus with blueberries and golden raisins, and a tahini lime agave dressing. The fact that you incorporated those elements in your salad bases made me feel great. Thank you

[@krazykid197]

And seaweed!!! Almost forgot.

[@withhelenblog]

All these fresh greens are making me even more excited to go to the farmer's market to get some! There are so many fresh herbs available now, I never thought to use them as a base for salads. I'm going to have to try all these this week!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes! We just got back from the market a few hours ago :) I got that idea many years ago from Ottolenghi - I love using parsley, cilantro, dill and basil as the base for a salad!

[@dabeezkneez8716]

Great new word... combination of CRISP and CRUNCHY... CRUSPY! Well done to you, the guys from Oxford and Websters will be in touch with you soon for your contribution to their dictionaries. 😁👍🏾💯

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I was attending a cooking class at my local Different Drummer (aka Cook’s Resource). The teacher asked who was willing to try sauerkraut on their salad. I figured, what the heck? Omg! What a delightful surprise! I would also suggest fresh fruit, like berries, diced peaches, or grapes, which lend a bit of sweetness to a green salad.

[@mamakins5123]

Salad season!!! (I know, salads year round - but in season makes it better). We have made our own salad dressings for years. Thanks for sharing what many of us already do (and providing a few more tricks) and sharing it with the world. Excellent video to remind, inspire and entertain us. Viewers - if you haven’t already tried any of these ideas or are just getting into salads this is a great time to start. All these tips take a salad from a side to a meal!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes, you're so right. A salad can be a full meal if you know how to treat it like a meal, and they can be so fun and packed with flavor!

[@Mjenroute]

I rarely leave comments on KZbin but wow your content is another level

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww I appreciate that so much. Thank you Maria!

[@malmal9184]

These are great! I tried 2 out of 3 so far and I am excited for the third! So delicious! Never thought I would like fennel (never tasted it before this) but it was tasty. You have even inspired me to come up with some dressings and salad combos of my own and it is so fun. Never knew salads could be so filling without an animal product. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sparkletone1684]

Gosh, I was cracking up over the bloopers. I also love how delicious these salads look! Thanks so much for this salad video. I miss salad, but I also don’t like them to be boring. Honestly, I wouldn’t have ever thought to salt & pepper my greens had it not been for cooking school. One of my chefs said it like this: “I don’t know about you, but my salad greens don’t come seasoned.” I never forgot that lesson, and thought I was the only one that did that. Thanks for this video Nisha; I can’t wait to make salad now!

[@pennynolan7597]

My favorite company dressing is to sauté onions, red peppers and garlic. Add some olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Pour it ( hot) over a basic green salad. I lay some avacado slices on top and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. I get lots of compliments..

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

I've been eating a lot of salads lately but my standards have been getting a little boring and this is exactly the inspiration video I needed. I can hardly wait to experiment with your ideas. Thanks!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

What's your go-to salad, or your favorite ingredient to add to salads?

[@cluelessvegans3464]

Tempeh!

[@sandygrow5698]

crispy tofu!

[@alittleteacup]

Chickpeas. I can't survive without chickpeas!

[@johny.3400]

RainbowPlantLife Whole grained Tahini.

[@lizcoyle4168]

Hummus!

[@mikep2244]

Great! I will try salad no. 2. I tried Tahina in Israel and fell in love with it :-)

[@janehavoonjian1714]

Just had the green bean, garbanzo salad, it was excellent and very filling, appreciate your creativity and presentation, will make these salads in the next few days, loved it !!

[@atulpatel2850]

Love these ideas. It is ready menu for vegans like me. I made a nice chart for my family and friends so they can pick and choose any dressing from three, choose any fresh veg, crunch and fresh herbs. Brilliant!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm glad you enjoy the ideas and so nice to hear you made a chart for your family and friends - such a fun idea!

[@readingsbycara]

*Nisha ! You're so right.* Dressings _MAKE_ the salad. *LOVE* 💘 your recipes for homemade Dressings.

[@readingsbycara]

2021 blessings to all. 💚

[@readingsbycara]

*Keep up the delicious work, Nisha.* ♥️

[@mollloooooo]

Ty so much for these recipes. I am on a healthy journey and love salads and these give me so much inspiration

[@mariehappyym.3296]

Thanks!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks for supporting my channel, Happy!

[@deesmith5304]

Your channel is so flavourful, bright & refreshing just like these salads.🌞🌈🥗 I can't wait to shove these combinations in my gob😋♥️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I appreciate that so much, Dee! You are too kind. Thank you for your sweet comment and I hope you enjoy the salads!

[@bretbret8293]

This is completely true. Making your own dressing is key. I'd say it's the most important thing, along with using fresh ingredients.

[@margarett_b]

I remember my mum always making various vinaigrette sauces for our salads but she never added the zests (let's be honest, kids don't like anything flowing in the sauce) but now, I am adding some pretty much every time :D Also, such a great concept to use dates as a sweetener! Will have to try it out next time! Also, lemon-tahini dressing is probably my go-to not only for salads ;D So delicious( I love tahini so much I sometimes just eat it with a spoon XD) and incredibly simple to make!

[@anikazaman5957]

As an aspiring vegan and weight losser (weight loser? is that a word?), I swear this is the most helpful video I've ever seen on the internet. Thank you! How long can I store the homemade dressing in the fridge?

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm glad this was such a helpful video for you! All of these dressings last at least 5 days in the fridge, but often longer.

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

Thank you these salads and dressings,they look amazing. I’ve moving towards eating more salads, I’m glad I found your video. 😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You might like this one, too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn7Qdo1joqpkn68

[@liz_lemon421]

Game-changer, Nisha! Thank you so much. I am using your guide to prep meals and in my head it goes "crunchy, creamy, flavour boosters"! So much fun.

[@kalakumar8513]

And those are proper salads! You could use the green besn & asparagus salad on top of a salad of lettuces and greens. Delicious!

[@armywife2248]

I love to add bread and butter pickles to my salad with blanched broccoli, bulgur wheat or quinoa, and tomatoes with pumpkin seeds on top.

[@Catastrofius]

OK Ranbow Plant Life, you simply have the best food videos on KZbin! Funny, informative, easy to follow.

[@geethaparasuram6338]

OMG. I am so impressed. Have subscribed. You bring a breath of fresh air. Please don't change.

[@victoriaprevitt7058]

Going to try these salad recipes this weekend! Perfect for the spring weather!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks Victoria, glad you enjoyed the recipes!

[@bonnieoliver219]

Fantastico! Looks delicious, great advice, and your on screen presence is charming. I subscribed. Looking forward to seeing you again. I’m fortunate in that I’m an American who retired to southern Italy. It is an agricultural region, Calabria, and we have a wealth of organic produce. Bon appetito!

[@GeoffreyMays]

You are such a lovely Nut! The chickpea episode cracked me up! And great at presenting yummy, nutritious food that's not too complicated. Thank you!

[@rosemarygilman8718]

These all look fabulous! I just downloaded the PDF and have subscribed to your channel. Thank you!

[@amorinfinito2316]

Thank you!!! I love your recipes and ideas... Your KZbin channel is so fresh! 🥑🍅🥬🥝🍆🥭🍇🍓🍋🍏🥕🥦

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you lovely! I appreciate it!

[@krefcenz]

I strongly recommend that you get a mandoline. They are real time savers. I like the V slicer by oxo. Thanks for the video

[@MrsMMcG]

All these salads look great Nisha! I love the variety! Thank you ♥️🌱♥️

[@karlaboisvert]

So many great salad dressing ideas - thank you Nisha! Your videos are the best 😍

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aw I am happy you think so Karla! Thank you and hope you enjoy the salad dressings!

[@MariE-go7ol]

Truly the best salad dressings I’ve ever seen and amazing salads! I make my own salad dressing too but only one. So mow u can try different ones. I hate store bought dressings too. Nothing but crap in them and I always hate them the waste my money.

[@applesandoranges8079]

As if we couldn't love her anymore, she Rocks the bean catching challenge!!!😄❤

[@geraldinebouquillard]

I was looking for this comment xD haahaha

[@ChimereTrielle]

I'm so picky with a lot of vegetables! I need to start trying new things, but I also think I told myself when I was younger that I didn't like certain things without trying them first

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So true. I did that with many foods when I was younger (even avocado, which I now adore). Maybe you can start a challenge where you try one new veggie a week!

[@daneros1288]

You are such an incredible cook. I've learned so much from your videos! One thing I can't understand for the life of me though, is why you don't just get a lemon juicer

[@jackiesibblis3793]

You are the best. Always simple and nice

[@margarett_b]

The chickpea catching shoot was just the best thing I have seen for the past 2 weeks. Nisha, you are a legend! Anyways, sending you all the love! Stay safe and sound!

[@ardethellis8930]

I got your cookbook on Kindle and then decided I needed a hard copy. It came last week. Making yogurt today.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aw that's so lovely to hear :) I am excited for you to start cooking with my book!

[@tmcginnis21144]

Wash Romaine by cutting off the bottom, separate the leaves in big bowl soak and rinse. Chop/ slice small and use salad spinner to remove water or drain a couple of times by tipping bowl over!

[@marathimulgi12]

I found your channel today. I binge watched at least 6 videos 😂. Your cooking is too good.

[@racefan8061]

Made the tahini dressing and the chickpea, bean, asparagus salad. Excellent !

[@natalielongmire2846]

I love your videos so so much, now I MUST make a salad for tonight! I made the 3 bean and veggie chili from your cookbook last night, and I think a salad along side it for leftovers is perfect!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww I appreciate that. So happy you love my videos and yay, glad to hear you made the chili from my cookbook!

[@Y19-c1k]

I just discovered this Chanel and now I am saving all the videos, so that I can make all the recipes.

[@tosca...]

Great salads and dressings. Will try them all! Thanks Nisha. You remind me of my grown up kids with the food circus tricks ;)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha the food circus tricks made me laugh. Hope you enjoy the salad ideas :)

[@4gma59]

My favorite food channel. You're sooo much fun!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you so much! ☺

[@ajvintage9579]

Your outtakes are funny and adorable! The recipes are fabulous too.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha thank you! So happy you enjoy the outtakes and recipes :)

[@bynro7]

Great recipes!!! My go to salad is Romaine and red cabbage. But I love most greens.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Ooh i like the addition of red cabbage! Cabbage is one of my fave underrated foods!

[@JenFeelsZen]

I made the tahini dressing and it was delicious! Ranch was one of the last non-vegan holdouts in my life and it’s been not only replaced but majorly upgraded! Not even going to miss you, ranch. ps. Right now corn is fresh, and I know you could dress up some corn on the cob! There’s got to be better than plain old butter and salt, I just haven’t found it yet (in case you’re looking for a new recipe project), Love ya!!!!

[@evelyndill5688]

The salad dressing bottle is really useful and doesn't leak I use it all the time

[@esmith8676]

Really liked this especially for spring/summer! Lots of inspiration

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes, the warmer weather was my inspiration for this video :) hope you enjoy the salad recipes!

[@joserosa5342]

Unique ideas. This channel is awesome for vegan people.

[@mtm00]

You are such a delight, Nisha. Your salads look delicious . . . I can't wait to try them. Thank you for sharing.👍

[@saragress2344]

Great inspiration! Thank you for encouraging home made dressing. I needed the reassurance. Love that your flavors are in season and you included textures. Yes girl! Can't wait to make these!!

[@peachydede09]

I made the green bean and asparagus salad with a lemon tahini dressing... FANTASTIC! And I want to know where you get the bowls that you put them in... can you share where you got them or who makes them? I love them!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Lovely to hear that you loved the salad! The rimmed white bowl is from eastforkpottery and the other two (blue rim, beige speckled) are from crate and barrel.

[@ГорбачГорбач]

Спасибо большое 😊 очень понятно,кратко❤ огромное спасибо, удачи Вам

[@brendabendigo27]

Love salads, eat it often. I have done some of these combinations you just presented. The only dressing I had to my salad is either olive oil or vinaigrette.

[@deeptiangane1439]

thank you so much for such a detail recipes and i tried all 3 salads all are so yummmy . love you all recipes

[@robinslagle2293]

Lived the video! Only one problem, I don't know which to make furst! Thinking #3 though. Might go over with the kids more.

[@margarett_b]

I LOVE adding fennel to salads! It has such a beautiful crunch and aroma! Surely, not everyone likes it but I definitely do :D Also, the whole farro salad will be definitely in my menu this week- it seems to be ticking all the boxes and has pretty much only my favourite ingredients :D

[@megzpittle3592]

I must say I think I make great salads and you've still inspired new ideas for me 🙌😍🤗 thanks!

[@mamashanshan2772]

Salads have always been, will always be my favorites!! Ty! So Devine!!

[@lintilla2002ify]

I am so inspired now! I cant wait for dinner this evening, so that I can experiment 😀 Thank you! x

[@RainbowPlantLife]

YAY! That's the best feedback - so happy you are inspired to make some delicious salads :)

[@trudykuan5990]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos... packed with info and u are very humerous and entertaining. 😊😍

[@catalino9819]

Awesome! I've been struggling for my own personal balance to I have a plant based diet, and somehow ended up with hashimotos thyroiditis. Maybe it's cirtain raw vegetables, I don't know but it seems the complexity is somewhere in the simplicity of chooces, and I like your combinations

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Sorry to hear that you've been dealing with an autoimmune disease. I hope you're able to get some relief through dietary changes. I'm glad you like the video and salad ideas!

[@MeganBurmester]

First of all, I laughed so hard at your outtakes! You’re hilarious and adorable and I can’t wait to try the citrus date vinaigrette! Love your ideas. I’ve loved every single recipe I’ve tried! I’m binge watching your channel now. 😂

[@lindyannfarrier8463]

I'm not a vegan but was just scrolling n found another video n someone mentioned your name so I went n checked you out .... so far so good 👍

[@erikakillmon6226]

Your videos are so delightful to watch.

[@ninashirley432]

Wow super yum ! I live that game of catching food thrown up in the air 🎉😂❤

[@kyleenstoebenau1701]

You So Funny! Thank you for all the lovely ideas.

[@579curly]

Love your channel! I've been loving arugula, very flavorful. This video inspired me to make more salads. Thank you! (Loved the chickpeas part, lol).

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Arugula is such a lovely and interesting green! We just bought some more from the farmers market yesterday :)

[@joangrant5857]

End of video, Lol, you are so funny. The salads look delicious. I'm always looking for different ideas. Thanks for sharing.