The Smiling Olive Blog — Vegan

Tabbouleh Salad

Dairy-Free Olive Oil Salad Savory Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian

Tabbouleh Salad

Ingredients ½ Cup Bulgur 2 Squeezed Persian Limes 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt 2 Cups Tomatoes (Ripe yet Firm) ½ Cup Chopped Spring Onions ½ Cup Chopped Fresh Mint 2 Cups Chopped Parsley 2 Small Cucumbers 1/4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Try Arbequina or Piqual) Directions Place bulgur in a bowl and cover with cold water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes. Drain through a fine sieve, pressing with back of a spoon to extract moisture. Spread onto a cloth and leave to dry further. Meanwhile, prepare parsley. Wash well, shake off excess moisture and remove thick stalks. Wrap in a...

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Vegetable Linguine Lo Mein

Balsamic Dairy-Free Olive Oil Pasta Vegan Vegetables

Ingredients 8 Tablespoons of Cilantro-Onion EVOO OR Toasted Sesame Oil 4 Tablespoons of Coconut White Balsamic 1 Cup Shredded Carrots 1 Cup Diced Celery 1 Cup Julianne Red Onion 1 Cup Chopped Scallions 2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms 2 Cups Sliced Cabbage Sea Salt 1/2 Cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce 3 Teaspoons Cornstarch 1 Package of Pasta Mama’s Linguine  Directions Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Stir in the vegetables, season with salt, and cook for 10 minutes. The vegetables will still be somewhat firm. Add 4 tablespoons of Coconut White Balsamic to the soy sauce in...

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Eggplant Bruschetta

Appetizer Dairy-Free Olive Oil Savory Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian

Ingredients 1 Eggplant, Peeled, Medium Diced 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More for Seasoning 1 Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More for Seasoning 4 Tablespoons of any Olive Oil from The Smiling Olive (Try Arbequina, Coratina or Piqual) 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional) 3 Tablespoons Minced Garlic 1 Onion, Medium Dice 1/2 Cup Pitted and Halved Kalamata Olives 1/4 Cup Drained Capers 3/4 Cup Diced Roasted Red Peppers 2 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Leaves 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Oregano Leaves Pinch Smoky Paprika 1 French Baguette, Sliced on Bias Directions Preheat the oven to 450...

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White Bean Bruschetta

Appetizer Balsamic Dairy-Free Harissa Olive Oil Savory Vegan

Ingredients 1 Cup Cooked Canellini Beans, 4 Tablespoons Harissa Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Black Olive Paste, 2 Tablespoons Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Rosemary 2 Tablespoons Basil Leaves, cut in narrow ribbons 1 Garlic Clove, thinly sliced Salt and Pepper (To Taste) 4 (1-inch) Thick Slices Baguette, grilled Directions Preheat grill pan or broiler. In a bowl, gently combine the beans, black olive paste, Harissa Olive Oil, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, basil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture sit for a half an hour or so. Toast bread under the broiler, or on a...

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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Balsamic Dairy-Free Olive Oil Salad Savory Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian

Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 15-Ounce Can Black Beans (Rinsed and Drained Well) 15-Ounce Can Golden Corn (Rinsed and Drained Well) 1 Cup Cooked Pasta Rings 1 Avocado (Diced) 1 Cup Yellow, Green, Orange Bell Pepper (Diced) 1 Cup Fresh Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Red Onion (Chopped) 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) ½ Teaspoon of Cumin 1 Garlic Clove (Crushed) Salt to Taste ¼ Cup Chipotle Infused Olive Oil Directions Cook pasta rings according to package directions until al dente. To create a dressing, add chipotle olive oil with salt, crushed garlic, and cumin. Set aside. Drain pasta and rinse briefly under cold water. Drain...

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