Vegetariabean

Being a vegetarian for more than eleven years, people are always asking me...BUT WHAT DO YOU EAT? Hopefully this blog will give readers some insight into the world of vegetarianism, and inspire those teetering but afraid of lack of food choices, to take that final step.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

"Chicken" Pear Salad

So yeah, I eat a lot of salads. But I like salad, and salad can be a well-balanced meal and quite fulfulling. I make some kick-ass salads. Here is one of them.

-4 or 5 pieces of cooked and chopped Gardien "Chicken" (seven grain crispy tenders)
-1 pear (I used Barlett) not too ripe, sliced thin
-Handful of dried cranberries ( or cherries)
-Lettuce (whatever variety you like)
-Handful of pea shoots
-Handful of toasted almond slices
- A few drizzles of honey
-Extra virgin olive oil
-Half of a lemon
-Ricotta Salata (or you could use feta or grated cheese)
-Salt and Pepper to taste
-tsp of fig balsamic glaze

Lettuce on the bottom, the rest on top. To make this vegan, omit the cheese and use agave nectar instead of honey. Figs are in season so you could substitute those for the pears or use both. The fig balsamic glaze is sweet. If you don't have this it's ok...add a little regular balsamic vinegar and some more honey. Do not be fooled by the "seven grain" in the crispy tenders. This stuff is so good, you won't believe it. By far the best fake meat out there. My non-vegetarian friends and family eat it.

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