Salad Samurai: 100 Cutting-Edge, Ultra-Hearty, Easy-To-Make Salads You Don't Have to Be Vegan to Lov

Coauthor of the bestselling vegan bible Veganomicon shares 100 recipes for main dish salads loaded with whole-food, high-protein, and seasonal ingredients

Life's too short for sad salad. Award-winning chef and Veganomicon coauthor Terry Hope Romero teaches you the way of the veggie warrior, rescuing salads from their bland, boring reputation and "side" status. With more than 100 vibrant, filling entrees, Salad Samurai is your guide to real salad bushido: a hearty base, a zesty dressing, and loads of seriously tasty toppings. Using whole-food ingredients and seasonal produce, these versatile meatless, dairy-free dishes are organized by season for a full year of memorable meals (yes, salad can rock even the coldest days of winter). Dig in to:

• Spring Herb Salad with Maple Orange Tempeh
• Deviled Kale Caesar Salad
• Seared Garlic Chickpeas, Spinach, and Farro
• Seitan Steak Salad with Green Peppercorn Dressing
• Herbed Pea Ricotta, Tomatoes, and Basil
• Mushroom, Barley, and Brussels Harvest Bowl
• Tempeh Rubenesque Salad
• Pomegranate Quinoa Holiday Tabouli
• Seitan Bacon Wedge Salad