Hoff's Autumn Sourdough Salad

Hoff's Autumn Sourdough Salad

Yields: 2 generous dinner salads
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 2 slices Sourdough Bread
• 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
• 1/2 cup Roasted Chickpeas
• 1 small Apple (chopped) or Mandarin Orange Slices
• 3 Baby Cucumbers (sliced)
• Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• Avocado (sliced)
• Sliced Black Olives (drained)
• Red Onion (sliced)
• Pomegranate Arils
• Imitation Bacon Bits
• Dried Cranberries
• Pumpkin Seeds

Dressing:

• Mustard/Honey Mustard
• Maple Syrup
• Pinch of Salt

 Directions:

1. Air-fry Chickpeas at 400 degrees for 10 minutes
2. Toast Sourdough, tear into pieces
3. Mix equal parts Mustard & Maple Syrup to create a dressing
4. Divide Lettuce between two bowls, toss each with some dressing just to coat
5. Assemble remainder of salad with desired amount of ingredients and finish with remaining dressing

Hoff's Taco Salad III

Hoff's Taco Salad III

Yields: 2 Big Salads

meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, oil-free

 

Ingredients:

• 2-3 cups Romaine (chopped)
• 1 Red Pepper Chopped
• 1 15 oz. can Refied or Black Beans or Pinto Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 cup frozen Organic Corn
• 1 cup Rice, Quinoa or TVP
• 1/2 cup Salsa
• 1/3 cup Red Onion (chopped)
• Sliced Black Olives
  
• 1 cup Nachos (crushed)
• Hoff’s Simple Vegan Cheese Sauce
• Salsa or Taco Sauce
• Taco Seasoning
• Cilantro

Directions:

1. Air-fry Peppers, Corn & Onions
2. Heat Beans, mix with 1 tsp Taco Seasoning
3. Prepare Rice, Quinoa or TVP, mix with 1 tsp Taco Seasoning, mix in Salsa & Cilantro
4. Make Cheese Sauce subbing 1 tsp Taco Seasoning for Hoff Seasoning
5. Divide Beans between two large bowls
6. Top with Romaine & remaining ingredients

Hoff's Buffalo Ranch Chkn Salad

Hoff's Buffalo Ranch Chkn Salad

Yields: 2 generous salads
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 1 bag Daring. Buffalo Plant Chicken Wings
• 1/2 cup Chickpeas
• Shredded Lettuce/Greens
• Baby Cucumbers (sliced)
• 1 Carrot (shredded)
• Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• Avocado (sliced)
• Black Olives
• Red Onion (chopped)
• Dried Cranberries or Grapes (sliced)
• Sunflower/Pumpkin Seeds

Dressing:

• Hidden Ranch Plant Powered Ranch Dressing

Or

• Ranch Dressing II

 Directions:

1. Air-fry Chicken & Chickpeas at 400 degrees for  8 minutes
2. Chop Chicken into pieces
3. Divide Lettuce between two bowls, mix each with some dressing to coat
4. Assemble salads with desired amount of ingredients
5. Finish with remaining dressing

Hoff's Chkn Salad

Hoff's Chkn Salad

Yields: 2 generous salads
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Soy Curls
• 2 tsp Poultry Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Chickpeas
• Shredded Lettuce/Greens
• Baby Cucumbers (sliced)
• 1 Carrot (shredded)
• Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• Avocado (sliced)
• Black Olives
• Red Onion (chopped)
• Dried Cranberries or Grapes (sliced)
• Sunflower/Pumpkin Seeds

Dressing:

• Mustard
• Maple Syrup

Or

• Hoff’s Chickpea Dressing

 Directions:

1. Rehydrate Soy Curls in just enough Water to cover & Poultry Seasoning & Salt for at least 15 minutes
2. Drain & air-fry Soy Curls & Chickpeas at 400 degrees for 15 minutes
3. Mix equal parts Mustard & Maple Syrup to create a dressing or use Chickpea dressing
4. Divide Lettuce between two bowls, mix each with some dressing to coat
5. Assemble salads with desired amount of ingredients
6. Finish with remaining dressing

Hoff's Berry Salad

Hoff's Berry Salad

Yields: 

meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

 

Dressing Ingredients:

• Juice from 1 Lime
• 2-3 tbsp Brown Sugar

 

Salad Ingredients:

• 1 container Strawberries (chopped)
• 1 container Blackberries
• 1 container Blueberries

Directions:

1. In a large bowl mix Berries & Lime Juice together until combined

Hoff Thoughts: Raspberries seem like a natural addition to this Salad, but they are too delicate & breakdown. 

Hoff's Winter Warm Salad

Hoff's Winter Warm Salad

Yields: 2 generous dinner salads
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 14 oz bagged Cole Slaw Mix
• 15 oz can Lentils (rinsed & drained)
• 10 oz bag frozen diced Sweet Potatoes
• 1 small Apple (chopped)
• Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 1/2 cup Raisins (rehydrated)
• Red Onion (sliced)
• Pomegranate Arils
• Imitation Bacon Bits
• 2 tbsp chopped Walnuts
• 1/4 tsp Salt/Pepper

Dressing:

• Mustard/Honey Mustard
• Maple Syrup
• Pinch of Salt

 Directions:

1. Preheat oven at 425 degrees
2. Roast Cabbage seasoned with Salt & Pepper on sheet pan for 15 minutes, toss, roast for another 5 minutes or until Cabbage begins to caramelize
3. Meanwhile, air-fry Lentils & Sweet Potatoes at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, remove Lentils, continue to cook Sweet Potatoes another 10 minutes
4. Rehydrate Raisins by soaking in just enough Water to cover, drain
5. Mix equal parts Mustard & Maple Syrup to create a dressing
6. Divide everything between two bowls, toss each with dressing just to coat

Hoff's Chickpea Cranberry Wrap

Hoff's Chickpea Cranberry Wrap

Yields: enough for 6 wraps
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free

Ingredients:

• 6 Wraps
• 2 - 15 oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
• 1/4 cup dried Cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped Sweet Onion
• 3 tbsp plain Hummus
• 2 tbsp Pickle Relish
• 2 tbsp Mustard
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Using a food processor, pulse Chickpeas until desired texture is achieved
2. Mix in remaining ingredients
3. Allow to chill in the fridge before spreading onto toasted Bread or use as a Wrap filling

Hoff's Salad Pita

Hoff's Salad Pita

Yields: 4 Large Pitas
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 6 Pitas
• 15 oz can White Beans (rinsed & drained)
• Shredded Lettuce
• Baby Cucumber (cut into spears)
• Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• Avocado or Guacamole
• Red Onion (sliced)
• Black Olives
• Pickle Relish/Pickle Chips
• Imitation Bacon Bits
• Plain Hummus or Vegan Ranch Dressing
• Mustard

 Directions:

1. Toast Pitas for 4 minutes to make malleable
2. Cut each Pita in half
3. Use a knife to spread Hummus/Guacamole inside Pita
4. Stuff with remaining ingredients

Hoff Thoughts: I find it easier to mix all the ingredients in a bowl & then spoon into each Pita or cut the Pita into pieces, add to the bowl & serve as a salad.

Hoff's Macaroni Salad

 Hoff's Macaroni Salad

Yields: 5 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. gluten-free Macaroni Pasta
• 1 Red Pepper (diced)
• 1 Red Onion (diced) 
• 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish
• 3 tbsp. Dill (fresh or dried)
• 1 1/2 cups vegan Mayo
• 2 tbsp. Sweet Pickle Relish juice
• 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp. White Sugar
• 1 tbsp. Yellow Mustard
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Salt
• Season w/Pepper

Directions:

1. Cook Pasta, run cold water over Pasta to stop the cooking process, drain well
2. Meanwhile mix remaining ingredients together in a large bowl
3. Mix in cooked Pasta
4. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend together

Hoff's "Tuna" Pasta Salad II

Hoff's "Tuna" Pasta Salad II

Yields: About 10 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. Gluten-free Pasta
• 2 cans Tuno (drained)
• 10 oz. Hummus
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 2.25 oz. can Sliced Black Olives (drained)
• 1/2 Red Onion (chopped) 
• 1 tbsp. Kelp

Directions:

1. Cook Pasta to al dente according to the directions, drain and run under cold water
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, place in fridge for a few hours to chill

Hoff's Burger in a Bowl

Hoff's Burger in a Bowl

Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free
 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce (or of preference)
  
• 2-4 Burgers (or of preference)
  
• 1 cup Kraut
  
• 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
  
• Tomato (sliced)
• 1 cup Sweet Onion (half moon slices)
• Avocado (diced)
• Pickle Relish
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Sea Salt (optional)

Directions:

1. Grill-up your Veggie Burgers!
2. Meanwhile, sautee the Kraut, Mushrooms & Onions
   
3. In 2 large bowls, divide ingredients equally
   
4. Enjoy :)
   

 

Hoff Thoughts: This is my go-to Burger (meaning, these are my favorite topping combination). Feel free to experiment, what is your favorite Burger?  Top dinner off with a Shake!

Hoff's Burger Salad

Hoff's Burger Salad

Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

  

Ingredients:

• 2-4 Burgers (or preference)

Or 

TVP Burger Bits

• 3/4 cup TVP
• Enough Veggie Broth to rehydrate
• 2 tbsp Walnuts (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Hoff Seasoning
• 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
• 1 tsp Braggs
• 1 tsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tsp Mushroom Powder
• 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce (or of preference)
• 1-2 cups frozen Hashbrowns
• 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• Tomato (diced)
• Sweet Onion (diced)
• Avocado (diced)
• Pickle Slices
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Nutritional Yeast or Vegan Shredded Cheese
• Sea Salt (optional)

Special Sauce:

• 3 tbsp Vegan Mayo
• 2 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Dill Pickle Relish

Directions:

1. Grill-up your Veggie Burgers!
2. Or rehydrate TVP for 15 minutes; press & drain & then marinate in TVP Burger Bits ingredients for another 15 minutes
3. Air-fry TVP on parchment paper at 400 degrees for 8 minutes
4. Air-fry Hashbrowns & Black Beans at 400 for 10 minutes
5. In 2 large bowls, divide ingredients equally
   
6. Either use Mustard & Ketchup or Special Sauce
7. Finish with Nutritional Yeast or Vegan Shredded Cheese
8. Enjoy :)

Hoff's Taco Salad II (IP)

Hoff's Taco Salad II (IP)
Yields: 2 Big Salads

meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, oil-free

 

Ingredients:

• 2-3 Romaine Heads (chopped)
• 6 Corn oil-free Tortillas
  
• 1/3 cup Red Onion (chopped)
• Sliced Black Olives (optional)
  
• Salsa
  
• Juice from 1 Lime
   
• Upton's Chili Lime Jackfruit or 8oz. of Mushrooms (chopped)
  
• 1 cup Jasmine Rice/1 cup Quinoa/half & half
  
• 1 cup Water
  
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans (w/liquid)
• 1/2 cup frozen Organic Corn
• 1 Taco Seasoning packet
  
• 3 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp. Sugar (if using Upton's Jackfruit)
• Season with Sea Salt
  

Directions:

1. Combine Jackfruit/Mushrooms, Rice, Water, Black Beans, Corn & Seasonings in IP
2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
3. Press "Manual" button and adjust cooking time to 3 minutes (Rice only), 4 minutes (Quinoa or half & half) at high pressure
4. When done, use natural release method
5. While IP is releasing, crisp Tortilla shells (prep with a little Lime Juice & Salt) in an air fryer or preferred method
   
6. Top bed of Romaine with Taco Mixture, add Onion, Black Olives & Lime Juice, finish by breaking Tortilla shells into pieces and top with Salsa
   

Hoff Thoughts: Upton's Jackfruit has a bit of a heat kick, hence the addition of the Sugar, but if you like heat, leave it out.  I prefer to use a big bowl for this dish, as this is an Elaine style salad.

 

Hoff’s Macaroni Salad

Hoff’s Macaroni Salad
Yields: About 13 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Gluten-free Pasta
• 1 cup Grape Seed Oil Vegenaise
• 1/2 Red Onion (minced)
• Juice from 1/2 Lemon
• 2 tbsp. Dill Pickle Relish
• 1 tbsp. Pickle Juice
• 1 tbsp. Mustard
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
• Black Pepper w/ Lemon to taste
• Paprika for optional garnish

Directions:

1. Cook pasta to al dentde according to directions on package
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl & allow to marinate in fridge at least one hour before serving

Hoff's Roasted Grain Salad

Hoff's Roasted Grain Salad
Yields: 5-6 Servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups Water 
• 2 cups Jasmine Rice
• 2 Zucchini (chopped)
• 1 bunch Asparagus (chopped) 
• 1 package sliced Mushrooms
• 1/2 Red Onion (diced)
• 1 15 oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained) 
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• Sea Salt
• Braggs Liquid Aminos or Water

 Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
• 1/3 cup Braggs Liquid Aminos 
• 1/4 cup Water
• 2 tsp. Ginger
• 2 tsp. Garlic

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Mix Water & Rice together in IP
3. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
4. Press "Manual" button & reduce time to 5 minutes
5. When done, use manual release method for 10 minutes, then quick release
6. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out Veggies & Chickpeas
7. Spray each with a little Braggs or Water
8. Sprinkle with Seasonings, mix to coat
9. Bake for 25 minutes
10. Stir roasted Veggies/Chickpeas into Rice & place in fridge to chill
11. Blend Dressing ingredients together and dress salad just before serving

Hoff’s Hummus Pasta

Hoff’s Hummus Pasta
Yields: 6-8 serving
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. Whole Wheat Pasta
• 1 Zucchini (shredded)
• 1 Cucumber (de-seeded & chopped)
• 1 15 oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Organic Corn (rinsed & drained)
• 1 2.5 oz. can Sliced Black Olives (rinsed & drained)
• 1 cup Shredded Carrots
• 1 cup oil-free Hummus
• 1/4 cup Braggs

Directions:

1. Cook Pasta according to directions, rinse with cold water
2. Meanwhile mix together Hummus & Braggs in a large bowl
3. To the same bowl stir together remaining ingredients
4. Allow to chill in the fridge before serving

Hoff's Simple Side Salad

Hoff's Simple Side Salad
Serves: 1
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 handfuls Romaine Lettuce (chopped)
• 3 tbsp. Chickpeas
• 1 tbsp. Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing

Directions:

1. In a 4 cup Pyrex bowl add Salad Dressing
2. Top with Chickpeas
3. Place the Lettuce on top
4. Seal with the lid
5. Shake until everything is well coated

Hoff's Thoughts: I have this salad everyday - once for lunch and again for dinner.  I prefer to shake my salad - it may not be pretty, but I really like how everything gets equally coated in dressing. 

The reason I make this salad in the order that I do is because I make my lunch salad the night before so as I'm running out the door for work, it's ready to go.  The Chickpeas in the middle act as a moisture barrier between the Dressing & Lettuce. 

As I make this salad daily, I prep the ingredients in bulk.  I chop six Romaine Hearts at a time, drying in salad spinner and storing in a ziplock bag with a paper towel to collect any residual moisture.  I rinse and drain two 15 oz. cans of Chickpeas and store in a Pyrex dish.  I also make the Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing in bulk - increasing the Vinegar, Braggs & Mustard to 1/2 cup each and the Maple Syrup & Tahini to 1/4 cup each.

Hoff's Taco Salad

Hoff's Taco Salad

Yields: 2 Entree Salads
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free

Ingredients:

• 3 cups chopped Romaine

• TVP “Meat”
• 3/4 cup TVP

• 2 tbsp Walnuts (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp Tomato Paste

• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Organic Corn (rinsed & drained)
• 2 Roma Tomatoes (diced)
• 1/2 Sweet Onion (chopped)
• 1 Avocado (chunked)
• 1 Lime
• 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• Season with Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Rehydrate TVP, drain, mix in remaining Meat ingredients; marinate at least 15 minutes
2. Air-fry TVP Meat, Black Beans, Corn & Onions at 400 for 8 minutes
3. Toss with juice of Lime
4. Assemble Salad, finish with Avocado, Nutritional Yeast & Salt

Healthy Hoff: Lentils can be swapped out for TVP if you prefer; reduce cooking time to 5 minutes.

Toasted Seed Salad Topper

Toasted Seed Salad Topper
Yields: About 3 cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 1 cup Sesame Seeds
• 1 cup Sunflower Seeds
• 1 cup Raisins
• 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp.Onion Powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp. Cumin
• 1 tbsp. Chili Powder

Directions:

1. Bring a non-stick pan to medium-high heat
2. Toast Sesame & Sunflower Seeds, stirring until Seeds become fragrant and begin to pop, turning a golden color
3. Turn off heat
4. Stir in Raisins & Seasonings until well combined
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool

Hoff Thoughts: This will keep well in an airtight container (like a mason jar) in the cupboard for a few months.  Can also be used to enhance rice dishes or anything that needs a little boost.

Hoff's German Potato Salad

Hoff's German Potato Salad
Yields: 5 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs. Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes (quartered)
• 1 Red Onion (diced)
• 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2-3 Bay Leaves 
• 3 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 3 tbsp. Veggie Broth
• 1 tbsp. Liquid Smoke
• 1 tbsp. Braggs
• 1 tsp. Whole Grain Mustard

Directions:

1. Add 1 tsp. Sea Salt, &  Bay Leaves to a large pot of water, stir & bring to a simmer
2. Add Potatoes & Onions, simmer until Potatoes are fork tender, about 5-10 minutes
3. Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together liquid ingredients
4. Drain Potatoes & return to cooking pot a few seconds to allow the water to dry off from the heat of the pot
5. Pour dressing over Potatoes and mix well to coat
6. Sprinkle with Nutritional Yeast and mix well to coat
7. Serve warm or room temperature

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