Memorial Weekend

Our holiday weekend isn't over yet, but I wanted to post these recipes in case anyone is looking for a last minute addition to their BBQ. We had ours yesterday. At a party full of carnivores, no one even noticed these were plant based and healthy swaps. 

A few days ago, I asked my Facebook friends for some of their favorite "American foods" and I got a bunch of great answers. I was so surprised that more than one person mentioned macaroni salad. It's also a great potluck side, so I decided to make it this weekend. I also made a Memphis style coleslaw and a homemade lemonade (with coconut water!) Which, most people mixed with vodka. 

I hope you enjoy the rest of your Memorial weekend and these recipes too! 

PLANT BASED MACARONI SALAD 

1/2 # macaroni, cooked and drained

1/2 Cup sliced black olives (the short can is 1/2 cup) 

2 sticks of celery, diced small 

1/2 red bell pepper, diced small 

1/2 Cup green onion, prepped and sliced thin 

1 1/4 Cup veganaise 

2 1/2 Tablespoons white vinegar 

1 Tablespoon raw honey 

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of salt, or two

1 Tablespoon yellow mustard 

1 Cup frozen peas, thawed 

1/2 Cup diced red onion 

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. 

HEALTHY HOMEMADE LEMONADE (WITH COCONUT WATER) 

4 Cups coconut water 

Juice of 6-7 lemons 

6 Tablespoons agave nectar 

2 teaspoons lime juice 

Pinch of sea salt 

1 lemon sliced into thin rounds, seeds removed, for garnish 

Ice, to serve 

Mix all ingredients in a pitcher, excluding ice and lemon slices. Refrigerate and serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices. 

Yes, of course you can add vodka!

 

PLANT BASED MEMPHIS STYLE COLESLAW 

1 (16oz) bag of coleslaw mix 

2 teaspoons celery seeds

1/2 white onion, grated 

3/4 teaspoon salt 

1 Tablespoon raw honey 

2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 

2 Tablespoons dijon mustard 

1/2 teaspoon black pepper 

1 Cup veganaise 

1/2 Cup chopped fresh parsley

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Do not mix more than 20 minutes before serving. Will not keep without getting "soggy" but I don't mind it that way either!