Johanna,
Thanks! And reliable can be really good, sometimes. Hearts of palm are great–they’re kind of a cross between a marinated artichoke and raw zucchini. . .no, not really–you’ve just got to try them!

veganhomemade,
I know what you mean about that a/c running. I think I just couldn’t get the energy together to heat something up!

Romina,
Always nice to have a cold, crisp salad on a hot day, isn’t it?

CCV,
Hard to believe you hated salads when you eat so many veggies now! But I guess “veggies” and “salad” aren’t necessarily synonymous.

Hippolyra,
I’ll look forward to seeing your version of the bean salad–there are so many, and they’re all good!

Deb,
Thanks! I have gotten much more flexible on that count than I used to be, too! Life’s too short and, as you said, there’s always traffic!

Ashley,
So glad to give you something new to try! I adore egg salad too and used to eat it all the time when I was in university. Let me know how you like these if you give them a try.

Courtney,
Glad the cole slaw appeals–I think of it more as a cabbage/fruit salad for some reason. The cleanse has been great–I’m going to post a wrap-up next post.

Lisa,
Yep, that mint sure does come in handy! Looking forward to another great roundup as well.

Lizzie,
Aww, thanks so much! And I can see why you won that vote .

Kevin,
Thanks! I’m a big dill lover, and I think it adds a lovely flavor to this dish.

atxvegn,
Thanks so much! It was actually fun to write and suss out the details. And I’ve been enjoying the process, too (unfortunately, I don’t always eat “clean” as you do!)

Lucy,
Aww, thanks for the boost (or are you just easily impressed?).

Shellyfish,
Har har! (Now everybody’s a comedian–!!). Glad you liked them.

Giz,
Very perceptive of you. Yes, actually, I DO have a bit of a “split personality,” according to my HH–after all, I’m a Libra, so I’m always shifting between two opposites in an effort to achieve balance (still eludes me, unfortunately!!).

Grumpychair,
Aren’t hearts of palm great? Once I discovered them, I put them in everything for a while. So glad you’re going to try the nibbles! Let me know how they come out (and I’m sure Hershey’s will be fine–is there a reason it wouldn’t be?).

Lisa,
Glad you like it! Let me know how it turns out if you do try it.

happy herbivore,
I’m bowled over by all your kind comments–thanks so much. When I look at your site (and recipes!), then I really see “awesome” (and can’t wait for that cookbook!)

holler,
Glad you like it! Let me know what you think.

I was never a ‘salad person’. I always found them to be boring and drab. But, then again, maybe it has to do with the fact that I always ate lettuce and tomato salad with icky Italian dressing. The only thing that could ever spruce it up for me (as a youngling back then) was sharp cheese.

Now I’ve finally realized how awesome salad can be. I even went to an all-raw, fresh, organic restaurant last night that served some of the BEST tasting salads I’ve ever had. Yet… I just can’t bring myself to make them.

In truth, salads can be very filling and energizing. But the last thing I’m thinking when I’m absolutely ravenous and my blood sugar’s extremely low is, ‘You know what I could go for? A big salad!’ No. I’m thinking bread, pasta, salty, sugary, greasy madness.

You’d think with such bright, beautiful colors that are meant to attract us and our appetites, we’d be all over it. But, no. We humas would rather white food. White, boring food. Ah, where is the sense in that?

But you know what? You’ve inspired me to get on the salad wagon. You are very right about the comfort in it. It is simply the guilt-free way of filling your belly and saving your energy (not having to cook is an easy day indeed!). Well, nevermind SAVING your energy, but adding to it.

I think I’ll give a go at some of these recipes. It’s about time I stop abusing my body with junk!

Sorry for the extremely long, rambling comment. You just got me thinking… a lot!