Vegan Classic Blue Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Vegan Classic Blue Cheese Sauce, a plant-based twist on the beloved dressing that’s perfect for salads, dipping, or drizzling over hearty burgers. Made with a silky blend of soaked cashews, full-fat coconut milk, and tangy additions like apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and olive brine, this recipe masterfully captures the bold savory notes of traditional blue cheese. Crumbled tofu mimics the chunky texture, while nutritional yeast and white miso paste create an umami-rich depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dairy-free blue cheese sauce is an irresistible fusion of flavor and texture, making it an essential for vegans and omnivores alike. Whether you're hosting a party or simply elevating your everyday meals, this easy-to-make sauce is sure to be a crowd favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive brine (from a jar of green olives)
- 0.5 cup firm tofu
Instructions
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, white miso paste, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
Cook the mixture while stirring constantly for about 4-5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the olive brine.
Gently crumble the firm tofu into the sauce, stirring carefully to maintain some texture, resembling blue cheese chunks.
Allow the sauce to cool before serving or refrigerate to thicken further.
Serve the Vegan Classic Blue Cheese Sauce drizzled over salads, as a dip for veggies, or as a sauce for burgers and sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.5 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.2 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2542 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.9 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1887 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
