Vegan Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Indulge in the refreshing twist of this Vegan Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing, a vibrant and healthy dish that truly satisfies! Featuring a colorful medley of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, julienned carrots, and tangy red onion, this salad is both visually stunning and packed with nutrients. The star of the recipe lies in the creamy, homemade vegan blue cheese dressing, crafted from blended cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and crumbled tofu for that authentic texture and bold flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or a side at dinner, this plant-based salad is ready in just 20 minutes and guaranteed to delight vegans and non-vegans alike. Whether you're searching for dairy-free recipes, nutritious salad ideas, or a new twist on a classic dish, this one’s an absolute must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, arugula, spinach)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Vegan blue cheese dressing
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, chopped
- 0.25 cup Crumbled tofu (for texture)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegan blue cheese dressing. Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften.
Drain the cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the cashew mixture to a bowl and stir in the chopped chives and crumbled tofu. Mix well; this will mimic the texture of traditional blue cheese crumbles.
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red onion.
Drizzle the salad with the prepared vegan blue cheese dressing and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Vegan Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2109 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2405 mg | 51% | |
*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.
