Chopped Salad with Nut Sauce

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Chopped Salad with Nut Sauce! This colorful medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, shredded carrot, and fresh parsley is a feast for the senses. The star of the dish is the creamy, irresistible nut sauce made from raw cashews, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup, blended to perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is a perfect option for a refreshing lunch, a crowd-pleasing side, or a healthy dinner. Whether served as-is or paired with your favorite protein, this flavorful salad is a delicious way to incorporate wholesome, plant-based ingredients into your meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.25 cup Parsley
• 0.5 cup Raw cashews
• 0.25 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce or tamari
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and chop it into small cubes. Add to the bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad along with the finely diced red bell pepper.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and shred the carrot. Add these to the bowl as well.

Step 5

Chop the parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 6

Prepare the nut sauce: In a blender, combine the raw cashews, water, olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, soy sauce (or tamari), salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Blend the nut sauce on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add a small amount of water to thin the sauce, if desired, to achieve your preferred consistency.

Step 9

Pour the nut sauce over the chopped salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a light main or as a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(868.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	797.1

Total Fat 54.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1611.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 37.6g
Protein 17.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170.3mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1795.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 34.2%