Dairy-Free Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Dairy-Free Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing—a perfect balance of fresh, crisp vegetables and a creamy, tangy dressing, all crafted without a drop of dairy. This recipe features a vibrant medley of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and the zesty bite of red onion, all brought together by a luscious dairy-free blue cheese dressing. Made with dairy-free yogurt, mayonnaise, and crumbles, the dressing is infused with apple cider vinegar, garlic, and onion powder, creating a rich and flavorful complement to the salad. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives, this quick and easy dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing starter. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or just looking to try something new, this dairy-free twist on a classic is sure to delight your taste buds!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Dairy-free blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Dairy-free plain yogurt
- 0.25 cup Dairy-free mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the salad base by washing and drying the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Step 4
To make the dairy-free blue cheese dressing, in a small mixing bowl, combine the dairy-free blue cheese crumbles, dairy-free plain yogurt, and dairy-free mayonnaise.
Step 5
Add apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the dressing mixture. Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined.
Step 6
Chop the fresh chives finely and stir them into the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the salad is evenly coated.
Step 8
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (917.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 974.9 |
| Total Fat 82.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2954.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.2g | |
| Protein 17.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 312.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1447.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories