Dairy-Free Creamy Mushroom Salad
Experience the perfect balance of earthy and fresh flavors with this Dairy-Free Creamy Mushroom Salad, a wholesome twist on the classic creamy salad without a single drop of dairy. Featuring golden-browned cremini mushrooms, crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is brought to life with a luscious cashew-based dressing infused with zesty lemon, garlic, and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it's the ultimate plant-based dish for a light lunch or a vibrant side. Garnished with fresh parsley, this hearty yet healthy recipe is ideal for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone seeking a flavorful dairy-free alternative filled with nutrient-packed ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 red onion
- 100 grams baby spinach
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 100 grams raw cashews
- 120 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
1. Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 2
2. Clean the cremini mushrooms with a damp towel and slice them thinly.
Step 3
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and the moisture has evaporated. Stir occasionally.
Step 4
4. Thinly slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado.
Step 5
5. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, cooked mushrooms, red onion slices, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
Step 6
6. To make the dressing, drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender along with 120 ml of water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic clove, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 7
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 8
8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1183.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1279.5 |
| Total Fat 95.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1311.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.2g | |
| Protein 42.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 28IU | 0% |
| Calcium 283.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3973.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories