Paleo Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Indulge in the crisp, bold flavors of this Paleo Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing, a wholesome twist on a timeless favorite! Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and smoky pieces of cooked bacon, this salad is a vibrant medley of textures and tastes. The star of the dish is a luscious dairy-free blue "cheese" dressing made from soaked cashews, zesty lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, delivering a creamy richness without compromising on Paleo principles. Perfect for a quick 20-minute meal, this salad is not only nutritious and satisfying but also free from dairy and refined sugars. Serve it as a hearty lunch, a light dinner, or a delightful addition to your next gathering, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s both indulgent and guilt-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 4 slices Cooked bacon
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the dairy-free blue 'cheese' dressing. Place the raw cashews in a bowl, cover them with water, and let them soak for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 2

Once the cashews have soaked, drain them and place them in a blender or food processor. Add in lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, water, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the chopped fresh chives. Adjust the seasoning if needed and set aside.

Step 4

For the salad, wash and dry the romaine lettuce then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado and add to the salad.

Step 7

Chop the cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad.

Step 8

Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Drizzle the prepared dairy-free blue 'cheese' dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Classic Salad with creamy and zesty dairy-free blue 'cheese' dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1485.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1249.6

Total Fat 84.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 31.7mg	0%
Sodium 3120.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 52.7g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 365.3mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 3815.1mg	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: 56.2%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 28.1%