Soy-Free Creamy Mushroom Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Soy-Free Creamy Mushroom Salad, a wholesome and flavor-packed recipe perfect for plant-based and allergen-conscious eaters. Tender, golden-brown sautéed cremini mushrooms pair beautifully with crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion. The real star of this dish, however, is the luscious, dairy-free dressing made from creamy cashew butter, zesty lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard—a velvety, protein-rich alternative to traditional creamy dressings. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant salad is ideal as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even a meal prep staple. With its soy-free, vegan-friendly ingredients and satisfying textures, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and nourish your body!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Cremini mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Cashew butter
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 100 grams Baby spinach
• 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion

Directions

Step 1

Clean the cremini mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them thinly.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté them until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to a mixing bowl. Add in lemon juice, cashew butter, water, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk all the ingredients together until a creamy dressing forms.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, add baby spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced cucumber. Thinly slice half of a red onion and add it to the bowl as well.

Step 5

Add the sautéed mushrooms to the salad.

Step 6

Pour the cashew-based dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.

Step 7

Check for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

Serve immediately or let it chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator before serving for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(911.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	733.3

Total Fat 55.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2133.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 17.3g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 248.7mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1957.5mg	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: 65.1%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 25.9%