Vegan Classic Blue Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Vegan Classic Blue Cheese Salad, a plant-based twist on a timeless favorite! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cool cucumber slices, this salad is a fresh and satisfying meal in itself. The star of the dish is creamy vegan blue cheese, perfectly complemented by the crunch of toasted walnuts. A tangy homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together with a balance of zest and sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with textures and flavors, this vibrant vegan blue cheese salad is perfect as a light main course or show-stopping appetizer. Whether you're hosting or looking for a quick, healthy lunch option, this recipe delivers bold taste with a vegan-friendly charm!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 100 grams Baby spinach
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 50 grams Walnuts
- 150 grams Vegan blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach thoroughly. Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and combine with the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the red onion thinly and add to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Roughly chop the walnuts and set aside.
Step 5
Crumble the vegan blue cheese using your hands and set aside.
Step 6
For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 8
Top the salad with crumbled vegan blue cheese and chopped walnuts before serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1423.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1254.7 |
| Total Fat 103.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 24.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2559.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.1g | |
| Protein 32.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 483.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2370.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories