Vegan Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Vegan Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing—a plant-based twist on a timeless favorite! Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this salad is as refreshing as it is satisfying. The real star of the show, however, is the homemade vegan blue cheese dressing made from creamy cashews, zesty lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and flavorful crumbled tofu, offering all the tangy, savory notes you love without any dairy. Perfect for a quick 20-minute meal or an impressive starter, this salad is a delicious, nutrient-packed option for those seeking a healthy and cruelty-free alternative. Whether you’re vegan or simply looking to explore plant-based recipes, this dish delivers bold flavors and irresistible textures in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, arugula, spinach)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Vegan blue cheese dressing
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, chopped
- 0.25 cup Crumbled tofu (for texture)
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the vegan blue cheese dressing. Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften.
Step 2
Drain the cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Transfer the cashew mixture to a bowl and stir in the chopped chives and crumbled tofu. Mix well; this will mimic the texture of traditional blue cheese crumbles.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 5
Drizzle the salad with the prepared vegan blue cheese dressing and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Vegan Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1076.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 812.3 |
| Total Fat 48.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2109.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.4g | |
| Protein 34.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 504.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2404.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories