Vegan Creamy Kale Salad
Revitalize your salad routine with this Vegan Creamy Kale Salad—an irresistible blend of vibrant vegetables and a luscious, dairy-free dressing. Packed with nutrient-rich kale, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red onion, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. The star of the show is the homemade cashew-based dressing, infused with bright lemon juice, savory nutritional yeast, and a hint of maple syrup for balance, creating a creamy, flavor-packed coating for the greens. Top it all off with creamy avocado slices for a satisfying finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy vegan recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a healthy dinner side, or meal prep. Serve it fresh, or let it sit to intensify its bold, tangy flavors—either way, this kale salad is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups kale leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the kale. Remove the tough stems and wash the leaves thoroughly. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the kale.
Step 3
To create the creamy dressing, soak the raw cashews in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften them, then drain.
Step 4
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic clove, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the kale and veggies in the bowl. Use your hands or a salad spoon to massage the dressing into the kale leaves, ensuring everything is well coated.
Step 6
Slice the avocado and place the slices on top of the salad.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1224.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1243.4 |
| Total Fat 76.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1498.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 120.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.2g | |
| Protein 50.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 741.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4390.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories