November 13th, 2024
Recipes
Crouton Salad with Cashew Balsamic Dressing
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 20"
This Crouton Salad with Cashew Balsamic Dressing is tossed with garlicky croutons, bell pepper, tomatoes, blue cheese, and a creamy-thick balsamic dressing. Filling, crunchy, and delicious!
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
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For the Salad
- 3 ounces spring mix
- 1 heaping cup garlic croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese) For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup raw cashews (not roasted)
- 3 4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (optional, Note 1)
- 1/2 teaspoon low-sodium tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine all of the dressing ingredients with an immersion blender or small standing blender until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper, adding more water for a thinner consistency. Note: This dressing will thicken when refrigerated.
- Step 2: Toss the spring mix with a little olive oil in a serving bowl. Top with the croutons, bell pepper, tomato, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing, to taste, and toss to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy! Any extra dressing will last up to 1 week refrigerated.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: To make your own all-purpose seasoning mix, combine 1/2 teaspoon paprika + 1/2 teaspoon onion powder + 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder + 1/4 teaspoon oregano + 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
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Crouton Salad with Cashew Balsamic Dressing
PT20M 3 ounces spring mix 1 heaping cup garlic croutons (store-bought or homemade) 1 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese) 1/4 cup raw cashews (not roasted) 3 4 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning (optional, Note 1) 1/2 teaspoon low-sodium tamari 1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional) salt and pepper, to taste Gluten Free 3 Servings
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