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Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing

The best Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing (or dip) that's chunky, creamy and full of tang! It happens to be oil free, made with whole foods and good for you, too. Perfect for a vegan wedge salad or dipping cauliflower buffalo wings in!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chilling time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 block firm tofu
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Instructions

  • Soak the raw cashew pieces in hot water for 5-10 minutes. I heat up water in my electric kettle and pour it over the cashews to soak.
  • Drain the cashews and add to a high powered blender. Now add 3/4 cup fresh water, the white vinegar, lemon juice, onion powder, dill and salt, and blend until very smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the creamy mixture from the blender into a bowl (or a covered container for the refrigerator). Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, and then crumble into the dressing. Stir gently to mix, and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 20 minutes before serving, so the flavors can mingle together.
  • Serve as a dressing for salads, or a dip for vegetables or buffalo cauliflower wings. It will thicken in the refrigerator, so simply thin it with a few tablespoons of water before using if desired. It will stay good for 5-6 days, and it is freezable. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. You really need a high powered blender such as a Vitamix to make this dressing taste good. If you don't have one, I would substitute 1 cup of vegan mayo for the cashews and water. Then you can simply whisk the ingredients together in a bowl, then add in the crumbled tofu. 
  2. To make a wedge salad, slice a head of iceberg lettuce into wedges. Make a batch of Tempeh Bacon, then crumble it on top of the lettuce along with diced tomatoes, chives, avocados and drizzle blue cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg