Crunchy Green Goddess Salad
Prep. Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
-
Servings
3-4 plates
Difficulty
Easy
Gluten-Free, dairy-free, egg-free
None
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This crunchy green goddess salad is a vegan riff on the viral TikTok sensation. Finely chopped cabbage, cucumber and scallions are tossed in a vegan green goddess dressing made from avocado, cashews and tofu. It’s a dairy‑free, high‑protein salad that makes a satisfying meal or side and stays crisp for days.
Ingredients
For the Salad
1/2 medium white cabbage, chopped
1 English cucumber, chopped
5 scallion stalks, chopped
For the Dressing
3.5oz (100g) super-firm tofu
2 medium avocados, pitted and peeled
1 cup baby spinach leaves, rinsed well
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup (4.5oz/130g) raw unsalted cashews
1/3 lemon squeeze
2 tbsps olive oil
2 tbsps silan
3 tbsps nutritional yeast
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Soak the cashews in boiled-hot water for 20 minutes. Discard water.
Chop the cucumbers and scallions to 1/2 inch pieces.
Chop the cabbage as well (first slice it, then chop the slices).
Place all chopped vegetables in a large serving bowl.
To a food processor, add all of the dressing ingredients, and grind/mix until smooth and consistent.
Right before serving, pour the dressing on top of the vegetables, and carefully combine everything together until consistent.
Serve fresh!
Notes
It is okay to use extra-firm tofu, (rather than 'super' firm).
For a soy-free salad, skip the tofu.
Silan can be substituted with Agava or a preferred natural sweetner, though silan pairs best with the rest of the flavors in this dressing.
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When we hosted a summer dinner recently, we wanted something that felt fresh and thoughtful without requiring a lot of time or fuss in the kitchen. This salad came together naturally—raw yellow beet for crunch and earthiness, sweet dried figs for a touch of richness, and peppery arugula balanced by the light, delicate alfalfa sprouts. The date-mustard dressing adds just the right hint of sweetness and tang to bring it all together. It wasn’t meant to steal the show, but quietly complemented the meal and fit perfectly with the relaxed, easygoing atmosphere we hoped to create.