Salad with Spicy Cashew Dressing

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Recipe Intro From shredhappens

@shredhappens says this is one of the best salads he has ever had! This low-carb salad is packed with vegetables, and the spicy cashew dressing is a great source of plant-based protein. 

Want more recipes like this? Check out our low-carb recipe feed. We love this Cabbage Salad with Ginger Dressing. Looking for a healthy treat to enjoy after your meal? Try these Stuffed Medjool Dates!

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Salad Base

ingredients

  • 1/2 purple cabbage, finely shredded
  • 3 persian cucumbers, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
  • Handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 small avocado, diced

Spicy Cashew Dressing

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 chunk ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 green chili (optional)
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • small handful cilantro
  • red chili flakes, to taste
  • sea salt

Method

  • Step 1

    Add the ingredients for the salad base to a large bowl, then begin working on the dressing.

  • Step 2

    In a blender, combine all of the ingredients for the dressing. Blend until it forms a smooth, creamy mixture.

  • Step 3

    Taste the dressing. You may want to adjust acidity by adding more lime juice, bring out the flavors by adding more salt, or control the spicy level by adding more cashews if you want it less spicy or more chili flakes if you want it more spicy.

  • Step 4

    Top your dressing with the dressing, top with white sesame seeds, give it a good toss, then enjoy as is, with chips/crackers, or as a side to your main dish.