Description

A fresh and nutritious cabbage and cucumber salad tossed in a creamy avocado basil dressing, served with crunchy tortilla chips. This vibrant salad combines crisp vegetables with a rich, dairy-free dressing made from avocado, fresh herbs, and cashews, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad Ingredients

1 small cabbage, finely diced
1 cucumber, finely diced
1 bunch green onions, sliced
Tortilla chips, for serving

Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing Ingredients

1–2 avocados
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup spinach
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 cup cashews
1 cup cilantro
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Water, as needed to adjust consistency

Instructions

Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the finely diced cabbage, cucumber, and sliced green onions to form the base of the salad.
Make the Dressing: Add the avocados, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, spinach, nutritional yeast, cashews, cilantro, agave syrup, salt, and pepper into a blender or food processor.
Blend Until Smooth: Blend all dressing ingredients until creamy and smooth. If the dressing is too thick, gradually add water a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the creamy avocado basil dressing over the cabbage, cucumber, and green onion mixture.
Toss the Salad: Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
Serve: Transfer the dressed salad to a serving dish. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds, extra cilantro, or basil for added flavor and presentation.
Accompany with Tortilla Chips: Serve the salad alongside a generous portion of crunchy tortilla chips for contrast in texture.
Enjoy: Savor this fresh, vibrant, and creamy salad that combines crisp vegetables with a flavorful, healthy dressing.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh to retain the crispness of the cabbage and cucumber.
You can soak the cashews in warm water beforehand for 10-15 minutes to make blending easier and the dressing creamier.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice and agave to balance acidity and sweetness according to your taste.
The dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or roasted nuts.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cabbage salad, cucumber salad, avocado basil dressing, vegan salad, creamy dressing, tortilla chips, healthy salad