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Vegan blue cheese dressing in a glass wide mouth jar with a wooden spoon in it.

Blue Cheese Dressing (Vegan)

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: 8 ounces
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

This vegan blue cheese dressing is packed with rich and tangy flavors just like the traditional version. The cashews create a smooth and creamy base while the nutritional yeast and miso paste add the cheesy, umami-rich flavor. Tofu crumble is used to add characteristics of blue cheese crumbles texture. Use it as a dressing on your favorite salads, with veggies, or on sandwiches, and more!

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ block firm tofu crumbled
  • 4 tablespoon dill fresh or dried

METHOD
 

  • Submerge cashews in a bowl with boiling water and soak them for 25 minutes. Drain out the water before blending.
  • In the meantime, crumble tofu into a mixing bowl using your hands. Set aside.
    Note - When using a super firm or extra firm tofu, there is usually no need to press it. However, if there is liquid remaining in the tofu, then it is necessary to press the tofu before crumbling it.
  • Place all the ingredients into a high speed blender minus the crumbled tofu and dill. Blend till smooth. Taste make sure you do not have small chunks of cashews in it.
  • In a small mixing bowl - Fold in the crumbled firm tofu and chopped dill with the blended cream dressing till well combined.
  • Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

NOTES

  • Soak the cashews: Test your cashews and make sure they split apart easily for the smoothest vegan blue cheese dressing consistency.
  • Press the tofu: If your tofu appears quite wet, remove the excess moisture by pressing it between a hard surface with a heavy object on top (like a cast-iron skillet).
  • Chill before serving: Let the dressing sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and the texture to thicken.
  • Blend thoroughly: To achieve an ultra-creamy dressing, Make sure there are no cashew chunks left in the blended mixture. Continue blending if necessary.
  • Stir the tofu in last: To maintain the crumbled “blue cheese” texture, fold in the tofu crumbles after blending the other ingredients.

NUTRITION

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: All, American
Keyword: best vegan blue cheese dressing, vegan blue cheese dressing
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