Cabbage and Cucumber Salad with Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing and Tortilla Chips
This Cabbage and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish, perfect for a light meal or a side dish. The creamy dressing made with avocado, basil, and cashews adds a rich and savory flavor, complemented by the crunch of fresh vegetables. Serve with tortilla chips for an added crispy delight.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- blender or food processor
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 small cabbage finely diced
- 1 cucumber finely diced
- 1 bunch green onions sliced
For the Dressing:
- 1-2 avocados
- 2 Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp agave
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Water if needed
To Serve:
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
Prepare the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the finely diced cabbage, cucumber, and sliced green onions.
Make the Dressing:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the avocados, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, spinach, nutritional yeast, cashews, cilantro, agave, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Combine Salad and Dressing:
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage, cucumber, and green onion mixture.
- Toss to ensure the vegetables are well-coated with the dressing.
Serve:
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and additional cilantro or basil if desired.
- Serve the salad with a side of tortilla chips for a crunchy, flavorful combination.
- Enjoy your fresh and nutritious Cabbage and Cucumber Salad with Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing, paired perfectly with tortilla chips!
Notes
This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day.
Adjust the dressing consistency with water as needed.
Add more lemon juice or salt to taste if desired.
Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and as a side dish for grilled meals.
Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful salad that combines the crispness of fresh vegetables with the creamy richness of avocado and herbs!
Adjust the dressing consistency with water as needed.
Add more lemon juice or salt to taste if desired.
Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and as a side dish for grilled meals.
Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful salad that combines the crispness of fresh vegetables with the creamy richness of avocado and herbs!
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal