Green Goddess Creamy Cabbage Salad (vegan)

This vegan salad is bursting with flavor. Lemon, garlic, and basil will take over your taste buds! Once you try this salad, you will be addicted! The dressing couldn't be easier. Throw all of the ingredients into a blender. Not to mention, it just might be one of the healthiest salads out there!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blender dressing, cold salad, green goddess salad, health food, healthy lunch, healthy salad, lunch time, salad, salad recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Michelle Kadera at The Happy and Wholesome Mommy

Equipment

1 high speed blender
1 large bowl

Ingredients

For the dressing

1 cup basil leaves
1 cup spinach
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 shallot
juice from 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes

For the salad

1 small head of green cabbage, thinly shredded
1 large green apple, peeled and diced
½ cup chopped chives *green onion could work, also
1½ cups sliced English cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber

Instructions

For the dressing, blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed. Set aside.
Chop the salad ingredients and add them to a large bowl.
Pour the dressing on top of the salad and mix well.
Secure the lid and store it in the refrigerator for at least an hour or two. (Serve chilled).

Notes

This salad will keep fresh and crisp in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container.

Make sure to use a high-speed blender (not a food processor) for the creamiest dressing.

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