Plant-Based Alternative to Traditional Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe
Title: Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing for Your Snack Attack
Hey there! This kick-ass vegan spin on classic blue cheese dressing is bomb for dipping our Easy Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, or any damn thing you fancy munching on. Firm tofu chunks create that chunky blue cheese like texture we all love, while umami superstars like nutritional yeast and white miso deliver a slammin' savory funk to the creamy base of vegan mayo and spices. Thin it down with some non-dairy milk for a pourable dressing to toss on salads.
Pro-tip: Plan on pressing the tofu at least 30 minutes ahead. Squeezin' out as much moisture as possible is essential for the badass texture of this dressing. And don't get any ideas about usakin' silken tofu (it'll just turn to mush). Peep vegan chefs' top tips and hacks for tofu to level up your skills.
Grocery List: You can find nooch (slang for nutritional yeast) in the health food section of most regular stores, or get your nooch online. Miso paste is also available in the same section, but make certain to snag the white miso (which is the mildest form of miso, compared to yellow and red). We're also vibin' with Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo, but use whatever vegan mayo is your favorite dawg.
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients (8)
- 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dry dill
- 1/4 cup firm tofu, pressed in advance and crumbled; see note (you may not need the full amount)
Instructions
- Combine vegan mayo, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, and white miso in a medium bowl. Give it a good mix until everything comes together.
- Add the crumbled tofu to the bowl; pressing it ahead helps create the proper chunky blue cheese texture, so don't skip that step! Start with a bit and add more tofu until the sauce is as chunky as you'd like.
- Stir in the dill. Serve in a small bowl or ramekin for dippin' your vegan buffalo cauliflower bites, or whatever you're snackin' on.
Remember: Pressin' the tofu ahead is crucial for the perfect blue cheese texture. Don't skip that step!
Your Grocery List: You'll need nutritional yeast, white miso paste, vegan mayo, onion powder, garlic powder, dry dill, firm tofu, apple cider vinegar. Happy snackin'!
- For a perfect vegan blue cheese dressing, consider crumbling firm tofu and mixing it with nutritional yeast, vegan mayo, and white miso paste to create a chunky texture that resembles traditional blue cheese.
- Nutritional yeast can be found in the health food section of most regular stores, or it can be purchased online, making it a convenient ingredient for many recipes.
- During the preparation process, it's essential to press the tofu for at least 30 minutes before using it in the dressing to eliminate excess moisture and achieve the desired texture.
