Vegan Cheese Salad with Strawberries and Pecans

A festive, vibrant salad that harmonizes fresh flavors and diverse textures, featuring crisp garden greens and the natural sweetness of sun-ripened strawberries. This dish is elevated by the inclusion of rich, creamy plant-based cheese and toasted pecans for a delightful crunch, offering a balanced and refreshing culinary experience ideal as a light starter or a sophisticated accompaniment to a modern Mediterranean meal.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Prepare the vegetarian goat cheese by crumbling pressed tofu and blending with the indicated ingredients.
2Set the cheese aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the salad.
3In a large bowl, add washed and dried leafy vegetables, and cut into small pieces if desired.
4Combine chopped strawberries, cucumbers and optional pecans with the vegetables.
5Finish with the vegetarian goat cheese crumbs and pour over the sauce before serving.
6Keep the dressing and salad separate to maintain freshness.
7Note that tender leafy vegetables may soften after a day or two in the refrigerator, while the goat cheese and sauce can last up to 5 days.
8To keep it fresh, mix only the amount of salad you want to eat each day.

Ingredients

5 oz mixed greens, 1 serving vegan goat cheese, 10 oz fresh strawberries, 5 oz cucumber, 1 oz pecans (optional), strawberry tahini dressing as needed

Nutrition

Calories: 78
Protein: 3.1g
Carbs: 12.4g

Chef tips

For added crunch, try sunflower seeds or swap the dressing for a lemon tahini version. Reduce strawberries for a less sweet salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 78
Protein: 3.1g
Carbs: 12.4g

Chef tips

For added crunch, try sunflower seeds or swap the dressing for a lemon tahini version. Reduce strawberries for a less sweet salad.

Culinary reasoning

A festive, vibrant salad that harmonizes fresh flavors and diverse textures, featuring crisp garden greens and the natural sweetness of sun-ripened strawberries. This dish is elevated by the inclusion of rich, creamy plant-based cheese and toasted pecans for a delightful crunch, offering a balanced and refreshing culinary experience ideal as a light starter or a sophisticated accompaniment to a modern Mediterranean meal.

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