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Formerly The Raw Project - Running on a Healthy Vegan Diet

Avocado Blue Cheese Dressing

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It must be getting closer to Friday because Miko is pouting at me again for being busy all week.

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I feel like pouting too after this work week, but there is a long and awesome weekend to look forward to! And check out the kale in the AeroGarden after only 14 days!

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It really is growing about 5 times faster – whoa! And the cilantro is going nuts too, looking forward to harvesting for fresh salads and dressings!

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Yeah, I bought another cheap bag of avocados from Grocery Outlet and have been working through them this week. I decided to use one in an avocado based vegan blue “cheese” dressing. Sure, there are vegan blue cheese dressings you can buy, but the ingredient list can be a little scary for regular consumption. This version gets it’s creamy texture from avocado, not a blend of oils, and tangy flavor from a hearty dose of apple cider vinegar. And you can kick it up by adding more vinegar and sriracha if you’re feeling feisty.

Avocado Blue Cheese Dressing

  • 1 medium avocado, seeded and scooped.
  • 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp. miso paste
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • dash of sriracha
  • ½ cup water, as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend to a smooth and creamy texture. Serve and enjoy! Makes 4 servings.

Okay, so it’s a vibrant green color, but still tangy and kicky like blue cheese.

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Perfect for this hearty kale salad with apple and kidney beans.

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The dressing can also be used as a dip or spread and would probably be awesome on apple slices of a veggie burger.

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Comments

    • Thanks! And we’re having fun with the AeroGarden, can’t wait to snip fresh kale for salads! And try the seed started tray for our garden.

  2. Awesome take on blue cheese dressing! Perhaps I should call it green cheese dressing though, based on that brilliant avocado addition… Even better, if you ask me. ;)