This homemade Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing hits your taste buds in all the right places. It's the perfect topping for our Vegan Wedge Salad.
This yummy vegan blue cheese is not only plant-based and dairy-free, but the tangy, creamy goodness of this homemade version is ridiculously easy to make. Whether you're drizzling it over a Rainbow Salad, dipping veggies from your Healthy Girl Dinner plate, or slathering it on a Vegan Chicken Burger, this sauce checks all the boxes.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 100% Dairy-Free & Vegan: No cheese, no problem!
- Perfectly Creamy & Chunky: Smooth blended base with tofu chunks.
- Simple & Healthy: Made with clean, whole-food ingredients. Cashews may help to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. In addition, there are many benefits to eating tofu, including heart, bone, and brain health.
- Versatile: Ideal for salads, dips, or spreads.
What You Need to Make This Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
- Cashews: provide the creamy base
- Apple cider vinegar: for tanginess
- White miso paste: adds umami depth and saltiness
- Nutritional yeast: gives it a cheesy flavor
- Extra firm tofu, crumbled: mimics blue cheese texture
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found on the recipe card below.
How to Make Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing (Step-by-Step)
Step 1
Gently boil cashews in a pot of water for 3 to 5 minutes to soften. Then drain.
Step 2
Combine the softened cashews, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, miso paste, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, nutritional yeast, and water in a bullet blender.
Step 3
Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Salt to taste.
Step 4
With clean hands, crumble the tofu into small chunks. (Note: Use the rest of the tofu package to make air fryer tofu nuggets or a veggie tofu scramble.)
Step 5
Carefully add the base sauce and gently fold in the crumbled extra-firm tofu to achieve the chunky, classic blue cheese texture. Enjoy!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Pro Tips for the Best Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
- Quick-boiled (or soaked) cashews: For the creamiest consistency, don't skip this step. Soft cashews and a good blender give you the best results.
- Let it chill: The flavors develop even more after a few hours in the fridge.
- Taste and adjust: Add more lemon juice or vinegar for extra tang.
- Stronger “cheesy” flavor: Add an extra ½ teaspoon of nutritional yeast.
Ways to Use Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
- Drizzle over salads: Perfect for a vegan wedge salad or vegan Caesar salad.
- Dip for veggies: Carrots, celery, and bell peppers taste amazing with this creamy dip.
- Pair with buffalo cauliflower wings: A must-have for spicy wings!
- Spread: Add a tangy, creamy layer to your sandwiches and wraps.
- Use as a burger sauce: Elevate your vegan sliders or plant-based burgers.
Frequently Asked Questions
This homemade vegan blue cheese dressing will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Give it a good stir before using, as natural separation may occur.
Traditional blue cheese dressing gets its signature flavor from fermented cheese, but this dairy-free version recreates the tangy, umami-packed taste using plant-based ingredients. Cashews create the creamy base, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice add the signature tang, while crumbled tofu mimics the chunky texture of blue cheese.
This recipe is the perfect substitute! The combination of cashews, miso, and tofu creates a rich, tangy flavor similar to traditional blue cheese.
Yes! While it’s not identical, the tangy, creamy, and umami-packed flavors make it a fantastic and healthy alternative.
Yes! Replace the cashews with ½ cup silken tofu for a nut-free version. Reduce the water slightly for the same creamy texture.
This vegan blue cheese dressing is the perfect dairy-free alternative that's creamy, tangy, and full of flavor. Whether you're a longtime vegan or just looking for a healthier alternative, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup cashews, quick-boiled or soaked to soften
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon miso paste, yellow or white
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 Tablespoons crumbled extra firm tofu (drained and patted dry)
Instructions
- Gently boil cashews in a pot of water for 3 to 5 minutes to soften. Then drain.
- Combine the softened cashews, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, miso paste, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, nutritional yeast, and water in a bullet blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Salt to taste.
- With clean hands, crumble the tofu into small chunks. (Note: Use the rest of the tofu package to make air fryer tofu nuggets or a veggie tofu scramble.)
- Carefully add the base sauce and gently fold in the crumbled extra-firm tofu to achieve the chunky, classic blue cheese texture. Enjoy!
Notes
- Quick-boiled (or soaked) cashews: For the creamiest consistency, don't skip this step. Soft cashews and a good blender give you the best results.
- Let it chill: The flavors develop even more after a few hours in the fridge.
- Taste and adjust: Add more lemon juice or vinegar for extra tang.
- Stronger “cheesy” flavor: Add an extra ½ teaspoon of nutritional yeast.
- Pairings: Vegan Wedge Salad, Vegan Caesar Salad, or Vegan Chicken Burger.
- Leftovers: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Gigi & Sersie
This is a must on the vegan wedge salad. Great flavor and easy to make.
Rebecca A Clarke
This is a great recipe. I will add this to my salad dressing routine.
Gigi & Sersie
Wonderful! We're so glad you enjoy this recipe. Thank you for your feedback.