I have been craving fresh veggies lately. I’ve also been wanting to make more raw recipes. Remember my cashew tomato dip? I made another one that was raw, and while I was making that I had an idea I’ve thought about for a month or so…
Ranch dressing. Raw ranch dressing.
1 1/2 cups raw cashews
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup cold-pressed olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
5 chives, finely chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon oregano
sea salt
Pulse cashews in food processor to fine powder. Add onion powder, oregano, sea salt – process. Add acv, olive oil, garlic, chives – process until thoroughly combined.
Yum.
I pressed some tofu. I am patiently awaiting the arrival of my tofu press; until then, this is my method:
Ha! It works. I cannot WAIT to use my tofu press! 
I then coated my pressed tofu with my raw ranch.
Baked tofu for 17 minutes at 375.
Our salads contained:
chopped romaine
chopped iceberg
(I love my new lettuce keeper… I want two of these!)
chopped red bell pepper
broccoli
Daiya cheese!
marcona almonds
Salads topped with warm baked ranchy tofu. Paired with raw carrot crackers from Pure Market Express:
This salad was so very tasty. I love this ranch, I love baked tofu, I love warm toppings on salad, I love marcona almonds! I *finally* found Daiya cheese, and it is as tasty amazing as everyone has said – almost buttery in flavor. Daiya needs to make a goat cheese and a brie, and I could possibly be completely dairy free!
Salads:
Basil loves his broccoli, also!
He likes my envitote, too…
Happy Friday!
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Before I got a tofu press, I used my Greek Lexicon to press it. It totally worked, too
Oh yum. Love this idea. I must try this one out! I like warm toppings on my salads too – like grilled veggies. Happy Friday!
I’m so glad you got to try Daiya! It is definitely revolutionary as far as vegan cheese goes. And you are going to absolutely love your tofu press too. Mine has totally made my life easier!
Daiya is SO good!! I cannot believe how good… or that I waited so long to search for it…
Yes I cannot wait to use my tofu press!
your dog likes broccoli?!!! that is really impressive! (i don’t even like broccoli unless it has cheese on it lol)
happy friday to you
This looks sooooo good!!! Ranch dressing is something I miss dearly!
I LOVE that lettuce keeper… where did you get it, and which brand is it??
Have a beautiful day,
J
isn’t that the Most Awesome Thing?
it’s called ‘Lettuce Keeper’ and the brand is Progressive. You can get it here. It has a dial vent for all kinds of veggies.
Aww Basil, precious.
Come cook tofu for me, I’m nervous. But really anything in ranch is much more awesome.
I will make you ranchy tofu someday… which we will enjoy with some Rogue.
Aww, I love that Basil eats broccoli!
My dog wont touch anything green!
Love that Basil likes Brococoli. It’s one of Dottie’s favorites too…along with carrots, green beans, cucumber, green pepper, zucchini…ALL veggies!
This is a recipe I’ve been needing in my life! I <3 ranch and CRAVE it but my stomach can't handle it. Kristina to the rescue! Billy and I are also obsessed with marcona almonds. The flavor can't be beat.
Just wanted to say that I LOVE your kettle (slash tofu press). I am a big fan of tea kettles.
you may like it even more if I tell you there’s a Hohner Harmonica as the whistle. It’s a nice melody.
Looks fantastic! I love adding tofu to everything these days. The tofu xpress if fantastic! You are going to love it. So will Basil!
That salad looks epic. As for my tofu press? I use my knife block. Works like a charm.
Awww Basil!!! Hudson love broccoli too! SO cute!
I wish I could eat tofu but I am allergic to soy
It would make my protein consumption easier!
You are so freaking cute with your kettle press!
xxoo
I love that lettuce container too — I’ll have to look for one of those.
Great looking salad, I too crave raw veggies in the summertime!
Cute tea pot
I LOVE this lettuce container… I want TWO of them for ALL my veggies !! You can get one here!!
What a cute idea for a tofu press! I’ve been eating tofu for 23 years (I’m Asian after all lol) and I’ve never heard of a tofu press until recently. I want to get one though!
Aw, the tea kettle is super adorable!! (Almost as much as that little pooch
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This looks yummy…my dogs love broccoli too! I wish I felt motivation to get this creative with food.
you can get creative with your SMOOTHIES when you get your get your VITA !!
I love ranch dressing, but it’s so hard to find a good one without weird soy oils or dairy in it. I can’t wait to try you recipe and put it on a salad. Thanks, girl!
I was admiring your kettle, too (hardcore tea addict here). Are you serious? It has a harmonica?! I want it! Where did you find it?
I hope you like it, it was pretty amazing (and I was pretty amazed by that!!)
Let me know how it goes.
I cannot recall where I bought my kettle, I’ve had it for years… but they are here : http://astore.amazon.com/spabettie-20/detail/B0007ZQ7TG The harmonica whistle is what got me too – it starts out soft and gets louder. Then you take it off the heat and it gets soft again.
It’s the best.
I’m loving everything about this meal!!
You’re going to love your press– it revolutionized tofu for me
This looks great! I am going to have to try it out. Super Cute Dog!
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