Zucchini Cashew Ranch Salad

This zucchini salad is full of flavor and freshness from the zucchini, cashews, red onion, and parsley. The vegan ranch dressing adds a creamy and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the other ingredients. This salad is a great way to use up summer zucchini and is perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

The inspiration for this salad came to me on a hot summer day when I was looking for a way to use up some zucchini from my garden. I had some cashews and red onion on hand, and I thought they would be a great addition to a salad. I also had some vegan ranch dressing that I had made earlier in the week, and I thought it would be the perfect dressing for the salad. I tossed all of the ingredients together, and the result was a delicious and refreshing salad that was perfect for a hot summer day.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup vegan ranch dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, cashews, red onion, and parsley.
2. Add the vegan ranch dressing and toss to coat.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The zucchini is sliced thinly, which allows it to cook quickly and evenly.
• The cashews add a nutty flavor and crunch to the salad.
• The red onion adds a bit of spice and pungency to the salad.
• The parsley adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the salad.
• The vegan ranch dressing is creamy and tangy, and it perfectly complements the other ingredients.