Vegan Big-Ass Salad with Basil Ranch Dressing and Pickled Red Onions

There are lots of fresh vegetables, pickled red onions that are sour, and a creamy basil ranch dressing on this vegan Big-Ass Salad. Its a tasty and filling meal that can be eaten for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

• For the salad:
• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced radishes
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• For the pickled red onions:
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• For the basil ranch dressing:
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Apple cider vinegar, water, maple syrup, and salt should all be mixed together in a small saucepan

Bring up the temperature

Put the red onions slices in the pan and let them cook for one to two minutes

Take it off the heat and let it cool down

Move the pickled onions to a jar and put it in the fridge until youre ready to use them

Put garlic, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor and blend or process until smooth

Mix until its creamy and smooth

Make the seasonings taste better

Put mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and black olives in a large salad bowl

Spread basil ranch dressing over the salad and top it with pickled red onions

Gentle toss to cover everything evenly

Serve right away and enjoy