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Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly Recipe

This vibrant vegan salad is inspired by Hell's Backbone Grill's award-winning recipe, featured in Delicious Magazine and hailed as one of the best in the state by Salt Lake Magazine! Jen and Blake's original creation uses the freshest, locally sourced organic ingredients. We've adapted their masterpiece, substituting blueberries for strawberries and baby white turnips for jicama for a unique twist. Get ready to experience a flavor explosion with this easy-to-make, healthy, and utterly delicious salad, perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 341.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly

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Ingredients for Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly

  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Honey
  • Ground Star Anise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Grapeseed Oil
  • Romaine Lettuce Hearts
  • Spring Greens
  • Baby Turnips
  • Pepitas
  • Fresh Corn
  • Fresh Strawberries

How to Make Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly

  1. Combine 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a blender.
  2. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until emulsified.
  3. Blend for another minute until completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
  5. Arrange the salad ingredients on individual plates in the following order: baby spinach, baby white turnips, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled vegan feta, blueberries.
  6. Drizzle each salad with approximately 1 tablespoon of the prepared dressing and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

16g

Carbs

5g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Salads Fruit Vegetables Easy Vegan Vegetarian Dietary 3 Steps Or Less