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    Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Dessert Salad For Summer

    Published: May 15, 2023 by Marinela


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    Rich and creamy Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad that tastes like ice cream. Fresh juicy strawberries and sweet banana slices are folded into a velvety strawberry cashew cream to create the best summer dessert salad ever!

    Fresh Strawberry banana cheesecake salad in a bowl with female hand holding wooden spoon

    You will whip up this quick no-bake cheesecake salad in less than 10 minutes with a few plant-based staples. Yes, it's that easy! No yogurt, no whipped cream, and no heavy cream are needed for this recipe.

    Moreover, this healthy strawberry and banana salad is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and irresistibly flavorful! Great for a busy weeknight treat or a nutritious kid-friendly snack.

    Healthy vegan summer fruit salad without yogurt on wooden table with chopped strawberries and wooden spoon

    Looking for inspiration for new simple things to make with strawberries?

    When it is in season, I love to incorporate this luscious fruit into every meal of the day.

    Apart from eating them straight out of the box, you can make a refreshing smoothie, toss them into a wholesome salad, use them in overnight oats meal prep, or bake some fluffy GF muffins.

    I love easy strawberry recipes, don't you? I can't wait to show you how to make this fantastic summer salad.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Creamy Summer Strawberry Salad
    • Substitutions + Variations
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ's
    • Easy Recipes With Strawberries
    • More Refreshing Summer Salads
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Ingredients

    I love making this delightful salad when strawberries are in season but you can make it all year round if they are available in your country. Here are the ingredients you'll need for this fruit salad:

    Simple plant-based ingredients for preparing easy cheesecake salad with fresh summer fruit: strawberries, bananas, raw cashews, lemon juice, agave nectar, vanilla extract, and water.
    • Fresh strawberries
    • Bananas
    • Raw cashews
    • Agave nectar (or maple syrup)
    • Lemon (juiced)
    • Vanilla extract
    • Cold water

    As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.

    How To Make Creamy Summer Strawberry Salad

    Here is how to make this silky strawberry salad:

    Halved fresh strawberries and sliced bananas in a salad bowl

    Slice the fruit. First, soak the cashews in hot boiling water for 5 minutes while you prepare the fruit. Next, carefully rinse strawberries with cold running water and pat them dry. Hull and cut them into halves. Then, slice the bananas into rings. Put sliced fruit into a large bowl.

    Creamy dairy-free cheesecake salad dressing in a spoon over a blender cup

    Make cheesecake dressing. After that, add 1 cup of soaked, drained cashews, ½ cup strawberries, 2 tablespoons agave nectar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup cold water to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

    Creamy vegan cashew strawberry cheesecake dressing poured over fresh strawberries and banana slices

    Assemble the salad. Finally, pour strawberry-cashew dressing over sliced fruit and gently stir until evenly coated. Optionally, reserve a few strawberries and banana slices for decoration.

    Fresh summer fruit salad with no bake cheesecake dressing in glaass bowl with wooden spoon

    Serve chilled and enjoy. You can serve this salad immediately or let it chill in the fridge for a few hours. Also, you can freeze it for 1-2 hours before serving it for an ice-creamy texture and taste (my favorite way).

    Keep any leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Substitutions + Variations

    You can make easy customizations to this strawberry banana cheesecake salad. Here are some options:

    • Sweetener - you can substitute agave nectar with maple syrup, date syrup, or coconut nectar.
    • Fruit - fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, cherries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, or peaches would be a wonderful addition.
    • Cashews - swap the cashews with pine nuts or use coconut cream instead. If using coconut cream just omit the water.
    • Lemon juice - lime or orange juice are great alternatives.
    • Nuts - you can throw in chopped hazelnuts, walnuts, or pistachios to add a nutty crunchy flavor.
    Dessert salad with creamy cheesecake dressing in a bowl with wooden spoon and fresh strawberries and banana in the background

    Storage

    You can store any leftovers in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to 3 days, or freeze them in a freezer-friendly container or bags for up to 2 months.

    Top tip

    • Don't skip the cashews soaking step. It's only 5 minutes but it really makes the difference, especially if you don't have a high-powered blender. It helps to soften up the cashews and to get a silky creamy consistency. Of course, you can soak them for a few hours or overnight. In this case, my advice is to keep soaked cashews in the fridge. Don't forget to drain them after soaking.
    • Always pick ripe strawberries with bright red color that are plump and firm to the touch and have a sweet fragrant taste.
    • With a paper towel, pat the strawberries dry after washing, as quickly as possible. Otherwise, excess water will thin out the mixture.
    • Depending on the sweetness of the strawberries you may need to adjust the agave syrup to your taste.
    • Toss any leftovers into your blender with a splash of cashew milk or almond milk and make a nourishing breakfast or post-workout smoothie.
    Delicious summer dessert salad with creamy cashew strawberry dressing decorated with fresh mint leaves on table with wooden spoon and kitchen towel

    FAQ's

    Can I make this salad ahead of time

    Absolutely! If you make it in advance I recommend you freeze it immediately after prepping since the banana starts to brown quickly. Thaw for at least 15 minutes before serving.

    What are the benefits of strawberry salad

    This salad is highly nutritious and good for you. Strawberries and bananas are good for your whole body and are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and disease-fighting antioxidants. Besides that, they are low-calorie, weight-loss friendly, and contain a high amount of water which helps you stay hydrated and nourished. In addition, cashews will provide you with an abundance of heart-healthy fats and plant protein.

    How many calories are in the strawberry salad

    This salad contains 306 calories per serving.

    Can I use frozen strawberries

    Yes, you can! If you want to serve the salad right away let frozen strawberries defrost, remove excess liquid, then slice and mix in the salad.

    What goes with strawberries

    Strawberries pair well with bananas, blueberries, raspberries, mango, pineapple, kiwi, peach, orange, pomegranate, coconut, lemon, lime, avocado, spinach, mint, basil, vanilla, walnuts, almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts.

    Easy Recipes With Strawberries

    What can I do with too many strawberries? Here are some ideas:

    • Make ahead vegan strawberry overnight oats. Best filling meal prep with no cooking required.
      Make-Ahead Vegan Strawberry Overnight Oats (No Cooking Required!)
    • Vegan strawberry banana smoothie
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    • Spring summer spinach strawberry avocado walnut salad recipe
      Spring Spinach Strawberry Avocado Walnut Salad Recipe
    • Gluten free strawberry muffins recipe
      Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins Recipe (Simply Irresistible!)

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      Mediterranean Minty Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe Without Feta
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    📖 Recipe

    Fresh Strawberry banana cheesecake salad in a bowl with female hand holding wooden spoon

    Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad (No Yogurt)

    Marinela
    Rich and creamy Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad that tastes like ice cream. Fresh juicy strawberries and sweet banana slices are folded into a velvety strawberry cashew cream to create the best summer dessert salad ever.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine dairy-free, Gluten-free, Plant-based, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 306 kcal

    Equipment

    • High-powered blender
    • Knife
    • Cutting board
    • lemon squeezer

    Ingredients
      

    Fruit

    • 3 cups fresh strawberries halved
    • 2 bananas sliced into rings

    Cheesecake Dressing

    • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes, drained
    • ½ cup strawberries fresh or frozen (for cool dressing if you serve it imediatelly)
    • ½ cup cold water
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • 2 tablespoon agave nectar or maple syrup (add more to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • First, soak the cashews in hot boiling water for 5 minutes while you prepare the fruit. Next, carefully rinse strawberries with cold running water and pat them dry. Hull and cut them into halves. Then, slice the bananas into rings. Put sliced fruit into a large bowl.
    • After that, add 1 cup of soaked, drained cashews, ½ cup strawberries, 2 tablespoons agave nectar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup cold water to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Finally, pour strawberry-cashew dressing over sliced fruit and gently stir until evenly coated. Optionally, reserve a few strawberries and banana slices for decoration.
    • You can serve this salad immediately or let it chill in the fridge for a few hours. Also, you can freeze it for 1-2 hours before serving for an ice-creamy texture and taste (my favorite way).
      Keep any leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Notes

    • Sweetener - you can substitute agave nectar with maple syrup, date syrup, or coconut nectar.
    • Fruit - fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, cherries, kiwi, pineapple, mango, or peaches would be a wonderful addition.
    • Cashews - swap the cashews with pine nuts or use coconut cream instead. If using coconut cream just omit the water.
    • Lemon juice - lime or orange juice are great alternatives.
    • Nuts - you can throw in chopped hazelnuts, walnuts, or pistachios to add a nutty crunchy flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 622mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword banana, cheesecake, dessert salad, fresh, fruit salad, kid friendly, salad, strawberry, strawberry salad, summer
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    1. Aneta

      May 15, 2023 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      I truly enjoyed ❤️🥰

      Reply
      • Marinela

        May 16, 2023 at 11:53 pm

        That's amazing! Thank you for sharing, Aneta!

        Reply

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