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Macadamia Nut “Parmesan Cheese” (Paleo and Vegan)

March 6, 2013 by KimiHarris 8 Comments

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Ever wonder if there is a good, dairy-free substitute for fluffy, rich Parmesan cheese for salads? I have always wondered myself. Well, sometimes you come across a gem of an idea. I recently did myself in a Bon Appétit magazine that answered the above question. They mentioned a restaurant that used a micrograter to make a fluffy cheese-like topping for one of their salads with nuts. I knew I had to try it! With roasted and salted macadamia nuts, and my micrograter in hand, I grated some right over a green salad, that had been tossed with low-mercury tuna, avocado, and steamed beets.

Wow!

It was delicious! Using the micrograter really does give you a cheese-like texture, and the richness of the nuts mimics what you get with cheese too. Whether you eat cheese or not, this is a delicious idea.

(I am sure that you can use any micrograter. I own this Microplane Zester/Grater and love it, by the way.)

I am really curious as to what other nuts would be like. Making a green salad with apple slices and shredded chicken and then using hazelnuts to grate over the whole thing, is another idea I had. Or what about other ways to use this type of “cheese”?

I have to say that the macadamia nuts are pretty delicious this way! I got mine at Trader Jo’s, where they are a good price. However, you really only need one large nut per smallish salad, so it’s not an expensive option when you consider how little you need per serving.

Macadamia Nut "Parmesan Cheese" (Paleo and Vegan)
 
Author:
Kimi Harris
Recipe type: Salad Topping
Prep time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
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Use nuts to make a delicious "cheese" for a salad!
Ingredients
  • Macadamia Nuts
Instructions
  1. Using a micrograter, grate the macadamia nuts directly over individual servings of salad that have been tossed already with salad dressing. Serve immediately.
3.2.1682

 

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I love beautiful and simple food that is nourishing to the body and the soul. I wrote Fresh: Nourishing Salads for All Seasons and Ladled: Nourishing Soups for All Seasons as another outlet of sharing this love of mine. I also love sharing practical tips on how to make a real food diet work on a real life budget. Find me online elsewhere by clicking on the icons below!

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  1. Natali

    March 6, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    I bought one of those graters where you put the cheese (carrot, now macadamia nuts…) inside and turn it with the handle. I’ve felt it’s a bit useless because I was always just using my regular grater, but this would be the perfect application!

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  2. Anne Marie

    March 6, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Great idea. Thanks. I’d been using a mixture of brewers yeast and sesame seeds (toasted) ground. Now something new to try. Can’t wait.

    Reply
  3. vegeTARAian

    March 7, 2013 at 2:46 am

    So clever, I must try it

    Reply
  4. Amy Best

    March 7, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    How cool is that!!!

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  5. barb

    March 8, 2013 at 8:10 am

    I’m in!

    Reply
  6. Angie

    March 19, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    What a clever idea! I wonder how we can work with the flavors to give that sharp, cheesy tang. Maybe pre-soak the nuts in water with a bit of ACV? I am definitely trying this!

    Reply
  7. Cheryl

    March 25, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    ooh, this looks delish! I will have to try it.

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  8. Sha

    February 2, 2021 at 10:23 pm

    Thanks so much! I was looking for a vegan parmesan cheese that is low in potassium and phosphorus for a kidney patient whom I am a caregiver of and came upon your recipe when I tried to google macadamia nut vegsn parmesan (all the other sites used cashew in their vegan parmesan cheese recipes). Tha ks so much for experimenting and featuring it online!

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