My Vegan Wedge Salad is the perfect way to use a head of iceberg lettuce and enjoy a delicious salad. This plant-based version has smoky coconut bacon (no pork!), tomatoes, onion, pecans and a homemade vegan hemp seed ranch dressing. Other salads you’ll love are Greek Caesar Pasta Salad, Longevity Salad, and Cucumber Feta Chickpea Salad.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Classic with a Twist: Sometimes I crave a classic salad like caesar salad or a wedge salad. This Vegan Wedge Salad tastes nostalgic but without the dairy and meat.
- Dairy Free: Dairy isn’t a healthy food so if you avoid dairy like I do, you won’t even miss it in this crunchy, refreshing, savory salad. The homemade hemp ranch is next level!
- Plant Based: If you are vegan, vegetarian, or avoid pork, this is a wedge salad made without bacon. I make delicious coconut bacon in place of traditional bacon for all of the flavor.
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Notes on Ingredients
- Iceberg Lettuce: A head of iceberg lettuce makes for the perfect crunchy base. I use Josie’s Organics Organic Iceberg.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Any type of tomatoes work, you’ll just want to slice them into bite-size pieces.
- Pecans: I love adding pecans for a delicious crunch. You can swap for slivered almonds or walnuts, or omit altogether.
- Ranch Dressing: In this recipe, I make my own homemade ranch dressing from hemp seeds. Instructions and ingredients can be found below in the recipe card.
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW in the recipe card.
How do you make Vegan Wedge Salad?
- Prep the salad ingredients and assemble.
- Make coconut bacon.
- Make the hemp seed ranch dressing.
- Add the bacon and dressing to the salad, toss, and enjoy!
- Step 1: First, chop the iceberg lettuce.
- Step 2: Then, chop the remaining salad ingredients and set aside.
- Step 3: Make the coconut bacon.
- Step 4: Finally, make the hemp seed ranch, assemble the salads, and enjoy!
Commonly Asked Questions
Specific instructions can be found in the recipe card below but here’s an overview. Use shredded coconut or “coconut chips”. Saute them in a pan on medium heat with liquid smoke, and coconut aminos. Add a little maple syrup if you want. Toast and saute until golden brown and crisp. Do not turn the heat up too high – they will burn! Continuously stir the coconut bacon. Add sea salt at the end. Store in an air tight container and use as you need.
I use Josie’s Organics iceberg lettuce in this recipe. It’s crunchy and stays fresh in the fridge for weeks. Josie’s Organics is an amazing all organic company that grows their produce in the fertile California Valley. It is especially important to get organic greens because they are a part of the dirty dozen. Josie’s Organics doesn’t use any synthetic fertilizers or pesticides on their farms. If I see Josie’s Organics in the grocery store, I snatch it up real quick because it’s truly such fresh produce. You can find their produce at stores like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Sprouts and many more. Be sure to look out for Josie’s Organics in your local store or use their store locator!
You can use it to dunk Buffalo Tofu Poppers and raw veggies in, add it to a sandwich or wrap, or use it in salads throughout the week. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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“Honestly my new favorite recipe! Who knew coconut “bacon” could be so good?! It’s my favorite part of the salad.”
– Melissa
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- Avoid overcooking the coconut bacon or using too high of a heat. The coconut can burn easily.
- Store hemp seed ranch leftovers in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
- Cut the iceberg lettuce into “wedges” to keep the shape of the wedge salad.
- Serve this salad fresh. You don’t want the lettuce to get soggy. If you aren’t serving until later, keep everything separate and assemble just before serving.
- Drizzle the dressing on first, then add the toppings on top for perfect presentation.
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Vegan Wedge Salad (with coconut bacon!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce I use Josie's Organics
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup chopped pecans raw
- ¾ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup coconut bacon
Coconut Bacon
- 1 cup coconut flakes large unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos can use soy sauce
- 1-2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
Hemp Seed Ranch Dressing
- ¾ cup hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- 1 tablespoon dill dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Salad
- Cut iceberg lettuce into quarters or “wedges”. Top with dressing then add the tomatoes, pecans, onion, and coconut bacon. Enjoy!
Coconut Bacon
- In a non-stick pan, saute coconut flakes on medium heat. Add in coconut aminos, liquid smoke and maple syrup. Mix until evenly coated. Saute for 5-10 minutes until crisp and golden. Do not burn. Stir continuously. Remove from heat and add onto salad!
Hemp Seed Ranch Dressing
- Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth and creamy! Store in fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Want more salad goodness? Get my NYT Best Selling Cookbook, Life Changing Salads!
- Avoid overcooking the coconut bacon or using too high of a heat. The coconut can burn easily.
- Store hemp seed ranch leftovers in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
- Cut the iceberg lettuce into “wedges” to keep the shape of the wedge salad.
- Serve this salad fresh. You don’t want the lettuce to get soggy. If you aren’t serving until later, keep everything separate and assemble just before serving.
- Drizzle the dressing on first, then add the toppings on top for perfect presentation.
Nutrition
This post is sponsored by Josie’s Organics. They are a long-time partner of HealthyGirl Kitchen and I am so thankful to have partnered with them on this post!
Melissa Morrow says
Honestly my new favorite recipe! Who new coconut “bacon” could be so good?! It’s my favorite part of the salad.
Jordan Stacy says
I love this salad but I especially love the hemp seed ranch dressing! I make a batch of the dressing every WEEK because it is that good.
Jordan Stacy says
The best salad!