Vegan Wedge Salad (with coconut bacon!)
A drool-worthy savory salad topped with (meat-free) coconut bacon and homemade hemp seed ranch!
Servings 4
Calories 548kcal
Cost $18
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
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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.
Nutrition
Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1237IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 6mg
