Vegetarian Crispy Bacon Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Vegetarian Crispy Bacon Salad, a hearty and flavorful dish that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Featuring crispy, golden perfection from plant-based bacon, this salad pairs fresh mixed greens with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and creamy avocado for the perfect balance of texture and taste. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle kick, while a homemade balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette ties it all together with its tangy-sweet notes. In just 25 minutes, you can create this wholesome and versatile salad, ideal as a light yet filling lunch or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Whether you're embracing plant-based eating or just looking for a fresh new salad idea, this recipe is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 slices vegetarian bacon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 small red onion
• 1 large avocado
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the vegetarian bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to cool.

Step 3

While the bacon is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 4

Dice the avocado just before assembling the salad to prevent browning.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion slices, and diced avocado.

Step 7

Break the cooled vegetarian bacon into bite-size pieces and add them to the salad.

Step 8

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy vegetarian bacon salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(961.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1117.0

Total Fat 83.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2914.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 22.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 241.6mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2606.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 24.0%