Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Vegan BLT Salad is for Salad.

Vegan BLT Salad takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Vegan BLT Salad takes 10 minutes to cook.

Vegan BLT Salad makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Vegan BLT Salad are:

1 Head Lacinato Kale (aka Tuscan or Dinosaur Kale)*
1 Package Lightelife Organic Smoky Tempeh Strips**
2 Tbs Peanut Oil, divided
1 to 1 1/2 Cups Baby Spinach, Packed
1 to 1 1/2 Cups Sweet Cherry Tomatoes (about 25)

Dressing
1/4 Cup Vegenaise Mayo
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Lemon Juice
2 tsp Agave Nectar
Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Here is how you make Vegan BLT Salad:

Wash and dry kale. Using kitchen shears (or a knife, or your fingers), remove and discard the center stem from each leaf. I find scissors makes the job quick and easy.Stack the kale leaves on top of each other and slice into thin strips with a sharp knife or cut with kitchen shears.Place the cut kale into a large bowl. Whisk the dressing together and toss with the kale until evenly coated. If you are using regular lettuce, keep the dressing separate until just before serving. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, longer is no problem.Meanwhile, prepare the ?bacon.? Slice the tempeh strips into thin, small pieces, and pan-fry in 1 Tbs peanut oil for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on the edges. Drain on a paper towel and set asideNext, add another tablespoon of peanut oil to the same pan you cooked the bacon in (don?t wash it out!). Cook the tomatoes with 1/4 tsp salt for 3 minutes over high heat, or until beginning to soften and the juices are starting to come out. Remove to a bowl, with juices, and set aside.Assembling the saladOnce you are ready to serve the salad, chop up the baby spinach and toss it with the kale, making sure everything is now covered in dressing. If you are using regular lettuce, mix in the dressing now. Add 3/4 of the bacon and the tomatoes and toss again. Plate, topping the salad with the rest of the bacon and some freshly cracked black pepper. Serve.Serving Size: Makes about 6 salads.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUPERSLACKER87.

The nutritional information for Vegan BLT Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 206.6

• Total Fat: 12.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 444.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 6.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Vegan BLT Salad is Vegan