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    Home » Recipes » Salads & Bowls

    March 22, 2023 Leave a Comment

    Vegan Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

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    This Vegan Wedge Salad recipe is topped with vegan bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, and an unbelievably delicious homemade vegan blue cheese salad dressing! This recipe is quick and easy to make (it takes less than 15 minutes to whip up) and is perfect for a fancy-looking appetizer or side dish.

    This Vegan Wedge Salad recipe is topped with vegan bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, and an unbelievably delicious homemade vegan blue cheese salad dressing! This recipe is quick and easy to make (it takes less than 15 minutes to whip up) and is perfect for a fancy-looking appetizer or side dish. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #salad #veganrecipes

    Traditionally wedge salad is served with blue cheese dressing and bacon bits (making it not vegan), but to make my vegan version we make a homemade vegan blue cheese dressing which requires just 7 easy ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. You will not believe the flavor of this dressing, it tastes just like blue cheese but it is completely dairy-free!

    For the bacon bits, you can either use store-bought or homemade vegan bacon bits. Surprisingly, a lot of store-bought bacon bits are accidentally vegan ( just check the ingredients to be sure). In the photos, I used my Shiitake Bacon recipe which is delish, but my Tofu Bacon Bits recipe, Quick & Easy Mushroom Bacon, or Tofu Chorizo Crumbles would all be super tasty options as well.

    This Vegan Wedge Salad recipe is topped with vegan bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, and an unbelievably delicious homemade vegan blue cheese salad dressing! This recipe is quick and easy to make (it takes less than 15 minutes to whip up) and is perfect for a fancy-looking appetizer or side dish. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #salad #veganrecipes

    Common Questions:

    What is wedge salad made of? Iceberg lettuce (cut into wedges), homemade vegan blue cheese dressing, vegan bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, and pickled red onions.

    How do you cut iceberg lettuce for wedge salad? take a head of iceberg lettuce and remove a few of the outer leaves if they are wilted and discard. Then chop the head of iceberg lettuce in half, and then chop each half in half again to make 4 wedges. Cut the core out of each wedge and discard.

    How do you eat wedge salad? with a fork and knife! Unlike many other salads that just require a fork, with a wedge salad you will want to slice into it with a knife to cut bite-sized pieces.

    make the blue cheese dressing

    How to Make Vegan Wedge Salad:

    To make the vegan blue cheese dressing: add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.

    You can either use a vegan mayonnaise to make the dressing or for a lighter, oil-free, low-calorie option sub the mayo with plain vegan yogurt. I like almond yogurt.

    slice the lettuce into 4

    To prepare the salad: chop the head of iceberg lettuce in half, and then chop each half in half again to make 4 wedges. Cut the core out of each wedge.

    To assemble the salads: divide the lettuce wedges across four plates. Drizzle dressing over the wedge to taste. Sprinkle over the vegan bacon bits, cherry tomato slices, and pickled onions. Garnish with salt, black pepper, and dill if desired. Serve right away.

    This Vegan Wedge Salad recipe is topped with vegan bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, and an unbelievably delicious homemade vegan blue cheese salad dressing! This recipe is quick and easy to make (it takes less than 15 minutes to whip up) and is perfect for a fancy-looking appetizer or side dish. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #salad #veganrecipes

    This vegan wedge salad is...

    • super quick and easy to make
    • an impressive appetizer or side
    • crunchy, fresh, and super tasty!

    What to serve with:

    Vegan Seitan Steaks
    Crispy Vegan Lemon Tofu
    The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes
    Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich
    Crispy Baked Potato Fries

    If you try this recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.

    Bon appetegan!
    Sam Turnbull.

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    Vegan Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

    This Vegan Wedge Salad recipe is topped with vegan bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, and an unbelievably delicious homemade vegan blue cheese salad dressing! This recipe is quick and easy to make and is perfect for a fancy-looking appetizer or side dish.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course : SaladSide Dish
    Cuisine : American
    Servings: 4
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    For the vegan blue cheese dressing:

    • ¾ cup vegan mayonnaise, (or sub plain vegan yogurt for a lighter version)
    • 1 - 3 tablespoons plant-based milk, (such as oat or soy)
    • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon dried dill

    For the wedge salad:

    • ¼ cup vegan bacon bits, homemade or store-bought, see notes
    • 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges (see step 2)
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced into coins
    • 2 tablespoons pickled onions, (or thinly sliced red onion), optional
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    Instructions

    • To make the vegan blue cheese dressing: add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
    • To prepare the salad: chop the head of lettuce in half, and then chop each half in half again to make 4 wedges. Cut the core out of each wedge.
    • To assemble the salads: divide the lettuce wedges across four plates. Drizzle dressing over the wedge to taste. Sprinkle over the vegan bacon bits, cherry tomato slices, and pickled onions. Garnish with salt, black pepper, and dill if desired. Serve right away.

    Notes

    Vegan bacon bits: you can either use homemade vegan bacon bits or store-bought. (A lot of store-bought bacon bits are accidentally vegan). In the photos, I used my Shiitake Bacon recipe, but my Tofu Bacon Bits recipe, Quick & Easy Mushroom Bacon, or Tofu Chorizo Crumbles would all be delicious options as well.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving when made with vegan mayonnaise (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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