• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Resources
  • About
  • Contact

Wee Little Vegans

Kid Friendly Vegan Recipes

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Resources
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Resources
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
×

Home » Recipes » 30 minutes or less Dinners

Vegan BLT Salad

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This Vegan BLT Salad is made with tempeh bacon and homemade croutons and drizzled with a simple yogurt based ranch dressing. 

Top view of Vegan BLT Salad in bowl with wooden salad servers.

This is it you guys! This is the deliciousness we were building to with the recipes earlier this week, a Vegan BLT Salad. All the components of the always popular sandwich are there in delicious vegan form. And the whole family (yes, all three kids!) are more than a little obsessed with it. I can't say I disagree with them, it's pretty darn delicious! 

Side view of Vegan BLT Salad in large bowl.

Ok, so to make this salad you'll want to make this tempeh bacon and these simple vegan croutons first. Don't worry both recipes are easy and relatively quick, but if you're pinched for time you could definitely use store bought tempeh and croutons and it will still be yummy. Of course, if you have the time you should definitely try the homemade versions because they are delish.

Top view of Vegan BLT Salad ingredients in large bowl before being tossed together.
Ingredients for dressing in a small bowl before whisking together.

I could not be happier with this dressing. It's flavorful, creamy, and tastes like ranch. It's also super simple and you don't need any special equipment because we're not blending cashews or tofu like many vegan ranch dressings. Instead I once again reached for the vegan yogurt and it worked just as I hoped adding a tang and creaminess that ranch is known for. Fresh parsley and dill give this dressing a herbaceous flavor that really compliments the other ingredients.

Dressing after being whisked.

I really dislike over dressed salads so once again I went light with the amount of dressing. My husband usually likes a bit more dressing than I do, but felt anymore would cause the croutons to become soggy. If you prefer a more dressed salad and don't mind soggy croutons you'll want to double up the recipe and use the desired amount. Store in any leftover dressing in the fridge for 1 to 2 days.

Side view of Vegan BLT Salad without dressing.

We enjoyed this salad as a light dinner along with fruit, but it would be great for potlucks or summer get togethers too. Just prepare the salad waiting to add the dressing until just before serving so the lettuce remains fresh and crisp.

Close up of salad in a bowl.

If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out! Leave a comment below or snap a pic and tag it @weelittlevegans on Instagram so I’ll be sure to see it!

Print
Vegan BLT Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
 
Course: Salad
Servings: 5
Author: Melissa
Ingredients
Vegan Ranch Dressing:
  • 5.3 oz container plain, unsweetened non dairy yogurt I used So Delicious coconut yogurt.
  • ½ tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chives
The Salad:
  • 7 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup tempeh bacon, chopped I used homemade. Link below.
  • 1 cup croutons I used homemade. Link below.
Instructions
Vegan Ranch Dressing:
  1. In a small bowl add all ingredients for the dressing and whisk to thoroughly incorporate. Set aside while you prepare salad.

To Assemble:
  1. In a large bowl toss lettuce, tomatoes, tempeh, and croutons to evenly distribute ingredients. 

  2. Drizzle with dressing and toss to evenly coat. 

  3. Serve immediately for best taste. 

Recipe Notes
  • Simple Vegan Croutons
  • Baked Tempeh Bacon
ALT TEXT HERE
ALT TEXT HERE
ALT TEXT HERE
ALT TEXT HERE

More 30 minutes or less Dinners

  • Close up of White Beans and Greens Pasta in cream bowl with wooden utensils.
    White Beans and Greens Pasta
  • Top view of Spiced Tofu on a bed of quinoa and topped with mango salsa.
    Spiced Tofu with Mango Salsa
  • Top view of Baked Lemon & Herb Crusted Tofu on a bed of spinach and a side of asparagus on a white plate
    Baked Lemon & Herb Crusted Tofu
  • Close up side view of Fresh 'n Fruity Balsamic Tofu Salad in a white bowl.
    Fresh 'n Fruity Balsamic Tofu Salad
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Melissa! Longtime vegan and mom of four little vegans. I share simple recipes our family loves and my tips for raising healthy, happy vegan kids.

More about me →

Popular

  • Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Spaghetti Feature Image
    Sun-dried Tomato Spinach Spaghetti
  • Close up of a spoon of granola resting on a baking sheet of more granola.
    Oat Free Granola
  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Feature Image
    Strawberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastry
  • Close up of Cashew Cream Cheese in a small bowl on a wooden board.
    Cashew Cream Cheese

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Newsletter

Sign Up! for emails and updates + receive a 7 day weekly meal plan with complete shopping list.

Contact

  • Contact
  • About
  • Work with me

Copyright © 2022 Wee Little Vegans

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT