Vegan Cobb Salad with Tempeh Bacon

Name: Vegan Cobb Salad with Tempeh Bacon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional); ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon (11 g) Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon (20 g) pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 8 cups (400 g) chopped romaine lettuce; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 large carrot, shredded; 1 medium cucumber, seeded and cubed; 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced; ½ small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced; 1 cup (150 g) roasted chickpeas; ¼ cup (30 g) toasted walnuts, chopped

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Packed with crunch and creaminess, this vegan twist on the classic Cobb salad keeps all the flavors you crave without the bacon and eggs.

Ingredients

For the Tempeh Bacon

3 tablespoons (45 ml) liquid aminos
3 tablespoons (45

Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Prepare the Tempeh Bacon

Whisk together the tempeh seasonings in a small bowl. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the tempeh, and pour the seasonings over it. Simmer for 10 minutes, flipping occasionally for even coating. Once the marinade is mostly absorbed, continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until browned and slightly crisp. Remo