Simple Vegan Blt Salad Recipe

Name: Simple Vegan Blt Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons neutral oil divided; 1 garlic clove minced; 15 1/2 ounces black beans rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon tamari; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 5 cups day old bread cubed; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 6 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons neutral oil divided
1 garlic clove minced
15 1/2 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon tamari
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
5 cups day old bread cubed
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
6 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and beans and cook until the beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the nutritional yeast and cook for 1 minutes. Stir in the tamari and smoke and cook until the liquid evaporates. Set aside.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cubed bread and cook until the bread is turning golden brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the thyme, garlic powder and season with salt and black pepper. Stir and cook until the bread is crunchy, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the paprika and set aside.
3
Combine the mayo and vinegar in a small bowl, mixing well with a whisk. Toss the mayo mixture with the lettuce, tomatoes and beans in a large bowl. Top with the croutons and serve immediately.

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons neutral oil divided, 1 garlic clove minced, 15 1/2 ounces black beans rinsed and drained, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, and more.

Yes, Simple Vegan Blt Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Simple Vegan Blt Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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