Name: Vegan "BLT" Salad with Tofu Bacon, Avocado & Garlic Croutons
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 ½ avocados; 3 (340 g) pkgs extra firm tofu; 3 cloves garlic; 3 small pkgs grape tomatoes; 3 heads romaine lettuce; 9 slices whole grain bread; basil, dried; black pepper; cardamom, ground; Dijon mustard; extra virgin olive oil; onion powder; paprika; pure maple syrup; salt; soy sauce; vegan mayonnaise; white wine vinegar

Vegan "BLT" Salad with Tofu Bacon, Avocado & Garlic CroutonsVegan "BLT" Salad with Tofu Bacon, Avocado & Garlic Croutons — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 18 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

1 ½ avocados

3 (340 g) pkgs extra firm tofu

3 cloves garlic

3 small pkgs grape tomatoes

3 heads romaine lettuce

9 slices whole grain bread

basil, dried

black pepper

cardamom, ground

Dijon mustard

extra virgin olive oil

onion powder

paprika

pure maple syrup

salt

soy sauce

vegan mayonnaise

white wine vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).

Place soy sauce, maple syrup, oil, and spices in a small bowl; whisk to combine the marinade.

Cut tofu into ¼-inch thick planks along the short side; sandwich the slices between clean towels or paper towels and gently press to remove excess water. Place on a rimmed baking sheet pan, in a single layer, and pour the marinade over top; turn to coat and set aside.

While the tofu bacon marinates, peel and mince garlic. Place in a large bowl along with oil and spices; whisk to combine the garlic oil.

Cut bread into cubes and add to the bowl with the garlic oil. Toss to combine the croutons, divide between two additional baking sheets, and spread out in an even layer. (Reserve bowl for later use.)

Place croutons in the oven and bake, tossing halfway through, until golden and crispy, 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven.

Add the tofu to the oven and bake until tofu bacon is firm and marinade has been absorbed, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce.

Place oil, mayo, vinegar, Dijon, salt, and pepper in the reserved bowl; whisk to combine the dressing.

Halve tomatoes and add to the bowl with the dressing.

Halve and pit avocados; scoop out with a spoon and medium dice the flesh. Add to the bowl.

Chop or tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.

Right before serving, add croutons to the bowl and toss to combine the salad.

To serve, divide salad between plates or bowls, top with tofu bacon, and enjoy!

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