How to Make Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad

Hello dear food enthusiasts! Today in our kitchen, we will make a delicious vegan BLT pasta salad. This recipe is both healthy and very tasty, believe me, it will become one of your favorites. We bring a new twist to the classic pasta salad with crispy tempeh bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh romaine lettuce. Moreover, we flavor it with homemade vegan mayonnaise made from cashews, but it also works great with store-bought vegan mayonnaise if you prefer. Let's embark on this flavor journey!

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Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad Ingredients 13items
  • 340 grams (12 oz) of your choice of short or medium pasta
  • 1 serving of crispy, baked tempeh bacon (crumbled; alternatively, you can use 225 grams (8 oz) of ready-made vegan bacon)
  • 240 grams (1 1/2 cups) of halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 60 grams (2 cups) of finely shredded or thinly sliced romaine lettuce
  • 240 ml (1 cup) of vegan mayonnaise (you can use store-bought instead of homemade if you prefer)
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup of chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh, chopped parsley leaves (or you can use 1 tablespoon of dried parsley)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of fine salt (add more if needed)
  • 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
How to Make Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad 5steps
1

Fill a large pot with water, add a little salt, and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Don't worry, it's very easy!

2

While your pasta is cooking, let's prepare the sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, chives, parsley, onion and garlic powders, salt, and pepper. That's it!

3

After draining the pasta, rinse it under cold water and drain again. Spread it on a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water. Are you ready? Now, transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.

4

Add the tempeh bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce to the pasta. Pour the prepared sauce over it and mix all the ingredients well.

5

Finally, taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or vinegar to your liking. That's it! Now you can enjoy it.

Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad Cooking Tips

It's important not to overcook the pasta, as it will continue to soften when combined with the sauce. You can use any other vegan bacon instead of tempeh bacon.

Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to make Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad?
Start to finish, 30 min is enough. Prep: 10 min. Cook: 20 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad?
You need 13 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 340 grams (12 oz) of your choice of short or medium pasta, 1 serving of crispy, baked tempeh bacon (crumbled; alternatively, you can use 225 grams (8 oz) of ready-made vegan bacon), 240 grams (1 1/2 cups) of halved cherry or grape tomatoes, 60 grams (2 cups) of finely shredded or thinly sliced romaine lettuce, 240 ml (1 cup) of vegan mayonnaise (you can use store-bought instead of homemade if you prefer), 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup of chopped chives...
What diets is Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad suitable for?
Yes — Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad works for these diets: Vegan.
How to make Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad?
It comes together in 5 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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Ebru K.

3 weeks ago

Tarifi denedim, tofu yerine nohut kullandım, harika oldu! 🌿

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Onur Z.

3 weeks ago

Makarna salatasına bayıldık! Pratik ve lezzetli bir alternatif oldu. 😋

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Elif B.

3 weeks ago

Daha az tuz kullanarak denedim, yine de çok lezzetliydi.

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Hüseyin K.

3 weeks ago

Avokado ekledim, ekstra kremsi bir dokunuş kattı!

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Ebru B.

3 weeks ago

Mükemmel bir vegan tarif, tüm aile severek yedi.

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Tolga B.

3 weeks ago

Aklıma takıldı, tofu bulamazsam neyle değiştirebilirim?

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Sema Y.

3 weeks ago

Tarif biraz fazla karışık geldi bana, daha basit anlatılabilir mi?