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 dk
Cook
20 dk
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Categories: Salads Vegan Recipes Pasta Recipes Quick Recipes Vegan Gluten-Free Recipes Vegan
Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad Ingredients 13 items
  • 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 5 steps
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.

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How long does it take to make Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad?
Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad takes 30 dk in total to prepare. Prep: 10 dk. Cook: 20 dk. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad?
Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad recipe requires 13 ingredients. Main ingredients: 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?
Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad recipe is suitable for the following diets: Vegan.
How to make Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad?
Try It Once, You'll Always Make It: Vegan BLT Pasta Salad recipe is prepared in 5 steps. Difficulty level: Medium.

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