Vegetarian Wedge Salad (with Carrot "Bacon" Bits"!)

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Vegetarian Wedge Salad (with Carrot "Bacon" Bits"!)

Made with carrot and brown sugar "bacon" bits, this vegetarian wedge salad is packed with delicious savory flavors. It takes just 30 minutes to make, making it ideal for a quick side dish. But it's also fancy enough to serve to guests.

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Ingredients

Servings

"Bacon" Bits

  • 2 to 3 large carrots
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free, 30 mL
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 5 mL
  • ¼ tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper
  • ¼ tsp liquid smoke

Salad

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup blue cheese dressing 200 g
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese 30 g
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Instructions

  1. "Bacon" Bits: Peel and dice carrots into small pieces. Combine all remaining Bacon Bit ingredients in a small bowl, then stir in the carrots to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes (but the longer the better!).
  2. Prep Salad: Wash and trim any extra stem from the iceberg lettuce, being sure to leave some root intact to hold the lettuce together. With the stemside on the cutting board, cut lettuce into 4 wedges. Quarter the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Cook "Bacon": Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the carrot pieces and the marinade to the pan. Cook until most of the liquid evaporates and carrots slightly caramelize (if sugar begins to burn, reduce heat).
  4. Serve: Place a wedge of iceberg onto each plate, topping with blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, tomatoes, and "bacon" bits.

Notes

  • Storage: You can store the dressing and the carrot bacon bits separately in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Reheat the "bacon" bits in an air fryer or in a skillet to get them crisp again. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 15.3g (5%) Protein 6.3g (13%) Fat 38.2g (59%) Saturated Fat 8.2g (41%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 1271mg (53%) Potassium 401mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7.8g (16%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4salads

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 15.3g 5%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Fat 38.2g 59%
Saturated Fat 8.2g 41%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 1271mg 53%
Potassium 401mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7.8g 16%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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