Vegetarian Bacon and Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this flavorful and satisfying Vegetarian Bacon and Cheese Salad – a vibrant medley of fresh mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion, all complemented by savory vegetarian bacon crumbles and rich cubes of cheddar cheese. Topped with a simple yet irresistible olive oil and balsamic dressing, this salad strikes the perfect balance between indulgent and wholesome. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, it’s an ideal choice for quick lunches, light dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish at gatherings. Packed with protein, texture, and vegetarian-friendly ingredients, this recipe is a delicious upgrade to traditional salads that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 6 slices vegetarian bacon strips
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.75 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the salad ingredients: rinse and dry 4 cups of mixed salad greens and set them aside.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half to make 1 cup, thinly slice 0.5 small red onion, and slice 1 medium cucumber.
Cut 0.75 cup of cheddar cheese into small cubes.
In a small skillet over medium heat, cook 6 slices of vegetarian bacon according to package instructions until crispy. Set aside to cool and then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, cubed cheddar cheese, and crumbled vegetarian bacon pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegetarian Bacon and Cheese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 2879 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 541 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1705 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
