Vegan BLT Caesar Pasta Salad
This Vegan BLT Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect addition to your next picnic or BBQ. Made with the best dairy-free Caesar dressing!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound short pasta I used fusilli
- avocado oil
- 6 ounces tempeh bacon cubed, I used Lightlife
- 1 head romaine chopped
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan shredded
- 1 cup vegan Caesar dressing see notes
- pepper
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed tempeh bacon and cook until browned, stirring as needed (approx. 2 minutes per side). Remove from the heat and set aside.
- To assemble, add the pasta, tempeh, romaine, tomatoes & parmesan to a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss to combine. Sprinkle with pepper and fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- I used a double batch of my Caesar dressing recipe - get it here.
- This can be served at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 22g