Next up in our Eating Vegan with Lucy Watson series, we’ve got an irresistible vegan version of an absolute classic. We’re talking about this flavoursome Coconut Bacon and Hazelnut Caesar Salad recipe. If you’re craving bacon, this is the closest thing you’ll get thanks to its delicious hickory smokiness. Fancy some extra crunch? That’s what the hazelnuts are for. Plus, they’re just super-tasty. You’ll be done in under 30 minutes, promised.
Ingredients (serves 2):
For the coconut bacon:
- 2 tsp Bulk Powders Zero Calorie Maple Syrup
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 drops of hickory liquid smoke
- 1/2 tsp Bulk Powders Smoke and Spice Active Seasonings
- 50g Bulk Powders Dried Coconut
For the salad:
- 50g Bulk Powders hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 80g wholemeal ciabatta bread, torn into medium-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 baby gem lettuces
- 4 tbsp grated vegan parmesan cheese
- Bulk Powders Himalayan Pink Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the dressing:
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180c and line a baking tray with baking parchment.
- To make the coconut bacon, in a medium bowl mix together the maple syrup, soy sauce, hickory liquid smoke and paprika.
- Throw in the coconut flakes and toss to coat evenly in the mixture.
- Spread out in a single layer on the prepared baking tray and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, tossing them after 5 minutes to ensure an even cook.
- Put the hazelnuts on another baking tray and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, tossing them after 5 minutes to ensure an even cook.
- Put the wholemeal bread in a mixing bowl and add the oil, then season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Put on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and evenly toasted.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing. Pound the garlic with a good pinch of salt using a mortar and pestle.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and juice, loosening with a splash of water if needed.
- Mix in the onion and stir through the dressing, then leave to macerate for 5 minutes.
- Toss the salad leaves in the dressing, then throw in the croutons, the coconut bacon and the toasted hazelnuts.
- Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and serve.
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