Vegan Cobb Salad
This vegan cobb salad is fresh, colorful, and loaded with texture. Featuring crispy tofu bacon, grilled corn, and a creamy dairy-free dressing, it’s a filling and flavorful option for lunch, dinner, or your next BBQ.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 538kcal
Ingredients
Roasted Corn
- 3 ears fresh corn or 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- olive oil for brushing
- salt and pepper to taste
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 2 large heads romaine lettuce washed and chopped into pieces
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved, about 2 cups
- 1 cup vegan bacon such as coconut bacon, tofu bacon, eggplant bacon, or other, chopped
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup crispy chickpeas
- ½ cup shredded carrot
Instructions
Grill corn
- Preheat grill or grill pan. Brush each ear of corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on hot grill or grill pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side to cook and char slightly. Alternatively, you can also roast the corn on a baking sheet in a 400° F oven for 10-12 minutes instead.
- When ready, remove from grill and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, trim the kernels from the ears.
Make dressing
- Pace all the ingredients into a small blender. Blend well and set aside until ready to serve salad.
Assemble Salad
- Wash and chop all vegetables as indicated above.
- To assemble the salad, place the lettuce in a bowl or platter. Top the salad with each ingredient separately in rows or clumps. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
Notes
- For crispy chickpeas, drain a can of chickpeas, toss with olive oil, and air-fry at 180°C for 15 minutes. Season if you'd like extra flavor.
- Use a blender for the dressing to help combine the oil and vinegar into a smooth, creamy vinaigrette that stays well mixed and doesn’t separate easily.
- Store leftover salad components separately to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3511IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 4mg
