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    Vegan Cobb Salad Recipe (gluten-free, fat free Summer Salad)

    Published: Mar 2, 2022 · Modified: Mar 3, 2022 by Jasmin Hackmann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    This vegan Cobb Salad is inspired by the Traditional Cobb Salad. This delicious salad plate is served with juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, vegan bacon, vegan chicken tofu in place of chicken and crispy chickpeas dressed in a creamy tahini red wine vinegar dressing as an alternative to a red wine vinaigrette.

    This vegetable and protein-rich salad is not only ideal for lunch for work or school, but also as a light and refreshing dinner. It makes a great summer salad.

    A bowl filled with vegan cobb salad on a table with a chair in the background

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    I love such fully packed salad platters with so many different foods and this plant based Cobb Salad does not contain any eggs, meat or other animal products. Thanks to the oil-free creamy dressing, this salad is not only healthier but also whole food plant-based.

    Here I would like to show you how to prepare the vegan Cobb Salad with tips and tricks for the best preparation.

    What is Cobb Salad made of? The well known Classic Cobb Salad is made with bacon, avocado, chicken breast, tomato, egg, chives and lettuce. You’ll see it is easy to make in vegan without sacrificing in taste.

    Some flavors you will get here are lemon juice, liquid smoke, nutritional yeast.

    Salad Ingredients

    Here is a quick list of the healthy ingredients for the vegetarian cobb salad. The detailed list with quantities is below in the recipe card.

    Crisp Lettuce or Spring Mix

    Whole Cherry Tomatoes

    Carrots

    Chicken Style Tofu

    Crunchy Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

    Smoky Coconut Bacon with Coconut Flakes

    Walnuts

    Avocado

    Red Onion

    Spring Onions

    Tahini Red Wine and Vinegar Dressing

    Substitutions

    Lettuce

    Here is what you have at home. From lettuce, baby kale, baby spinach, rocket and endive, there are all sorts of green leafy vegetables. 

    You can vary here and use what you have at home or what you plant in your garden.

    Cherry Tomatoes

    You can of course also use Roma tomatoes and dice them into small cubes. It is up to you which tomatoes you want to use.

    Walnuts

    You can also use other seeds or nuts here. For example, you can also use pecans.

    Red Onion

    Instead of red onions, you can also use shallots or simply use the typical yellow onion.

    Spring Onions

    If you don't have spring onions, you can use chives or wild garlic instead. You don't have to buy extra spring onions for this if the other products mentioned have.

    Close Up of a vegan Cobb Salad in a bowl.

    Variations

    Here in this section I would like to show you how the salad adapts to the following diets.

    Gluten free

    Since we don't use foods that contain grains, no adjustment is required with this vegan Cobb Salad. This healthy salad plate is naturally gluten-free.

    Soy free

    As you can see, this salad contains tofu. You can either omit it or replace it as described in the recipe for the chicken tofu.

    Nut free

    You just have to replace the walnuts with seeds such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds or even hemp seeds.

    Instructions

    Start by preparing the chicken tofu, coconut bacon, and chickpeas and salad dressing first.

    Then cut your vegetables into small pieces.

    Now put the lettuce like iceberg lettuce or romaine lettuce in a large bowl and the cherry tomatoes. Add the carrots and mix it with the salad dressing.

    Now top the base of lettuces with the tofu, coconut bacon, chickpeas, walnuts, avocado cubes, red onion and spring onions.

    Also watch my video how I make this vegan Cobb Salad.

    Prepare in Advance

    You can also prepare the salad in advance and put it together just before serving.

    Holding a bowl of Cobb Salad.

    Recommended Equipment

    For this recipe, you will need:

    Tofu Press

    High Speed Blender

    Silicone Baking Mat

    Baking Sheet

    Knife

    Cutting Board

    Serving Options

    This Garden Salad inspired by the Cheesecake Factory Cobb Salad can be served as a main dish in a big serving bowl. If you do not want to eat a big salad you can also serve it in smaller bowls as a side or appetizer.

    You can serve the following dishes with this salad:

    Corn on the Cob

    Pizza Rolls

    Carrots in a Blanket

    Spinach Artichoke Pinwheels

    Garlic Knot

    Pretzel Bite

    Other Vegan Dressings to serve with this good salad:

    Homemade Ranch

    Balsamic Dressing

    French Dressing

    Storage

    I recommend that you only mix as much salad as you want to eat. You can store the rest.

    How to refrigerate it?

    Keep the salad dressing separate from the rest of the ingredients for the vegan Cobb salad. These last in closed containers for approx. 5 days.

    How to freeze it?

    You can freeze the salad dressing, as well as the tofu and coconut bacon. I don't recommend freezing the rest.

    Stored separately, most of it will last a long time, and you won't necessarily need to freeze it.

    Tips

    You can either cut the carrots into sticks with a knife and board, or you can use a julienne slicer and cut carrot sticks quickly.

    I like to keep all the ingredients separately and put everything out like a salad bar, so we can put the salad together ourselves.

    More Vegan Salad Recipes

    Caesar Salad

    Creamy Potato Salad

    Pasta Salad

    Bavarian Potato Salad

    Green Bean Salad

    Egg Salad

    Red Cabbage Salad

    Coleslaw

    Tuna Salad

    Chicken Salad

    Cucumber Salad

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    Vegan Cobb Salad

    Vegan Cobb Salad

    Yield: 2 Portions
    Vorbereitungszeit: 20 minutes
    Kochzeit: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes

    This vegan Cobb Salad is inspired by the Traditional Cobb Salad. This delicious salad plate is served with juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, vegan bacon, vegan chicken tofu in place of chicken and crispy chickpeas dressed in a creamy tahini red wine vinegar dressing as an alternative to a red wine vinaigrette.

    Ingredients

    • 4 handfuls of green lettuce
    • 1 handful of cherry tomatoes halved
    • 1 handful of carrots, cut into thin sticks

    Other Ingredients

    • Chicken style tofu
    • Crispy chickpeas
    • Tahini Red Wine Vinegar Dressing
    • 3 tablespoon coconut bacon
    • 3 tablespoon walnuts
    • 1 avocado optionally diced
    • ½ small red onion, sliced.
    • 2 tablespoons spring onions chives, thinly sliced for garnish

    Instructions

    Start by preparing the chicken tofu, coconut bacon, and chickpeas and salad dressing first.

    Then cut your vegetables into small pieces.

    Now put the salad in a bowl and the cherry tomatoes. Add the carrots and mix it with the salad dressing.

    Now top it with the tofu, coconut bacon, chickpeas, walnuts, avocado cubes, red onion and spring onion.

    Notes

    Additional Information and Tips in the Post above. Check also my Video for instructions.

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    Nutrition Information
    Yield 2 Serving Size 1
    Amount Per Serving Calories 269Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 0mgSodium 36mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 11gSugar 5gProtein 6g

    The nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as an estimate.

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    Cuisine: American / Category: Salad
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