Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Coconut Bacon Salad

This satisfying Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Coconut Bacon Salad recipe includes a deliciously creamy, sweet and tangy dressing.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut “Bacon”

  • 1 tbsp refined coconut oil, melted
  • 2 cup unsweetened large-flake coconut
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari
  • 1 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For the Salad

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (like Just Mayo or Vegenaise)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened vegan yogurt (I use coconut yogurt)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F. To make the coconut “bacon”, combine all the ingredients on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and mix well. Spread the coconut into an even layer, and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent burning until the “bacon” is evenly browned and no longer smells like coconut. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli and cauliflower florets. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, optional sugar, salt, and pepper until well-combined. Pour the dressing over the broccoli and cauliflower, and mix well to coat. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, add 1 ½ cups of the coconut “bacon” to the vegetable salad, and mix well. You will have more coconut “bacon” than necessary for the salad – it’s fantastic on a vegan BLT sandwich, as a salad topping, or just as a snack on its own. The coconut “bacon” will lose some of its color and crunch after being added to the salad, but it will still taste wonderful!

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