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Big Mac Salad for light meal

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

Entree

About the Recipe
 

Tastes like fast food, but it's healthy, vegan, easy to make, and so super delicious! Whether you're
vegan or just looking for a healthier take on a classic burger, this salad is a must-try. It tastes just like a Big Mac burger, but without the bun! This is a quick and easy salad or light meal and it's also for meal prepping.

Ingredients

For the Beef:

  • 1½ Cup TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein)

  • 1 1/3 Cup water or vegetable broth

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small yellow onion

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if preferred)

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 splash vegetable broth or water


For the Big Mac Sauce Salad Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (see notes for low calorie and oil-free version)

  • 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish

  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 - 3 tablespoons plant-based milk (such as oat or soy), if needed


For the Salad:

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce or romaine

  • 1 cup shredded vegan cheese

  • 1 cup sliced dill pickles

  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion

Preparation

Step 1

Add water or vegetable broth to TVP in a small bowl


Step 2

In a large skillet or non-stick pan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and garlic.

Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions turn translucent and begin to brown.


Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add TVP to onions. Cook for abourt 5 minutes. Mix in the nutritional

yeast, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of vegetable broth or

water as needed. Remove from the heat and set aside.


For the Big Mac Sauce Salad Dressing:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the vegan mayonnaise, relish, mustard, vinegar, paprika, and garlic powder. If you would like your dressing to be thinner mix in 1 tablespoon of plant-based milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency.


To Assemble the Vegan Big Mac Salad:

  1. Divide the lettuce evenly among 4 bowls. Top with the vegan cheese, pickles, onions, and the TVP beef. Add dressing to taste and serve right away.

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