Potato Salad With Crunchy ‘Bacon’ Pieces
It’s gotten so warm in the UK this week that we thought, let’s make a potato salad!
But this isn’t your average potato salad. Crisp lettuce, punchy gherkins, capers, and a beautifully creamy tofu mayonnaise come together with perfectly tender potatoes and a generous scattering of smoky, crunchy TVP “bacon” bits. It’s deeply satisfying, flavor-packed, and absolutely perfect for warm days, gatherings, or your weekly meal prep!
CULINARY TIP & FUN FACTS
Did you know you can flavour and bake TVP mince without even rehydrating it first? It saves valuable time, and the result is an irresistibly crunchy, smoky texture that mimics real bacon pieces flawlessly.
Also, potatoes are scientifically proven to be the most satiating food! So they are an excellent choice when dieting.
This recipe is one of 45 high-protein creations from our newest book ‘Plant-Based Weight Loss Bible’
This recipe makes a perfect packed lunch for hot days
Let’s get started!
Servings: 1
Macros (per serving)
473 kcal, protein 34g, carbs 61g, fat 5g
Main Ingredients
275g potatoes
3 tbsp boiled water
1 tbsp tamari or soya sauce
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
⅛ tsp black pepper
25g TVP mince (dry weight)
70g gem or cos lettuce
3 celery sticks
2 spring onions
50g baby gherkins
2 tbsp capers
Mayonnaise ingredients
130g firm silken tofu
1 tbsp apple cider
½ tsp mustard
½ tsp garlic powder
Pinch black pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 150°C / 300°F.
Chop the potatoes and then steam until cooked. Run them under cold water, drain and set aside.
To a bowl, add the boiled water, tamari, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, and combine.
Add in the TVP mince and mix well.
Lay it out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes (or until crisp), flipping every 3 minutes.
Finely chop the lettuce, celery, spring onions and gherkins.
To make the mayonnaise, blend all the ingredients until smooth.
Mix the lettuce, celery, spring onion, gherkins, capers, potatoes, and mayonnaise, then serve topped with the TVP bacon.
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