Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly Recipe

This vibrant vegan salad is inspired by Hell's Backbone Grill's award-winning recipe, featured in Delicious Magazine and hailed as one of the best in the state by Salt Lake Magazine! Jen and Blake's original creation uses the freshest, locally sourced organic ingredients. We've adapted their masterpiece, substituting blueberries for strawberries and baby white turnips for jicama for a unique twist. Get ready to experience a flavor explosion with this easy-to-make, healthy, and utterly delicious salad, perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 341.6 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly

Red Wine Vinegar
Honey
Ground Star Anise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Red Chili Powder
1 teaspoon salt
Grapeseed Oil
Romaine Lettuce Hearts
Spring Greens
Baby Turnips
Pepitas
Fresh Corn
Fresh Strawberries

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How to Make Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly

Combine 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a blender.
With the blender running, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until emulsified.
Blend for another minute until completely smooth and creamy.
Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Arrange the salad ingredients on individual plates in the following order: baby spinach, baby white turnips, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled vegan feta, blueberries.
Drizzle each salad with approximately 1 tablespoon of the prepared dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

16g

Carbs

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Starters Salads Lunch Side Dishes American Healthy Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free 30 Minutes Or Less

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Salads Fruit Vegetables Easy Vegan Vegetarian Dietary 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly?

Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly?

Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly has approximately 341.6 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly?

The key ingredients for Backbone House Salad Vegan Friendly are Red Wine Vinegar, Honey, Ground Star Anise, Dijon Mustard, Red Chili Powder, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.