Recipe Directions

  • 1. Make a batch of raw mayonnaise in your blender.
  • 2. Lay out a piece of romaine lettuce.
  • 3. Spread some raw mayonnaise or ranch on the lettuce (optional).
  • 4. Add some sliced tomatoes.
  • 5. Top with dulse seaweed (your "bacon")!

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

I bet you never even thought about having a BLT sandwich ("bacon, lettuce and tomato") while still living the raw food lifestyle, did you?

Well, I didn't either. But here it is! A raw friend of mine introduced this concept to me, and I fell in love immediately.

And no, that's not real bacon of course. Nor is it even eggplant bacon (which, in my experience is a !@# to make in the dehydrator and doesn't even taste very good anyway).

Nope, this raw food bacon substitute is...drumroll please...dulse seaweed! Dulse stores really well when kept dry. (If you don't have dulse, you can use a sheet of nori seaweed and cut it into strips, as I've done in this photo. Nori may be easier to find because it is used to make sushi rolls and is quite common.)

And what raw BLT sandwich would be complete without raw mayonnaise? Just like any good sandwich, the mayo is a big part of the draw, in my opinion. (Relax, I mean raw vegan mayo of course!)

I can eat 2-3 or even 4 "sandwiches" per meal. Very easy to pull together, especially if you already have a batch of raw vegan mayonnaise in the fridge.

You can store raw mayonnaise in refrigerator for up to a week.

Do not store assembled raw BLT sandwiches in fridge (or at all) because the dulse will get soggy really fast. Always put the dulse on last--right before eating.

So easy and yet... so good! One of my newest addictions lately and I wanted to share it with you.

My raw mayonnaise recipe is here

 

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 97 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Calories, Fat, and Carbohydrates.
  • This recipe is an amazing source of Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • This recipe is a good source of Iron, and Riboflavin.

Amounts per 37 g (1 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 38 2 %
Protein 3 g 5 %
Fat 0.26 g
Carbohydrates 6 g 2 %
Calcium 30 mg 3 %
Iron 4 mg 34 %
Sodium 234 mg 10 %
Source: USDA, The Rawtarian

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This dulse sounds amazing from some of the comments here, however, I'm very sure I can't find it here- I live in Sydney Australia btw and have not heard of this seaweed b4! But we do have many jap products and Asian food stores here- can I get dulse from a Japanese shop you think? Otherwise, nori sheets are ok? Just wanna make sure! :-)

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Hi Emmeline, yes definitely try an asian food store. They should have lots of seaweed selection. In a pinch, ripping up nori sheets could work, but it won't have quite the same "baconesque" feel. Probably if you enquire in an asian food store they can help find dulse, I bet.

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The nutritional content says 38 calories, which seems not only ridiculous for lunch but also inconsistent with calories for other meals - help!

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Hi Char,

Thanks for your comment. It's a good question!

Any "optional" ingredients (like raw ranch dressing) are not included in the nutritional information.

So, for 1 serving, it's just 3 slices of tomato (about 10 calories), 1 leaf of lettuce (about 6 calories) and a tiny bit of seaweed (10 calories or less).

BUT if you include the ranch dressing - that would add about 100 calories more.

And -- obviously -- this is not a meal if you just eat 1 sprig of lettuce with two slices of tomato on it. You want to eat lots of these, plus add some good fat (raw mayo / ranch etc) - which will drastically increase the calories.

I hope this helps a bit!

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Hi Laura! What other types of lettuce/ greens do you think would work to wrap this in?

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Hi! You could try collard greens or romaine lettuce leaves!

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Definitely gonna try this over the summer. I tried the eggplant bacon and no one will eat it except the dog. But I like using dulsa in my mock tuna, so I expect good results from this recipe.

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Oh dear, LadyJ. Let me know how you like the mock tuna! :)

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Amazing, reminds me of a BLT and so easy. I will be taking these to work with me. I made the mayo with cashews, so yummy. Thank you for your easy recipes, I have liked every one that I have tried so far. I tried to comment from your recipe app but it wouldn't let me. Your apps are great too. I love the shopping list that I can take with me on my tablet. I have never eaten so healthy.

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Hi Kathy, I'm glad you're lovin' the recipes! :)

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Where is recipe for a rae mayo???

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Which supplier do you get your dulse from?

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Maine Coast Sea Vegetables

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So amazing! Definitely going to be one of my staples from now on. In fact- I'm having it again today!

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Yum! I want one :)

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Hi, I'm thinking of starting on this plan next week and was just looking at the recipes to prepare. It doesn't say whether the dulse needs to be soaked or if it is dried. Sorry if this is obvious, but I cannot find it under the recipe steps and want to make sure I don't get it wrong!

Loving your work. Rosie

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Hi Rosie,

Good question! Do not soak the dulse. Use it dry in this recipe.

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Wow you are BRILLIANT! This is so simple and delicious!!

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Lol it takes a brilliant one to know a brilliant one Judene ;P

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I don't see any recipe in the app for raw mayo. Please help

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Hi Dimitrios, Sorry about that! Here's the mayo recipe:

3/4 cups water (or less)

1 1/2 cups of macadamia nuts (expensive but worth it)

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon italian spices (basil, thyme, oregano or combo of all - whatever you have)

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

dash of cayenne

Directions: Throw everything in blender and blend :)

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This dulse sounds amazing from some of the comments here, however, I'm very sure I can't find it here- I live in Sydney Australia btw and have not heard of this seaweed b4! But we do have many jap products and Asian food stores here- can I get dulse from a Japanese shop you think? Otherwise, nori sheets are ok? Just wanna make sure! :-)

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Hi Emmeline, yes definitely try an asian food store. They should have lots of seaweed selection. In a pinch, ripping up nori sheets could work, but it won't have quite the same "baconesque" feel. Probably if you enquire in an asian food store they can help find dulse, I bet.

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I just made this a few minutes ago, and it was DELICIOUS!!!! And easy. I only go for recipes with little ingredients, and easy to make. And this turned out great. It easily satisfies my cravings for junk food too. I used Bac'uns, vegan bacon bits and veganaise. Thanks for the recipe! it was really great. :)

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I'm glad, Samantha :) I too like simpler recipes. Much less overwhelming to make!

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