Chinese Tempeh Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Chinese tempeh salad is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely delicious. Tempeh is such a great protein choice since it's packed with probiotics that support your digestion while keeping you full and satisfied. I love how simple it is to throw together: you just cook the tempeh, chop your vegetables, and toss everything with a quick homemade Asian dressing. The whole salad is vibrant and crunchy, loaded with fresh greens, cabbage, carrots, and celery, then topped with peanuts and sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture. It's nutritious comfort food that won't break the bank or keep you stuck in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gtempeh
- 200 gmixed greens
- 250 gred cabbage
- 250 gcarrots
- 150 gcelery
- 100 mlasian dressing
- 50 mlsoy sauce(or tamari for gluten-free)
- 20 mlrice vinegar
- 15 ghoney
- 50 gcrushed peanuts
- 10 gsesame seeds
- 10 piecesgreen onions(thinly sliced)
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Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Blend until smooth.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, and celery.
- 3
In a separate pan, marinate the tempeh in the Asian dressing for 10-15 minutes.
Tip: Make sure the tempeh is coated evenly.
- 4
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Remove the tempeh from the dressing and add to the pan. Cook until crispy and golden brown.
Tip: Flipping the tempeh halfway through the cooking time.
- 5
To assemble the salad, place the tempeh on top of the greens mixture. Sprinkle crushed peanuts and sesame seeds around the tempeh.
Tip: Garnish with thinly sliced green onions on top.
- 6
Drizzle the remaining Asian dressing over the salad.
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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