Lebanese Tempeh Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a vibrant salad that brings the fresh, herbaceous flavors of Lebanon right to your table. I've combined crispy pan fried tempeh with crisp mixed greens, juicy tomatoes, cool cucumber, and all those wonderful aromatics like red onion and fresh parsley. The tahini and lemon dressing ties everything together beautifully, while crumbled feta and crunchy pistachios add the perfect textural contrast. What I love most about this dish is that it comes together in under 45 minutes and costs very little to make, yet tempeh provides an impressive amount of plant based protein and probiotics for your gut health. It's become my go to lunch when I want something satisfying, nourishing, and authentically delicious.
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Ingredients
- 400 gtempeh
- 946 mlmixed greens
- 200 gchopped cucumber
- 150 gchopped red onion
- 100 gcrumbled feta cheese
- 60 mllemon juice
- 30 gtahini
- 20 mlolive oil
- 1salt
- 1black pepper
- 100 gpistachios
- 150 gdiced tomatoes
- 1fresh parsley
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the tempeh in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for 5-7 minutes.
Tip: Use a non-reactive container and let it sit at room temperature.
- 2
Grill or pan-fry the tempeh until golden brown on both sides.
Tip: Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
- 3
Combine the chopped cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, pistachios, and diced tomatoes in a large bowl.
Tip: Toss gently to combine.
- 4
Add the mixed greens to the bowl and toss again.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid bruising the greens.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: Start with a slow whisk and gradually increase speed.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: Adjust the amount of dressing to your liking.
- 7
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Tip: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours.
- 8
Serve with a side of warm pita bread or crackers, if desired.
Tip: This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner.
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