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    Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad

    By: Thomas Published: 30 Mar, 17 Updated: 29 Dec, 21 22 Comments

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    Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad

    Tempeh is not popular for a few reasons, first one is that there are not a lot of good recipes available compared to tofu for example. Second one, if not cooked and seasoned properly it tends to have a bitter aftertaste and can taste very bad.

    It's a shame because tempeh is protein-rich, minimally processed and it's a fermented product, good for your digestion! Plus it's a cheap option when bought at asian markets!

    This salad is SO easy to prepare, you just have to make it ahead to let all the flavors merge. Serve it cold with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. I swear this tempeh salad won't disappoint!

    Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad

    It all starts with onions, garlic, shallot and ginger that are lightly sautéed until soft. Don't omit ginger by the way, it really contributes to the freshness of the salad. Then comes the red peppers and carrots to add a nice crunch.

    Tempeh is then added to the skillet with soy sauce for the savory note, and maple syrup to balance with the tang of lime juice. Regarding the tempeh, if you are not a fan of soy, you can find chickpea tempeh in some organic stores. I find it a bit mushier but it can still do the job!

    Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad

    For the greens I went with kale but you can use baby spinach, collard greens or lamb's lettuce.

    Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad

    If you are looking for a protein-packed salad (almost 30g per serving!), this salad is for you! It's easy to prepare and keeps very well in the fridge for up to 4 days, perfect for meal planning.

    I hope you will all love this salad, let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

    Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad

    Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad
    Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad

    Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad

    Author: Thomas
    Easy and fresh tempeh salad with ginger, garlic and kale, plus a generous squeeze of lime juice for more freshness. A healthy, protein-rich salad that comes together in 25 minutes!
    4.58 from 7 votes
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    Servings 3
    Calories 348 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon plant-based oil
    • 1 large onion finely diced
    • 2 cloves of garlic minced
    • 1 shallot minced
    • 1- inch fresh ginger grated
    • ½ red bell pepper diced
    • 1 carrot peeled and chopped
    • 15 ounces tempeh finely diced
    • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1 green onion thinly sliced
    • 2 cups chopped greens kale, spinach, etc
    • juice from 1 lime or lemon
    • optional toppings: red pepper flakes sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oil in a larget skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, garlic, shallot and ginger. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are soft.
    • Add diced red bell pepper, carrots and tempeh. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring regularly until carrots are cooked. I prefer to slightly undercook the vegetables to keep some crunch, so I cooked mine for about three minutes,
    • Stir in the soy sauce, maple syrup and ground coriander. Cook for another 3-5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more soy sauce for saltiness, and/or sriracha for heat.
    • Remove from heat, transfer to a large serving bowl and stir in the chopped green onions, kale and lime juice. Let cool completely, cover with plastic film and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, overnight is better to let the flavors merge.
    • Serve cold with an additional squeeze of lime juice.
    • The salad will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer.

    Notes

    If you are trying to avoid soy in your diet, you can use chickpea tempeh, usually available in organic supermarkets.
    Salad can also be served hot, serve immediately after cooking or reheat for 5-7 minutes in a skillet until warm.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 gCalories: 348 kcalCarbohydrates: 30.1 gProtein: 28.7 gFat: 15.6 gFiber: 2.4 gSugar: 8.6 g
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    Comments

    1. Linda

      March 31, 2017 at 2:41 am

      Sounds great, but the instructions need some clarification. In step #3, it says to add the tempeh along with the carrots and red pepper. Then in step #4, it says to stir in the tempeh along with the soy sauce, etc. Which is correct?

      Reply
      • Thomas

        March 31, 2017 at 4:15 am

        Ah sorry about that Linda! My mistake, I corrected it and made the recipe clearer.

        Reply
    2. Susana

      April 03, 2017 at 4:30 am

      Hi Thomas,

      you've done it again, looks like another amazingly healthy recipe. You are right, there are not enough good recipes out there for tempeh. I can't wait to try this recipe with yummy kale, and easy to get ingredients---excellent lunch idea

      Keep up the amazing work 🙂

      Reply
      • Thomas

        April 05, 2017 at 5:43 am

        Hi Susana,
        Thank you so much for your kind words!
        I hope you will like this salad 🙂

        Reply
    3. Beth

      July 02, 2018 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      Loved this salad! Ate it warm. I decreased tempeh to 8 oz which was perfect. Thanks. I’m a new Vegan and this was very satisfying.

      Reply
      • Thomas

        July 05, 2018 at 6:01 am

        Thanks for the feedback Beth!

        Reply
    4. Janet

      September 05, 2019 at 3:16 am

      5 stars
      Just want to say thank you for this recipe! It’s my favourite tempeh recipe and I make it all the time. Excellent “fast food” straight from the fridge!

      Reply
      • Thomas

        September 07, 2019 at 12:42 pm

        I'm happy to hear you like this salad Janet! Thanks for your feedback!

        Reply
    5. Judy Lynn Williamson

      June 16, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great way to eat tempeh. I have made it many times with a few changes. I usually use half as much Tempe and many more vegetables. But the sauce is a wonderful combination. I also like to put it on shredded cabbage.

      Reply
      • Thomas

        June 17, 2020 at 12:32 am

        Thanks for sharing Judy!

        Reply
    6. Hilary

      July 30, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a great warm salad! I’m sure it’d be great cold too (and I will be making it again). Really good with avocado on top!

      Reply
      • Thomas

        August 06, 2020 at 11:00 pm

        Thanks for your feedback Hilary!

        Reply
    7. Irini

      October 27, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      Hey there!!! Sound yummy! How many portions is this recipe for?

      I x

      Reply
      • Thomas

        October 28, 2020 at 1:22 pm

        Hey Irini,
        It serves 3 people.

        Reply
    8. Laura Lapierre

      November 25, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      5 stars
      This is awesome!! You're right... we need more tempeh recipes. And I have already added this to my list! We ate this hot - added the kale and green onions right to the hot mix. I did add the sriracha, extra soy sauce, and sesame seeds. It was so so good!!! I will definitely double this recipe next time. Definitely sending this to family and friends and recommending that they make it! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
    9. Kelly

      April 02, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing! SO yummy and healthy - I used water instead of oil just because I am trying to eat less fat. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Thomas

        April 02, 2021 at 3:48 pm

        Thanks so much for your feedback Kelly 🙂

        Reply
    10. Etienne

      March 03, 2022 at 6:06 pm

      2 stars
      Not great, lots of stuff doesn’t make sense and it’s off balance.

      Reply
      • Thomas

        March 03, 2022 at 8:28 pm

        Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the recipe!

        Reply

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