Refreshing Marinated Tempeh Salad
This easy marinated tempeh salad features diced tempeh, kale, and carrots infused with ginger, garlic, and a generous squeeze of lime juice for more freshness. A healthy, protein-rich salad that comes together in 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 1- inch fresh ginger grated
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1 carrot peeled and chopped
- 15 ounces tempeh finely diced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1 green onion stalk chopped
- 2 cups chopped greens (kale, spinach, etc)
- juice from 1 lime or lemon
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- optional toppings: red pepper flakes, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, garlic, shallot, and ginger. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft.
- Add the vegetables and tempeh. Next, add the diced red bell pepper, carrots, and tempeh. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring regularly until the carrots are tender. Note: I prefer to slightly undercook the vegetables to keep some crunch, so I cooked mine for about three minutes, but that is up to you.
- Season. Stir in the soy sauce, maple syrup, and ground coriander. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly to toss the tempeh and vegetables with the seasonings. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more soy sauce for saltiness or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Chill. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the chopped green onions, chopped kale, lime juice, and toasted sesame oil. Stir to combine everything and let cool completely before covering with plastic wrap. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is better to let the flavors merge). Serve cold as an appetizer!
- The salad will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or one month in the freezer.
Notes
Steam the tempeh.
Not all tempeh brands are equal, and some may have some bitterness. In that case, you can place the tempeh block in a steamer basket and steam it for 10-12 minutes. This simple step will give your tempeh a milder taste.Serve warm or cold!
This salad can also be served either warm or chilled! You can serve it immediately after cooking or allow it to cool down completely.Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 438 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.5 g | Protein: 29.6 g | Fat: 24.5 g | Saturated Fat: 4.4 g | Sodium: 951 mg | Potassium: 1037 mg | Fiber: 2.4 g | Sugar: 8.8 g | Calcium: 247 mg | Iron: 5 mg