Description
This delicious, protein-packed vegan salad features smoky baked tempeh tossed with lettuce, grapefruit, avocado, red pepper, and cilantro lime pepita dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams organic tempeh, cubed (1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch each sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large grapefruit, sectioned
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
Pepita Cilantro Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup toasted pepitas
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
- 1 packed cup fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Water to thin, if needed
Instructions
- Start by preparing the tempeh. Preheat the oven to 350 F and place the cubed tempeh in a 8×8-inch glass baking dish. In a bowl, mix together the oil, tamari, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over the tempeh and toss to coat. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the salad: Place the chopped lettuce in a large bowl and top with the grapefruit, avocado, red pepper, and onion.
- Make the dressing: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Once the tempeh has cooled, add it to the salad. Add desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. Eat and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 281
- Sugar: 5.5 g
- Sodium: 449.1 mg
- Fat: 22.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.5 g
- Fiber: 6.6 g
- Protein: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg