REVITALIZING CRUNCHY SPRING TEMPEH SALAD
servings: 2
prep time: 15-20 min
cook time: 30 min
May is a great month for fresh produce and we are all in on all things green. If this salad doesn’t say “SPRING”, we got nothing for ya. Dig into this nutrient-packed, antioxidant-rich medley of asparagus, cucumber and radishes to mint, hemp hearts and tempeh to help you revitalize from the inside out.
Ingredients
FOR THE 2-2-2 TEMPEH:
- 1 package tempeh
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp tamari
THE SALAD:
- 1-2 bunches asparagus
- 1 package (6) baby cucumbers
- 1 cup radishes
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 bunch mint
MAPLE MUSTARD DRESSING:
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 T maple syrup
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
TOPPERS (OPTIONAL):
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Directions
TEMPEH:
- Mix the marinade ingredients together, and rinse the tempeh with water. Pat dry completely.
- Cut the tempeh into cubes or strips.
- Add tempeh to the bowl and ensure marinade is covering it. Marinate at least 20 min. (Note: Continue to
salad prep while this is marinating.) - Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Place the tempeh on the baking sheet.
- Bake 15-20 min, flipping halfway through.
SALAD:
Asparagus:
- Add water to a medium sized pot and toss in salt to taste. While water heats up, dice the asparagus into 2”
pieces. Allow it to come to a rolling boil. Lower the heat and add the asparagus to the water. (Note: We like to
make my dressing now.) - Steam for 3 minutes and strain. Pour ice water over and add to a bowl of ice to retain crispness and green
colour.
Peas:
- Add peas to a small pot and allow to boil for 2-3 minutes. Once softened but still bright green, strain and
place into a bowl of ice.
Vegetables:
- Slice the radishes into thin rounds- using a mandolin if that’s accessible to you.
- Slice the cucumbers into long strips or cubes.
- Clean and dry the mint thoroughly. Slice it into strips, leaving some whole leaves over for garnish.
DRESSING:
- Whisk all ingredients together.
Cooking Notes
ASSEMBLY:
- Combine cucumbers, radish, asparagus, and peas. Pour dressing over. Gently combine the sliced mint.
- Once tempeh has cooled, add to salad. Top with mint garnish and optional sesame seeds and hemp hearts.