Tempeh Caesar Salad
A vegan twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring protein-rich tempeh and a creamy, tangy dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon - 1, juiced
- Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
- Vegan caesar dressing - 1/2 cup
- Croutons - 1 cup
- Romaine lettuce - 1 head, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Tempeh - 8 ounces, cubed
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the tempeh cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, croutons, and cooked tempeh.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan Caesar dressing, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad immediately, garnished with extra nutritional yeast if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g