Best 4 Tempeh Chicken Salad Recipes
Tempeh chicken salad is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken salad. Made with tempeh, a fermented大豆bean product, it is packed with protein, fiber and probiotics. This salad is a great way to add more plant-based foods to your diet and still enjoy the classic flavors of chicken salad. With a variety of recipes available, you can easily find one that suits your taste buds. So whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, tempeh chicken salad is sure to satisfy.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
TEMPEH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
If you like blue cheese, but never tried tempeh, you will never miss the chicken in this salad recipe.
Provided by La Panadera
Categories Salad
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place tempeh in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Steam for 20 minutes, then remove, and pat dry. When tempeh has finished steaming, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tempeh, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool.
- Whisk together ranch dressing, milk, garlic, dill, and salt in a large bowl. Add the cooled tempeh, drained garbanzo beans, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and romaine lettuce. Toss until the salad has been well coated in the dressing. Gently fold in the blue cheese, then season to taste with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 783.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
TEMPEH TACO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: tempeh, olive oil, low sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, avocado, lime, olive oil, salt, pepper, water, green leaf lettuce, cherry tomato, black beans, corn, fresh cilantro, red onion
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cut the tempeh into a medium dice.
- In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the tempeh and cook for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown.
- Add the soy sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes, until all of the seasonings are well-distributed and the tempeh is browned. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Make the avocado dressing: In a blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth. Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
- Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cilantro, red onion, and tempeh in a large bowl and pour over the avocado dressing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 6 grams
TEMPEH "CHICKEN" SALAD
For those of you who have never tried it, tempeh is a made from fermented soybeans that have been pressed into firm cakes. It has a "nutty" and meaty texture, and, like tofu, it absorbs flavors of surrounding ingredients really well. Tempeh is a very popular "meat" alternative for vegetarian cooks. The first step in this recipe has you poach the tempeh in boiling water, which mellows out the flavor a bit, and makes it a bit more digestible. This is yet another recipe from, my favorite: The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the cubed tempeh in a saucepan of boiling, salted water.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 12 minutes, drain and set aside to cool.
- I usually toss it in the fridge.
- In a large bowl, combine the celery, pepper, pickle, scallion and parsley.
- Run a knife through the cubed tempeh, just to give it a rough chop (optional, the cubes work fine too) Add chopped tempeh to the bowl, along with the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon, salt and pepper.
- Fold everything together, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors combine.
- This will keep covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- This salad goes great on wheat toast, in a pita pocket, or in a lavash wrap.
VEGAN TEMPEH SALAD
This is an adopted recipe I've not yet had the chance to try. Here's what the OP had to say about it: "I've also heard this referred to as "Vegan Tuna Salad." I absolutely love this salad! I'm not a vegetarian, let alone vegan, but this is fabulous. I've been buying it from Whole Foods Market in their Deli section (expensive little 8 ounce containers) so I came up with this by reading the ingredients listed on the container! I love it with tortilla chips..."
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the tempeh first breaking it into chunks and steaming it over boiling water for about 15 minutes.
- Set aside and allow to cool.
- Assemble the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl adjusting the amounts according to your preference.
- Finely crumble the cooled tempeh into the bowl and combine with the chopped vegetables.
- Add the mayonnaise last.
- Chill before serving.
- Serve as a sandwich spread - hearty wheat bread is nice, or serve as a dip with organic stone ground tortilla chips.
- Serving size is relative -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 474.2, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5, Protein 12.4
Tips:
- To make the tempeh chicken salad more flavorful, marinate the tempeh in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a food processor or blender to chop the tempeh into small pieces. This will help to create a more even texture in the salad.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can also chop the tempeh by hand. Just be sure to chop it very finely.
- Add your favorite vegetables to the salad. Some good options include celery, carrots, red onion, and avocado.
- Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Tempeh chicken salad is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken salad. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give tempeh chicken salad a try!
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