Tempeh Bacon BLT Salad
A delicious and healthy kale salad recipe, using crispy tempeh bacon. Make it in advance to enjoy for lunches, or take it with you to any upcoming summer parties.
- Prep Time: 20
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
For the kale
- 3 bunches of kale, washed, ribs removed, and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 avocados
- 1/4 cup tamari
- 1/4 cup oil (I used avocado)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Splash of sriracha
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
For the tempeh bacon
- 1 block of tempeh, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Tamari
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon spoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, washed and cut into fourths
Instructions
- Make the tempeh marinade. Combine all ingredients into a resealable bag, and place in the fridge to marinate for as little as 15 minutes or up to overnight.
- In a large salad bowl, mashed the avocado and add tamari, oil, and the lemon juice. Stir well. Add the kale to the bowl, and using your hands, massage the kale to wilt the leaves and coat entirely with the dressing. Season well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Make the tempeh bacon. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add some oil until warm. Add the marinated tempeh to the pan and sear for 3 minutes or so on each side, until browned and crispy. (Hint: if you use a bit more oil, it gets crispier.) Set aside to cool slightly before chopping into smaller pieces.
Assemble the salad
- Add the tempeh bacon to the bowl with the marinated kale. Top with tomatoes and stir well to combine. Season as needed with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or store covered in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
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