Chopped Vegetable Salad
30 minutes or fewer Tempeh bacon, avocado and chickpeas turn this salad into a protein-packed main dish. We like LightLifes Organic Tempeh Fakin Bacon Strips. Meal Plan: To round out this salad, serve with some crusty rolls. Its also great alongside veggie burgers.
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30 minutes or fewer
Tempeh bacon, avocado and chickpeas turn this salad into a protein-packed main dish. We like LightLifes Organic Tempeh Fakin Bacon Strips. Meal Plan: To round out this salad, serve with some crusty rolls. Its also great alongside veggie burgers.
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup fresh carrot juice
- 1/2 cup extra-firm tofu, drained
- 1 tsp. low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tsp. tahini
- 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. dark sesame oil
- 2 Tbs. grated carrots
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced tempeh "bacon" (about 2 strips)
- 4 cups chopped or julienned romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup diced ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup seeded, diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup sliced Belgian endive
Preparation
Make Vinaigrette: In food processor or blender, combine carrot juice, tofu, tamari, tahini, vinegar and oil and process until blended. Transfer to bowl and stir in grated carrots. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Lightly coat small, nonstick pan with cooking spray. Add diced “bacon” and cook, stirring often, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer tempeh to plate.
In large bowl, combine lettuce, tomato, avocado, chickpeas, cucumber, endive and 1/2 cup dressing. Toss to mix. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle with tempeh “bacon” and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 154
- Carbohydrate Content 16 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 110 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g