Tempeh Salad with Miso-Mustard Dressing

A Crunchy & Flavorful Plant-Based Tempeh Salad Dish

This tempeh salad with tangy miso-mustard dressing is bursting with flavor and texture. It’s a perfect meal for vegetarians or anyone looking to reduce meat while still enjoying a protein-rich dish.

The combination of crisp snow peas, shredded cabbage, and mizuna creates a refreshing crunch. Meanwhile, savory, marinated tempeh adds a deep, earthy taste. Drizzled with a bold miso-mustard dressing, this salad is both nourishing and delicious.


Marinated Tempeh Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 250g tempeh, sliced into thin strips (0.5cm or thinner)
  • 2 tsp coconut oil (for frying, optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk vinegar, tamari, water, ginger, and sesame oil.
  2. Place tempeh in a shallow dish and pour marinade over it. Let sit for 2–3 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  3. For frying: Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook each side for 4 minutes until golden.
  4. For baking: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Snow Pea, Cabbage & Mizuna Salad

Ingredients:
  • 160g snow peas, trimmed
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 2 cups mizuna (or other leafy greens)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander

Miso-Mustard Dressing

Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp mellow white miso
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions:
  1. Boil snow peas for 30 seconds. Rinse under cold water and cut into halves or thirds.
  2. Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Blend or whisk together miso, mustard, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and maple syrup until smooth.
  4. Toss salad with dressing and top with warm tempeh.

Final Thoughts

This salad will help you feel full and energized throughout the day! Enjoy fresh & share with friends! For more Salad Recipe, you can check this Summer Salad recipe! If you’re interested with Vegetarian recipe, you can try Chickpea with Spinach and Mushroom Curry, we love to hear your experience!

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