This vegetarian high-protein salad recipe is packed with flavor, texture and nutrition! The protein comes from the tofu, tempeh, chickpeas and hemp seeds, with broccoli, avocado, arugula and cucumber to fill out the salad.
Ingredients
For the Marinated Tempeh
• one block of tempeh, cubed (approx. 250 g)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (60 ml)
• tbsp soy sauce or gluten-free tamari (30 ml)
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (30 ml)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 head small head romaine lettuce (about 4oz/112g)
For the Baked Tofu
• 350 g block firm or extra-firm tofu
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• pinch of salt and pepper
For the Salad
• 4 cups chopped and lightly steamed broccoli
• 4 cups or big handful of fresh arugula, spinach or • mixed salad greens
• 8 tbsp hemp seeds (1–2 tbsp per salad)
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• tahini for drizzling over top or 1 batch maple dijon dressing or lemon tahini dressing
• fresh lemon, for serving
• salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bake the Tempeh: To make the marinated tempeh, mix the marinade ingredients together in shallow dish then add the cubed tempeh. Let sit for 20-30 minutes. Option to press the tofu during this time. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Once it’s baked, spoon any remaining marinade over the cubes.
2. Bake Tofu: To make the baked tofu, toss the cubed tofu with the soy sauce, garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer to a parchment-paper lined baking pan and bake at 400 F for 20-30 minutes until browed. You can bake it at the same time as the tempeh.
3. Steam Broccoli: You can leave the broccoli raw but it’s suggested to steam it. Bring water to a boil then add the broccoli in a steamer basked, cover and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Prepare Dressing (Optional): If you’re making a dressing for the salad, prepare that now.
5. Assemble Salads: Prepare 4 bowls with a handful of arugula or other greens of choice. Divide the rest of the ingredients between the 4 servings. Drizzle each with tahini and lemon or a dressing of choice and enjoy.