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A delicious plate of High-Protein Vegan Salad

High-Protein Vegan Salad

This High-Protein Vegan Salad is packed with flavors and nutrients, making it a perfect meal for any time of the day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 salads
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 596

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g block tempeh cubed
  • 60 ml balsamic vinegar
  • 30 ml soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
  • 30 ml pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 350 g block firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional for crispier tofu
  • 4 cups chopped and lightly steamed broccoli
  • 4 cups fresh arugula or spinach or mixed salad greens
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • 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

Method
 

  1. To make the marinated tempeh, mix the marinade ingredients together in a shallow dish then add the cubed tempeh. Let sit for 20-30 minutes. Option to press 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. To make the baked tofu, toss the cubed tofu with the soy sauce, garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cornstarch if using and toss again. Transfer to a parchment-paper lined baking pan and bake at 400 F for 20-30 minutes until browned. You can bake it at the same time as the tempeh.
  3. 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 basket, cover and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. If you're making a dressing for the salad, prepare that now.
  5. 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.

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or grains to make this salad your own.