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Single Serving Caesar Salad with Tempeh Croutons
The dressing is garlicky and lemony and creamy. And the “croutons” made of tempeh give a satisfying crunch while also adding protein and keeping carbs lower.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course
Gluten Free, Lunch, Sides, Vegetables
Servings
1
large salad
Calories
365
kcal
Ingredients
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10
oz
romaine
chopped
1/2
c
Soft or Silken Tofu
blended
1
Tbsp
lemon juice
1
Tbsp
apple cider vinegar
1/2
clove
garlic
minced
2
tsp
capers
2
tsp
Nutritional Yeast
1/2
tsp
mustard
dijon if available
1
pinch
salt and pepper
to taste
1/2
package
Tofurkey Maple Bacon Tempeh
1/4
sheet
nori seaweed
crumbled
Instructions
Croutons
Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C
Cut the tempeh strips into pieces about 3/4 inch long.
On a baking sheet spritzed with cooking spray, lay the tempeh pieces not touching each other.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until crunchy.
Salad
In a blender, blend the tofu, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, capers, nori, and mustard together.
Add water as needed to get the desired dressing consistency. Dump into a large bowl.
Using 2 forks, or a pair of tongs, pour the romaine lettuce in the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.
Top with warm tempeh croutons.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Single Serving Caesar Salad with Tempeh Croutons
Amount Per Serving
Calories
365
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat
5g
8%
Carbohydrates
40g
13%
Protein
36g
72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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