Mediterranean Tempeh Salad is a soy-free tempeh salad made with fresh, fermented chickpea tempeh instead of soy.
3 to 4 servings · Soy-free
Why fermented chickpea tempeh
This recipe is built on our fresh chickpea tempeh, which is fermented rather than pasteurized, so the culture stays active and the flavor stays full. It is naturally soy-free and holds its texture through cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh tempeh, steamed 12 to 15 min
- ½ cup kalamata olives, halved
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, drained
- ¾ cup feta (or dairy-free feta), crumbled
- Herb vinaigrette: 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt + pepper
Instructions
- Vinaigrette. whisk vinegar, oregano, and garlic together; stream in olive oil while whisking.
- Toss warm steamed tempeh cubes in vinaigrette immediately, warm tempeh absorbs as it cools. This is the key step.
- Cool completely, then fold in olives, roasted peppers, and feta.
Make it with
This pairs with Mediterranean Tempeh Salad. Start from a block of OG Raw Chickpea Tempeh (shop it here). Short on time? Reach for our heat-and-serve Simple Pan-Seared Tempeh.
Allergen swaps
Feta contains MILK → use Violife dairy-free feta block, crumbled.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mediterranean Tempeh Salad soy-free?
Yes. Our tempeh is fermented from chickpeas, not soybeans, so this recipe is naturally soy-free. Check any packaged sauces or condiments if soy is a strict concern.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
The tempeh is gluten-free and this recipe is gluten-free as written. Just double-check any store-bought sauces or condiments you add.
Do I need to steam the tempeh first?
For this recipe, yes. A short steam softens the chickpea tempeh and opens its texture so it takes on the seasoning. It is worth the extra step.
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