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Tempeh Salad Sandwich

January 27, 2014 By Diane Smith 4 Comments

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I’ve been looking for a hearty sandwich and this tempeh salad sandwich fits the bill. The combo of pickles, celery and onion make a fresh crunch and the sandwich is quite filling and a great substitute for tuna or chicken salad.

Tempeh Salad Sandwich

I love using my homemade mayonnaise which I keep on hand as a staple in cute wide-mouth canning jars. If you haven’t worked with tempeh before, it’s quite easy to use. Check out my article, “Cooking with Tempeh,” for more tips. You’ll find it in the refrigerated section.

Most of these veggies and condiments you may already have on hand, which makes this recipe so simple and budget friendly. A pinch of mustard adds the tanginess, or you can opt for a dash of curry spice for a different kind of kick. You can also add a handful of raisins or currants for some sweetness.

Tempeh Salad Sandwich

Tempeh is mild in flavor, and its texture makes it a wonderful substitute for ground meat. Its made with fermented soybeans (and sometimes other grains). This healthy source of plant protein is great to use in many dishes such as a taco filling, stir-fries, chilis, veggie burgers or to top a salad.

Keep your lunches plant-based with these recipes:

  • Curried Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
  • Pita Falafel Sandwich with Tahini Sauce
  • Tempeh BLT
  • Caprese Salad with Blackberry & Watermelon
  • Farro Salad

This sandwich is quite filling, with its high protein content, and crunchy hearty texture. I sometimes use only one slice of bread and top my sandwich with a piece of lettuce. This is a good tip if you’re cutting down on these kinds of carbs.

Here’s a photo of the homemade mayonnaise.

Homemade Tofu Mayonnaise

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Tempeh Salad Sandwich! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!


This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.

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  • Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
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  • Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
  • Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

 

Tempeh Salad Sandwich
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4.54 from 13 votes

Tempeh Salad Sandwich

A great alternative to tuna or chicken salad. Crumble and add your favorite additions and flavors.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids

Ingredients

  • 1 package tempeh original soy
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 2 sweet or dill pickles chopped
  • 3-4 Tbl homemade mayonnaise or store-bought vegan
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 4-8 slices tomatoe depending on tomato size
  • 8 leaves lettuce
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Instructions

  • Crumble the tempeh into small pieces in a bowl.
  • Add the chopped onion, celery, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard and mix thoroughly
  • Serve on top of toasted bread with extra mustard, if you like and top with tomato, avocado and lettuce.

Notes

Label for tempeh salad only

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tempeh Salad Sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
114
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.8
g
5
%
Sodium
 
82.3
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
5.2
g
22
%
Sugar
 
0.6
g
1
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin C
 
1.7
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1.4
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Mona

    September 14, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    This looks wonderful. Do I need to steam or otherwise cook the tempeh first? I have never eaten it raw. Thanks!

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    • Diane Smith

      September 14, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Hi Mona, You bring up a great question and I think I’ll add that to the instructions. 👍 Many recipes do call for steaming tempeh before eating to decrease any bitterness. I have eaten it both ways and it probably depends on your taste. Lately, I HAVE been doing a quick steam of it in the microwave. I slice the tempeh in about 1/4″ slices, put them in a small bowl with a little water, and microwave for about 1 minute. Drain the water, let them cool for a second, and then proceed with the recipe. You might want to refrigerate it before eating. It does make the tempeh a little easier to crumble.

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  2. Masie

    February 25, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    4 stars
    Looks interesting
    Kept trying to figure out why it needed “stock.” It doesn’t, it needs a stalk of celery. Thanks for the giggle.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      February 25, 2022 at 8:43 pm

      Ha, thanks for bringing that to my attention. 💕 All fixed now. 🙂

      Reply

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