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Massaged Kale Tempeh Salad

If you’re looking for a light, tasty, and nourishing side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, look no further. This smokey tempeh kale salad has it going on! It will look great on your holiday table along with the other dishes, and can even be eaten as an entree salad (in case you’re taking a dish to a non-vegan celebration).

I can’t wait for Thanksgiving dinner. I’ll be cooking for a handful of clients, and celebrating the holiday with Maxx’s family. I plan on taking my butternut squash lasagna and a sweet potato dessert (or 2) to the dinner. What will you be making?

Fresh Pomegranate

This recipe was originally shared in my Holiday 2013 e-cookbook, Nourish. The gorgeous photos were taken by my dear friend Sidney Bensimon. She also took the header photos for this blog, and all of the good photos of me.

The earthiness from the kale is balanced with tart lemon and Asian pear. The smokey marinated tempeh adds even more depth to the flavor of the salad. Top it with pomegranate seeds for another burst of fresh, fruity flavor and you are all set! The flavors are perfect.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

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Smokey Tempeh, Kale + Pomegranate Salad

By: Jenné
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

Marinated Tempeh

  • 1 package soy tempeh, cubed
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke

Salad

Instructions 

Marinated Tempeh

  • Place the tempeh cubes in a mixing bowl or container.
  • In a small mixing bowl stir together the liquid ingredients, and pour over the tempeh.
  • Let marinate for at least one hour, or even overnight for more flavor.
  • Once marinated pan fry the tempeh cubes in a skillet. Serve in salad...

Assemble salad

  • Place the chopped kale into a large mixing bowl, and add the lemon juice, olive oil, and a dash of sea salt.
  • Massage the kale with your hands until it is tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the marinated tempeh, pomegranate seeds, and pear to the kale.
  • Toss well, then season with the tempeh marinade to taste.
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About Jenne

I’m a Georgia Peach living in Los Angeles (by way of NYC), with an insatiable love of sweet potatoes, travel, animals, and cooking. On Sweet Potato Soul you’ll discover hundreds of delicious and easy-to-make vegan recipes.

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