Tempeh Salad Sandwich Recipes

TEMPEH REUBEN

Steps:

• For the Russian dressing: Combine the ketchup, mayo, horseradish, relish, Worcestershire, paprika and black pepper in a bowl and mix until well combined.
• For the Reuben: Slice each piece of tempeh crosswise into two smaller pieces, then slice horizontally into each slice to create two thinner pieces.
• Heat an iron griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle with olive oil (I like to take a paper towel in tongs and rub it over the griddle to evenly distribute the oil). Cook the tempeh until golden brown, 2 minutes per side.
• Butter one side of each piece of bread, then turn over. Spread four of the slices with some Russian dressing, then top those with 1 slice of cheese each. Top with a piece of tempeh, some grated carrot and some sauerkraut, then top with another slice of cheese each. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
• Heat the iron griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches about 2 minutes per side. (I like to use a metal mixing bowl to dome the sandwiches so the cheese melts.)

TEMPEH "CHICKEN" SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cubed tempeh in a saucepan of boiling, salted water.
• Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 12 minutes, drain and set aside to cool.
• I usually toss it in the fridge.
• In a large bowl, combine the celery, pepper, pickle, scallion and parsley.
• Run a knife through the cubed tempeh, just to give it a rough chop (optional, the cubes work fine too) Add chopped tempeh to the bowl, along with the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon, salt and pepper.
• Fold everything together, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors combine.
• This will keep covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
• This salad goes great on wheat toast, in a pita pocket, or in a lavash wrap.

CURRIED TEMPEH SALAD

Steps:

• Chop tempeh into bite-size chunks. Add to a pot with water and a steamer basket and steam tempeh for 10-15 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
• While tempeh is cooling, chop all the veggies.
• In a large bowl combine tempeh, celery, red onion, carrots and raisins.
• Make dressing by combining mayo, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, curry powder, olive oil, pepper, turmeric and sea salt in a bowl. Pour dressing over tempeh, veggies and raisins. Toss to combine.
• Serve immediately or place in the fridge to chill before serving.

VEGAN TUNA SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut the tempeh in to 4 large pieces. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the tempeh. Boil the tempeh for twenty minutes. Once the tempeh is tender, drain the water and let tempeh cool for 5 minutes.
• While tempeh is boiling, chopped all your vegetables and herbs. Set aside.
• Place cooled tempeh in a medium bowl and smash it with a fork or other mashing utensil until tempeh is mostly broken apart with some larger pieces intact. Add the remaining ingredients and stir it together. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Serve on two slices of bread with freshly sliced tomatoes and lettuce.