SUMMER TEMPEH SALAD
Tempeh recommendation: Soy bean tempeh nature
Sweet seasonal peaches or nectarines, creamy mozzarella and spicy tempeh - this salad is summer on a plate! Served with crunchy lettuce, fresh tomatoes and a fine lemon-balsamic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or as a special side dish for a barbecue.

2 servings

20 min
Ingredients
- 200 g soybean tempeh
- 2 ripe nectarines or peaches (alternatively apricots)
- 2 handfuls of romaine lettuce
- 2 handfuls of lamb's lettuce
- 1 large tomato or 6 cherry tomatoes
- 1 ball of mozzarella (approx. 125 g, can also be vegan)
- A few leaves of fresh basil
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds or pine nuts (optional)
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil (for the tempeh)
For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Preparation
- Cut the tempeh into small cubes or strips. Fry in a pan with 1 tbsp rapeseed oil until golden brown (approx. 5-6 minutes), season with salt and pepper.
- Wash the lettuce and spin dry. Dice or halve the tomatoes. Cut the peach or nectarine into wedges.
- Tear or slice the mozzarella. Roughly chop the basil.
- For the dressing: whisk together the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Arrange the salad in a large bowl or on two plates. Arrange the tempeh, tomatoes, peach slices and mozzarella on top. Drizzle with dressing and top with basil and seeds.
- Tip: The salad also tastes wonderful with grilled or toasted bread as a side dish.