The Happy Pear's Ultimate Caesar Salad

Name: The Happy Pear's Ultimate Caesar Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 200 g Tempeh; 4 tbsp Tamari; 2 tbsp Maple Syrup; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tsp Smoked Paprika; ½ tsp Garlic Powder; 4 slices Sourdough Bread; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Italian Herbs; pinch Salt; 2 tbsp Tahini; 75 ml Soya Yoghurt; 2 tbsp Caper Brine; pinch Salt; pinch Black Pepper; 150 g Kale; 2 heads Baby Gem Lettuce; 0.5 handful Capers

AMERICANSource

A delicious and nutritious plant-based Caesar salad featuring crispy tempeh 'bacon', homemade croutons, and a creamy tahini-based dressing.

35m4Servings

Nutrition

463kcal

21gProtein

47gCarbs

25gFat

High Protein, High Fiber

Ingredients

TEMPEH 'BACON'

Tempeh

200 g

Tamari

4 tbsp

Maple Syrup

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Smoked Paprika

2 tsp

Garlic Powder

½ tsp

CROUTONS

Sourdough Bread

4 slices

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Italian Herbs

1 tsp

Salt

To taste

pinch

DRESSING

Tahini

2 tbsp

Soya Yoghurt

75 ml

Caper Brine

2 tbsp

Salt

To taste

pinch

Black Pepper

To taste

pinch

SALAD

Kale

Remove central stem and chop

150 g

Baby Gem Lettuce

Remove core and rip leaves

2 heads

Capers

0.5 handful

Equipment

Air Fryer

Instructions

1Prepare the Tempeh 'Bacon'

Chop Tempeh

Cut the tempeh into small, bite-sized pieces, aiming for a similar size to bacon bits. This maximizes surface area for flavor absorption and crispiness.

Marinate Tempeh

In a bowl, combine the chopped tempeh with tamari, maple syrup, olive oil, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated.

2Prepare the Croutons

Chop Bread

Cut the sourdough bread slices into small, crouton-sized cubes.

Season Croutons

Place the bread cubes in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Italian herbs and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to coat.

3Cook Tempeh and Croutons

15m

Air Fry Tempeh

Place the marinated tempeh in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 6-8 minutes at 200°C (392°F), or until crispy and golden brown.

Air Fry Croutons

While the tempeh cooks, place the seasoned bread cubes in the air fryer basket (you may need to do this in batches). Air fry for 2-4 minutes at 200°C (392°F), or until golden and crispy. Watch closely to prevent burning.

Cool Cooked Items

Once cooked, remove the tempeh and croutons from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.

4Prepare the Dressing

Combine Dressing Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine tahini, soya yoghurt, and caper brine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Whisk Dressing

Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

5Assemble the Salad

Prepare Greens

Wash and chop the kale, removing the tough central stems. Rip the baby gem lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Combine Greens

Place the prepared kale and baby gem lettuce into a large salad bowl.

Dress the Salad

Pour the prepared dressing over the greens. Add about half of the capers and toss gently to coat every leaf evenly.

Add Toppings

Top the dressed salad with the crispy tempeh 'bacon' and croutons. Scatter the remaining capers over the top for an extra burst of flavor.

Tips

For best results, ensure your tempeh and croutons are cooled slightly before adding to the salad to prevent wilting the greens.

If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the tempeh and croutons in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) until golden and crisp.

Adjust the amount of caper brine in the dressing to control the saltiness and tanginess.

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