First, I want to apologize. I originally made this “chicken” salad back in August and have made it many times since then. The reason it hasn’t made an appearance yet is because I immediately inhale it before Josh can take pictures. Honestly, probably before I even assembled a decent looking sandwich. At least half goes directly into my mouth, no bread, no lettuce, no nothing.
Don’t let tempeh scare you away. I know it can look pretty terrifying, but it really doesn’t have much flavor on its own, so it works pretty well in this salad with so many flavors. If I keep up the honesty from earlier, I should tell you I’ve never had real chicken salad. I’ve tried lots of recipes for vegetarian chicken salad, but they’re almost always made from processed, frozen fake chicken. Nothing against those items — I eat them on occasion — but I have thyroid issues and over processed soy can impact thyroid function. Tempeh is made from fermented soy beans (again, don’t be scared!) which for some sciencey reason is better for thyroid health.
If you’re an actual, real chicken eater and happen to make this, I’d love to know how it stacks up. Josh super hates celery and curry powder, so I didn’t get a real answer from him. The nonfat Greek yogurt probably rubbed him the wrong way, too. I like to eat the tempeh salad on a wheat croissant or rolled up in lettuce. I think it’d also be delicious in a pita.
Tagged with: Dairy Free • Egg Free • Gluten Free • Quick • Sandwich • Soy • Tempeh • Vegan • Vegetarian
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So… I’ve never had or tried tempeh before, but this recipe sounds like something that would be a good introduction to it, as I love everything that’s added to that ingredient. Definitely gonna save this for later.
Thanks for sharing, Kelly!
I’d use real chicken for mine, but the flavors here look great! 🙂
I know I would love this!!!!!!!! I get something like it at a cafe by me, but making it at home would be much better 🙂
Em, I’m jealous that you have such great options! Making things like this at home are pretty much my only option, but I’m okay with that — then I can add extra celery and ton of curry powder 😀
This recipe would be a great way to spice up my lunch routine.
You KNOW this is one that I am definitely going to try out! I can’t wait :).
This looks like a great lunch! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
I’m sitting eating breakfast looking at this…. Wish I could skip to lunchtime! I love tempeh. One of my favorite recipes is tempeh buffalo fingers.
Yeahh, Reba? I’m going to need a link to that recipe. Tempeh buffalo fingers sound SO tasty. Plus, Josh is always crying for more buffalo sauce in his life.