If you’re a salad hater or think they’re for rabbits, meet my Blissed-Out Thai Salad with Peanut Tempeh. It’s saucy and vegetable-packed. Plus, it has carbs and TONS of protein (21 g / serving)! Don’t forget the saucy peanut dressing. That seals the deal. For a quick history lesson on both tempeh and peanut sauce (hint, they’re both Indonesian-inspired!), check out our Peanut-Marinated Peanut Tempeh post. Friends, you’re gonna want this one. Let’s do this! This 30-minute recipe was inspired by a salad I love ordering at Prasad in Portland (update: Prasad is no longer around, but check out its sister restaurant Harlow) – a favorite of mine when craving smoothies, juices, or über healthy eats (which is every day). The base of this salad is a ton of vegetables, including red pepper, cabbage, onions, and carrot “noodles.” Next comes some brown rice vermicelli noodles – because carbs. I also threw in some cilantro and mint for added flavor and green power. The star of the show is my Marinated Peanut Tempeh, which is Indonesian-inspired and we’re totally OBSESSED. I can’t stop making it. If you’re a tempeh hater, this will convert you – guaranteed. And last but not least, the 6-ingredient peanut sauce, which marries everything together perfectly. If nut-free, sub sunflower butter – it’s so dreamy! I hope you all LOVE this salad! It’s: Vegetable-packedCrunchySaucySpicy-sweetSuper flavorfulProtein-rich (21 g protein / serving!)Healthy& So delicious This would make the perfect plant-based entrée for hosting or when you need a hearty-yet-healthy entrée on the table fast. It’s a true crowd-pleaser because it’s a salad, but it’s also super hearty and it has noodles! Who would turn away a salad with pasta in it? Tell me that much. This salad is delicious on its own, but it would pair especially well with these Collard Green Spring Rolls or my Yellow Mango Curry! If you try this recipe, let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and tagging a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
