Serves: 5
Total Calories: 53
Yield: 2 complete meal salads

8 ounces tempeh cut into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup sesame tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons shoyu
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/3 cup minced onion
1/3 cup minced celery
1 to 2 clove garlic pressed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1. Place the tempeh on a steamer basket that is set in a pot over an inch or so of water. Bring the water to a boil, cover the pot, and steam for 20 minutes. Transfer the tempeh to a medium bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, shoyu, and thyme. Pour over the tempeh and mix well. Refrigerate an hour or so until well chilled.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the chilled tempeh and mix well.
4. Serve over a bed of fresh greens. Refrigerate any leftovers up to three days.

For a Change . . .
* For added flavor, include some finely chopped dill pickles and/or bell peppers to this salad.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 53
Calories from Fat: 48

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