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    Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas

    June 4, 2021 By Rene 5 Comments

    These Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas are made with the BEST vegan caesar dressing, crispy tempeh and plenty of fresh veggies. Seriously addicting and a great vegan lunch idea!

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    These Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas are made with the BEST vegan caesar dressing, crispy tempeh and plenty of fresh veggies. Seriously addicting and a great vegan lunch idea | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancaesarsalad #veganlunchideas

    Caesar salad is just downright delicious. And when you add crispy tempeh, avocado and toasted pita bread to the mix, it is a whole other level. Plus this vegan caesar salad dressing is so, so good! I might go as far as saying I like it better than my Tahini Caesar Dressing - shocking, because I LOVE that dressing.

    How to make Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas

    Start out by making the vegan caesar dressing. It is a combo of vegan mayo, lemon juice, parsley, capers, garlic, spicy mustard, salt and pepper. Give everything a quick blend in the food processor and adjust the seasonings if needed.

    These Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas are made with the BEST vegan caesar dressing, crispy tempeh and plenty of fresh veggies. Seriously addicting and a great vegan lunch idea | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancaesarsalad #veganlunchideas

    Next, prep the tempeh - combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and cut the tempeh into strips. Heat some olive oil, then brown the tempeh on both sides. Add the sauce to the pan and continue to cook until the sauce is absorbed and the tempeh is crispy.

    Toast up some pita bread, and now it is time to assemble!

    These Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas are made with the BEST vegan caesar dressing, crispy tempeh and plenty of fresh veggies. Seriously addicting and a great vegan lunch idea | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancaesarsalad #veganlunchideas

    How to serve Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas

    Spread some hummus on each pita, then top with arugula, tempeh, avocado and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the caesar dressing over top and sprinkle with black pepper. Now get ready to dig in!

    You could also serve this as a salad with the pita on the side - if you want a less messy option. You could swap the arugula for kale or romaine. I also wouldn't be mad about some pickled onions on these!

    These Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas are made with the BEST vegan caesar dressing, crispy tempeh and plenty of fresh veggies. Seriously addicting and a great vegan lunch idea | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancaesarsalad #veganlunchideas

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Vegan White Bean Pesto Pitas
    • Tahini Kale Caesar with Sweet Potato Fries
    • Vegan Grilled Caesar Salad
    • Vegan Avocado Kale Caesar with Everything Bagel Croutons
    • Grilled Tempeh Vegan Caesar Salad
    These Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas are made with the BEST vegan caesar dressing, crispy tempeh and plenty of fresh veggies. Seriously addicting and a great vegan lunch idea | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancaesarsalad #veganlunchideas
    These Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas are made with the BEST vegan caesar dressing, crispy tempeh and plenty of fresh veggies. Seriously addicting and a great vegan lunch idea | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancaesarsalad #veganlunchideas
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    5 from 4 votes

    Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas

    These Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas are made with the BEST vegan caesar dressing, crispy tempeh and plenty of fresh veggies. Seriously addicting and a great vegan lunch idea!
    Course lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Keyword arugula, avocado, caesar, lunch, pita, sandwich, tempeh
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 609kcal

    Ingredients

    FOR THE VEGAN CAESAR DRESSING

    • ½ cup vegan mayo
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
    • 1 clove garlic peeled
    • 1 teaspoon capers
    • 2 teaspoon caper brine
    • 1-2 teaspoon spicy mustard
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • salt to taste

    FOR THE TEMPEH

    • 8 oz tempeh cut in strips
    • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
    • 1.5 tablespoon olive oil plus more if needed

    FOR THE PITAS

    • 4 pitas
    • ¼ cup hummus
    • arugula
    • 1 avocado
    • cherry tomatoes halved
    • pepper

    Instructions

    • Add all of the caesar dressing ingredients to a food processor and pulse to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
    • Add the soy sauce, agave, garlic powder, smoked paprika, pepper and liquid smoke to a bowl and whisk to combine.
    • Heat the olive oil in a skillet* over medium heat. Add the tempeh slices and cooked until slightly browned on both sides (approx. 2-3 minutes). Pour the soy sauce mixture over the tempeh and cook until the liquid is absorbed by the tempeh, adding more oil if the pan dries out too much. Be sure to keep the tempeh moving, lower the heat and/or flip as needed - the sauce can burn if left sitting. Remove from the heat and set aside.
    • Place the pita bread directly on the oven rack under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until toasted. Remove from the oven.
    • To assemble, spread hummus on the pita bread and top with arugula, tempeh, avocado and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the caesar dressing over top and sprinkle with black pepper.

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    Notes

    *You want to be sure to use a good non-stick skillet (get mine here) or a well seasoned cast iron. The sauce can easily burn the bottom of your skillet if it is old. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Iron: 4mg

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    If you make this recipe be sure to snap a photo + post it + and tag #thissavoryvegan and @thissavoryvegan!

    These Tempeh Caesar Salad Pitas are made with the BEST vegan caesar dressing, crispy tempeh and plenty of fresh veggies. Seriously addicting and a great vegan lunch idea | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegancaesarsalad #veganlunchideas
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    1. Julie

      June 30, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is fantastic! There aren't a ton of meals that my sons and I all like equally but this one definitely hit the mark! I used garlic sauce in place of hummus because they like that better, and romaine in place of arugula. Also added some sliced cakes. Served it on top of homemade bread. Amazing and a definite make again!

      Reply
      • Rene

        July 12, 2022 at 2:09 pm

        Yum, those all sound like great swaps!

        Reply
    2. Tanya

      June 14, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      Flavor here was so great—husband is looking forward to having this one again!

      Reply
      • Rene

        June 17, 2021 at 8:02 am

        Hi Tanya - so glad you both liked it!

        Reply
    3. Brianne K.

      June 06, 2021 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this recipe--loved it! Was quick to make, with big flavor pay off. Excited to make this vegan caesar dressing again, too. Thanks, Rene!

      Reply

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