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Sensational Summer Salad

Sensational Summer Salad

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Basil
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    Kati224's Notes: I made this recipe while working at a vegetarian restaurant. It is vegan, gluten-free, alkalizing and full of antioxidants. Fresh spinach...

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Serves 12 as a dinner entree

  1. Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tamari, garlic, mirin, and red pepper flakes together for a marinade for the tempeh. Put tempeh in a large baking pan. Pour marinade over, stir well and let marinate at least a couple hours, if not overnight.

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  2. Bake tempeh at 350 degrees, covered, stirring at least once, about 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed, but the tempeh is still moist and juicy. Transfer to a new pan and let cool.

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  3. Blanch yellow squash, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, red bell peppers and green beans. Let cool.

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  4. Toss eggplant with olive oil on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 400 degrees until tender. Transfer to a new pan and let cool.

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  5. To prepare vinaigrette, whisk all ingredients well.

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  6. Mix cooled blanched vegetables with the eggplant and the thinly sliced red onions. Toss with the vinaigrette.

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  7. Mix spinach and mesclun greens together.

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  8. To serve, place about 3 cups greens on a large plate. Top with 3/4 cups of tempeh chunks and about 3 cups vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds. Garnish with a basil flower.

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