Perfect Summer Salad

It’s SPOOKY season, people!!
If October isn’t your favorite month of the year, I have nothing in common with you!
It’s the true mark of the season when G & I buy overpriced autumn flavored coffees & the whole house smells ~spooky~ in the morning.
But this season is better than ever with our little Lulu. I can’t stop buying jackets for her. I love seeing that big ole noggin in a little hood. We’re trying to do all the autumn events with her despite the fact she’s basically a giant potato who won’t remember anything. The pictures of her in a little wagon going through a pumpkin patch are for ME, ok?!

& if you think I don’t have two Halloween costumes for her already, you are wrong!

Time: 3 hours (prep + cooking) | Serves: 3-4

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of tempeh, cut into thin slices
  • 2 tbsp. + 2 tsp. of soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. of honey
  • 1 tsp. of smoked paprika
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1-2 cups of frozen corn
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup of cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • S+P, to taste
  • 3 tbsp. of olive oil
  • Arugula, for serving

How to:

  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce + 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar + honey + smoked paprika + 2 tbsp. of olive oil + S+P
  • Arrange tempeh slices in a container + pour marinade over them, cover, shake + refrigerate for 3 hours, if you have the time, if not, as long as you can
  • Once marinated, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
  • Cook tempeh until crisp on both sides, remove from pan
  • Add shallots to pan, cook 2-3 minutes
  • Add corn, cook until starting to crisp, about 5-6 minutes
  • Add tomatoes + S+P, cook another 4-5 minutes or until they start to burst a lil
  • Remove mix into a bowl + stir in lime juice + cilantro
  • To serve, arrange some arugula on a plate + top with tempeh + corn mix + avocado
  • Eat quickly because as soon as you are done, fall is officially here
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