Caesar Salad - Vegan Style

Ingredients

• 8 ounces tempeh
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
• 2 tablespoons water, plus
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and minced
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
• crouton (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut tempeh into 1" cubes.

2. 2

   Steam in simmering water for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Spray non-stick skillet over hight heat and cook tempeh until golden, about 5-6 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat, add soy sauce and toss to coat.

5. 5

   Wisk together ingredients for the dressing while tempeh cools (garlic, lemon juice, water, olives, dijon, italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste).

6. 6

   Toss dressing with lettuce, tempeh and croutons.