Creamy Asian Pear and Tempeh Salad with Wasabi Dressing

Ingredients

• 300 grams tempeh

  Can be found near tofu in the health food section

• 1/2 cup green peas
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 ea spring onion, very thinly sliced
• 2 cups nashi pear, pitted, cut into 15mm cubes

  any pear may be substituded, but goes best with a crisp nashi pear

• 2/3 cup Vegan Mayo
• 1 1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder

  not all wasabi powders are the same, adjust amount to suit

• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Steps

1. Steam the tempeh in a steamer basket for 10 minutes
2. Add the peas and steam for another 3 to 4 minutes
3. Remove from steamer, sprinkle with soy sauce
4. Toss peas and tempeh in a large bowl with the spring onion. Allow to cool for a few minutes
5. Crush the cubes of tempeh with your hands a little, and toss in the pear
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, wasabi and lime. Adjust to taste
7. Pour over the tempeh mixture, stir to combine
8. Cool for at least 30 minutes, or overnight. Serve with rice cakes