Vegan Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Elevate your plant-based meal game with this vibrant Vegan Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette. Featuring smoky, marinated tempeh that’s grilled to golden perfection, this hearty yet refreshing dish is packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion create the perfect base, while a silky, homemade balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together with a burst of umami. Ready in just 35 minutes, this protein-packed salad is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or impressing guests at your next gathering. Bursting with texture, nutrition, and flavor, it’s a must-try for both vegans and salad enthusiasts.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz tempeh
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Slice the 8 oz of tempeh into 1/4-inch thick pieces.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 0.5 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 3

Place the tempeh slices into the marinade and let them soak for at least 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 4

While the tempeh marinates, prepare your vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated tempeh slices, grilling each side for about 4-5 minutes until they are golden brown.

Step 6

For the balsamic vinaigrette, whisk together 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp ground black pepper. Slowly drizzle in 0.25 cup olive oil while whisking until emulsified.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups of mixed salad greens, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, and the sliced cucumber and red onion.

Step 8

Add the grilled tempeh slices on top of the salad.

Step 9

Drizzle the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.

Step 10

Toss everything gently to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(996.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1468.3

Total Fat 112.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2580.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 59.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 397.6mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2563.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.4%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 18.0%