Grilled Tempeh Salad with Lemon Tamari Vinaigrette

This satisfying yet light salad is fast and perfect dinner fare. The tempeh may also be quickly sautéed in a
heavy skillet instead of grilling. Previously published in Wild Oats weekly flyer, 1999.

4-6 oz. tempeh per person     Light Life has 8 oz. pkg. with delicious flavors
2 good sized handfuls lettuce/spring greens per person
assorted favorite vegetables for garnish, such as tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, peppers

For vinaigrette:

1/4 c. fresh lemon juice (zest lemon before juicing, reserve zest)
3 tbsp. reduced sodium tamari
1/4 c. olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. minced chives

Pour lemon juice and tamari into bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil, then remaining ingredients.
Marinate tempeh in vinaigrette, at least 1/2 hour. Prepare grill. Grill tempeh until browned on each side,
approximately 5 minutes, reserving marinade. Slice or cube.
Arrange salad greens on plates, the tempeh over the top. Scatter other vegetable garnishes and drizzle
with lemon tamari vinaigrette.