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tuna salad (kinda) by eco-vegan gal!

Feb 5, 2010 at 10:18am by Alicia Silverstone

I just had to share this! Eco-Vegan Gal made my Tuna Salad (Kinda) recipe, and loved it! She made the cutest video of her actually making the meal, and then her reaction after she ate it.

This is such a yummy recipe, and it's Superhero! I like to put mine on toast, but you can put it on anything you like. Don't be mislead, it contains no tuna... I call it "Tuna Salad (Kinda)" just cause!

In case you didn't catch the recipe in the video, here it is:

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS
1 8-ounce package of tempeh
1 red onion, minced
1/4 cup umeboshi vinegar
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/2 carrot, chopped
1/2 cup fresh or frozen and thawed corn kernels
1/3 cup fresh or frozen and thawed peas
1/2 small cucumber, chopped (peel only if the cucumber is not organic)
1/4 cup chopped kosher dill pickles
1 tablespoon Veganaise
1/2 tablespoon Dijon or stone-ground mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

STEPS
Bring water to a boil in a pot fitted with a steamer basket.
Cut the tempeh in half, and place in the steamer basket.
Steam for 20 minutes.
Set aside to cool.
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.
Add the onion, and boil for 10 to 15 seconds (if you dig raw onion, you can skip this step)
Use a strainer or slotted spoon to transfer the onion to a mixing bowl.
Keep the water boiling in the pot on the stove.
Add the vinegar to the onions, stir well, and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
While the onion marinates, blanch the celery, carrots, corn, and peas in the reserved boiling water for 10 seconds each, scooping them into a mixing bowl as each vegetable is done.
Set aside to cool.
Drain the marinate onions through a sieve, and rinse quickly under running water.
Squeeze the excess liquid from the onions, and add to the bowl with the vegetables.
Cut the cooled tempeh into small cubes, and add to the bowl along with the cucumber, pickles, Veganaise, mustard, lemon juice, and dill.
Stir well to combine.
Serve topped with capers and parsley.

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  • nazarena
    nazarena
    Apr 1, 2010 at 7:53am
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    i made this for my sister's tea party themed wedding shower - even my 80 year old grandma thought it was delicious! (and these are NOT people who generally like to try new things...probabaly helped that i didn't advertise that it was tempeh...)
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  • Kadriko
    Kadriko
    Mar 21, 2010 at 2:04pm
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    It is my favorate salad. And my kids loved it too. super easy and oh so yummy.
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  • Cathy F.
    Cathy F.
    Feb 10, 2010 at 1:49pm
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    I LOVE pesto :).....and make a big batch regularily but I usually use organic baby spinach instead of basil, lots of garlic, EVOO, and toasted pine nuts (although I will try the walnuts that was mentioned above)....then I put into small servings and freeze....one of my favorite things is to top pizza dough with it instead of tomatoe sauce, toss with just about any veggie....works great with spaghetti squash. So versatile....
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  • Holly DeMars
    Holly DeMars
    Feb 10, 2010 at 11:54am
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    Hi Lori,You can substitute walnuts for the pine nuts in pesto. The flavor change is minimal. Many people are slightly (or highly) allergic to pine nuts. You can also freeze pesto and use the extra another day. Holly
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  • Lori Cote
    Lori Cote
    Feb 9, 2010 at 11:12am
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    By the way, just made a remarkable discovery..................I've had a bitter taste in my mouth wehn eating for a few days now. It was beginning to concern me so I Googled it. Turns out it's Pine Nuts!! They can cause it several days after eating and it can last up to 2 weeks!! Who knew?? ( I just discovered the joys of roasted pine nuts in a pesto, hope this doesn't happen every time!!)
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  • Lori Cote
    Lori Cote
    Feb 9, 2010 at 11:08am
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    Thanks, you've both been very helpful, looking forward to onions again!!
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  • Angelica
    Angelica
    Feb 9, 2010 at 9:49am
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    also lori, a little salt to sweat the onions helps them carmelize :)
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  • Lori Cote
    Lori Cote
    Feb 9, 2010 at 7:10am
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    You probably hit the nail on the head, I was doing them on high!! What do you mean frying them dry?
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  • Beki Duncan
    Beki Duncan
    Feb 8, 2010 at 5:37pm
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    Hey are you frying them dry?
    - olive oil
    -earth balance butter
    I feel that way about musrooms and onions and found the earth balance fine, but better if slow fried at a lower temp. The onions get sweeter with the lower heat.

    Hope that helps.
    Be
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  • Lori Cote
    Lori Cote
    Feb 8, 2010 at 4:44pm
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    Does anyone know how to make really good fried onions without butter?! It used to be my favorite thing but without butter I'm finding them bitter and leave a nasty after taste..............
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  • Lisa Okeefe
    Lisa Okeefe
    Feb 8, 2010 at 4:29pm
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    I made not eatting meat for 7days and I feel great. I can't give up my morning coffee but thats ok. I still cannot find dainko i want to try the drink. is there a substitute i can try instead.
    I've been using alot of tofu with rice noodles and asparagus.
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  • Jennifer Vianson
    Jennifer Vianson
    Feb 8, 2010 at 2:46pm
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    Loved that great video, really inspired me to make it tonight, so after a trip to whole foods I am going for it :) Thanks for the video FANTASTIC
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  • Samantha Weinstein
    Samantha Weinstein
    Feb 8, 2010 at 11:12am
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    ...so I wasn't sure where to post this so I guess here is as good as anywhere!


    Hi Alicia, I have been a vegan for a few months now and I was so excited to recieve your book as a b-day present! It's such an inspiring read and I love all of the new energy I have from following it. I'm writing an article on how veganism is becoming more accepted and popular in mainstream society, for example Chipotle came out with a vegan meat option in their Chelsea location, and Sprinkles now has a vegan Red Velvet cupcake. (It's amazing!) I was curious as to what you think about this. Do you think it's a good thing? I would love to mention your book and any opinion you have on the matter. Thanks :)

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  • Amy Luoma
    Amy Luoma
    Feb 8, 2010 at 10:51am
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    I made this for lunch and it took 45 minutes.....so give your self enough time. I also added more Veganaise b/c it just didn't seem creamy enough. And my Co-op was out of umeboshi vinegar so they said to add soy sauce and red wine vinegar together. I had just purchased Tamari so I did that and it was fine. It was also a bit watery, I"m guessing from the lemon juice so it was a very messy wrap. The flavor was good; this is a huge compliment coming from a girl who never met a frozen pizza she didn't like! I"m guessing once my tastebuds "heal" it will taste even better. 3rd day in the vegan way of life and I kept thinking, "man, melted cheese would taste sooo good on this!"
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  • sarah begnoche
    sarah begnoche
    Feb 7, 2010 at 3:02pm
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    I just made this today and it was great!
    Sarah
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  • Grace Menary-Winefield
    Grace Menary-Winefield
    Feb 7, 2010 at 12:15pm
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    Tuna salad was the comfort food my mom always made for me, along with macaroni (and cheese! eeek!) It's lovely to keep that tradition alive and this one is just as tasty!
    Huzzah!
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  • Karen Singer
    Karen Singer
    Feb 6, 2010 at 10:01am
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    Oh my goodness - SO DARN CUTE!!! Whitney, you and your sis are tremendous - yes, do let us know when you're back in action on another great vid.

    I tell yah, in spite of bein' "scurrrrred" of tempeh, I cannot wait to try this here recipe - it will be in introduction and maybe even addiction to it from now on- LOL! j/k, it's all about moderation! ;)
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  • Jody England
    Jody England
    Feb 6, 2010 at 9:52am
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    The video is wonderful! I am such a visual person (and a pretty new cook - had to start learning as I become Vegan...) I get intimidated by the recipes too, and it is wonderful to see the steps in action as well as a visual of the final product. People who write cookbooks should hire you to create videos for all the recipes. Very cool!

    Alicia - thanks for a great looking recipe. Can't wait to try it! (I have 3 packages of Tempeh in my fridge and no idea what to do with them... I do now!) ;)
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  • Jane H
    Jane H
    Feb 6, 2010 at 7:08am
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    MMM! That looks amazing!
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  • Lisa Jackson
    Lisa Jackson
    Feb 5, 2010 at 10:40pm
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    I went to that girl's web site. I am glad to know there are skin care products which are vegan at Saphora, and that I have a location just minutes away!
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  • Kyra Aman
    Kyra Aman
    Feb 5, 2010 at 8:38pm
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    What a wonderful recipe. Made it for my lunch tomorrow and couldnt stop taking nibbles while finishing it up. Love, love, love it!
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  • Eva BunnyHugger
    Eva BunnyHugger
    Feb 5, 2010 at 8:31pm
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    What a star!!
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  • Judy Sherwood
    Judy Sherwood
    Feb 5, 2010 at 7:25pm
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    looks yummy cant wait to make it..( O :

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  • ShopLeah
    ShopLeah
    Feb 5, 2010 at 5:22pm
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    Awesome, awesome! She and her sister are too cute :)
    I noticed after the video was over she has many other videos on YouTube cooking Kind Diet Recipes... Love It!!!
    I have been blogging about the recipes as I try them and including lots of pictures! (also adding my own little twists:)

    Here are a few of mine:
    http://lovelylifeofleah.blogspot.com/2010/01/hearty-pinto-bean-stew-aka-baked-beans.html

    http://lovelylifeofleah.blogspot.com/2010/01/crispy-peanut-butter-treats-with.html

    http://lovelylifeofleah.blogspot.com/2010/01/homemade-burritos-guac-and-nori.html

    http://lovelylifeofleah.blogspot.com/2010/01/bean-croquettes.html
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  • Robin Duke
    Robin Duke
    Feb 5, 2010 at 4:26pm
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    I just tried this last week and loved it too! I love having new options for lunch! :)
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