Vegan Salad Cups

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy - This recipe requires minimal cooking while delivering big, punchy flavors.
Customizable - Chuck your favorite vegetables, herbs, and nuts.
Great for Meal Prep or Hosting - Prepare the ingredients ahead of time to reduce kitchen stress and let your guests build their personalized perfect salad cup.

Key Ingredients for Salad Cups

Meaty Meat Pork-ish pairs perfectly with zesty lime, umami soy sauce, and refreshing vegetables.

Salad Leaves are the perfect crunchy vessel that carries precious cargo to your mouth.

Noodles add a bouncy, chewy texture that compliments the crunchy vegetables and juicy vegan meat.

Soy sauce, Lime, and Sesame Oil are the holy trinity that delivers a punchy, savory sauce that takes Meaty Meat to the next level.

Coriander and Mint add herbaceous notes and cooling freshness.

Red Chili brings gentle heat.

Equipment You’ll Need

Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring spoons and cups
Kitchen scale
Citrus juicer for juicing limes
Bowl for making the sauce
Saucepan for cooking noodles
Colander for draining noodles
Non-stick pan for cooking vegan meat

How To Prepare Salad Cups

1. Whip up the Saucy Sauce

Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together until sugar is dissolved.

2. Prepare All Components

Clean the salad leaves, chop vegetables and fruit, and destem the herbs. Place them neatly on your favorite plate or tray.

3. Cook Meaty Meat

Remove defrosted Meaty Meat Pork-ish from its packaging and season it with salt and pepper.

Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium heat. Add Meaty Meat and cook for 7-9 minutes, turning in between to ensure even browning on all sides. Remove from heat and slice with a sharp knife. Serve immediately for the best results.

Tips & Tricks

Turn It Into A Bowl. Not feeling very artsy? Throw all the ingredients into a bowl and call it a day.
Make It Creamy. Add a teaspoon of peanut butter for a creamier, nuttier sauce.

Spice It Up. Drizzle with your favorite hot sauce or add more fresh chili.

Add More Crunch. Sprinkle with crispy fried shallots.

Throw A Dinner Party. This dish is perfect for hosting due to very little prep and cooking.
Become a Noodle Master. After cooking, rinse noodles with cold water and drizzle with sesame oil to prevent sticking. This works well especially for meal prep.

FAQ

Can I prepare this recipe gluten-free?

Of course, just swap soy sauce for tamari.

*NOTE: Juicy Marbles meats are not gluten-free certified, but we do not include gluten in any of our recipes.

What other vegetables could I add to my salad wrap?

Thinly sliced carrots, shredded red cabbage, radishes, pineapple, avocado, or mung bean sprouts all work well in this recipe.

What type of noodle should I use?

Vermicelli noodles are a great base, but wheat, soba, or sweet potato noodles all work well in this recipe. You can also swap noodles for steamed rice.

Can I prepare this ahead of time?

You can prepare the sauce, cook noodles, and chop vegetables ahead of time. Store all in separate airtight containers in the fridge until ready to use. Cook Meaty Meat Pork-sih right before you are ready to eat for the best texture and freshness.