High Protein Vegan Crunch Salad with Sesame Tofu
Recipe Overview
Overview
This High Protein Vegan Crunch Salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy meal. The star of the dish is the homemade orange sesame dressing, which combines fresh orange juice, rice vinegar, and a touch of agave for sweetness. It’s not only easy to make but also adds a vibrant flavor to the salad.
The crispy tofu is another highlight, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil, then air-fried to perfection. This method gives the tofu a satisfying crunch without the added calories from frying. The addition of cornstarch ensures that the tofu gets that perfect crispy exterior.
The salad itself is a colorful mix of shredded cabbage, carrots, red bell peppers, and cilantro, all tossed together with the dressing. The massage technique used on the cabbage helps to soften it while keeping its crunch, making it enjoyable even as leftovers. Topped with the crispy tofu and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this salad is not only nutritious but also visually appealing.
Overall, this recipe is a fantastic option for meal prep or a quick lunch. It’s packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for anyone looking to eat healthier without sacrificing flavor.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Tip: Making your own dressing at home is easy and affordable.
Add fresh orange juice, rice vinegar, avocado oil, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, agave, and salt to a jar.
Tighten the lid and shake the jar until the dressing is emulsified.
Add cubed tofu to a mixing bowl and season with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Stir well to coat the tofu cubes with the seasoning.
Sprinkle corn starch on the tofu for a crispier texture.
Tip: Sprinkling corn starch on tofu gives it a crispier texture when cooked.
Add garlic powder and sesame seeds to the tofu.
Air fry the tofu for 15 minutes at 375°.
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots.
Add the dressing to the cabbage and carrots.
Massage the cabbage to make it more tender.
Tip: Massaging cabbage makes it more tender while still maintaining its crunch.
Add sliced red bell peppers and cilantro to the salad.
Give the salad a toss to mix the ingredients.
Add edamame to the salad.
Tip: Season the salad to taste with more dressing if desired.
Plate the salad and top it with the crispy sesame tofu.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Soy
→ Substitution: Chickpeas
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Homemade dressings are often more flavorful and healthier than store-bought options.
- •Air frying tofu can create a crispy texture without the need for deep frying.
- •Massaging cabbage helps to tenderize it while maintaining its crunch.
- •Edamame is a great source of plant-based protein and adds a nice texture to salads.
