| CREAMY TOFU SNACKING SALAD |
You know you need to eat, but sometimes you'd rather just snack. This super customizable, quickie, salad/dip bowl, is so great for scooping up with crunchy crackers, rolling up in a tortilla or pita, or adding to sandwiches for a super high protein lunch!
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Recipe makes 4 servings
Macros per serving:
392 cals - 24g fat - 14g carbs - 30g protein
Ingredients:
700g extra firm tofu, cut into small 1/2 inch cubes (two 350g bricks)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp avocado oil or preferred cooking oil
1 red onion, diced
1 cup fresh parsley or preferred herb like cilantro or dill
2 cups arugula, chopped
1 cup sauerkraut or chopped pickles (ideally the probiotic kind you find in the refrigerated section!)
2 tbsp vegan mayo or more vegan yogurt
1/4 cup plain vegan yogurt
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp lemon juice, red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tsp black pepper
1/2 - 1 tsp salt
Recipe:
Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper, set aside.
Add the chopped tofu cubes into a mixing bowl and toss with garlic powder, onion powder, and oil. Mix well to coat.
Spread the seasoned tofu across the prepared baking tray and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
To a large mixing bowl add: diced red onion, parsley, arugula, and sauerkraut. Mix well and set aside.
In a small bowl add: mayo, yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Add cooled tofu and yogurt dressing to the vegetable bowl and mix everything together really well.
Divide mixture into 4 containers and set in the fridge to cool completely.
When ready to eat, enjoy with as a snack with crackers or:
Add salad greens and make it a big salad.
Add it to sandwich bread or a tortilla and enjoy it as a handheld.
Enjoy!
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