30 Days Salad Challenge #Salad - 5 | High Protein Salad | Weight Loss Tofu Salad Recipe | Tofu Salad

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cooked chickpeas

Tempeh is higher in protein, while chickpeas are more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch with fewer allergens.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

Press tofu to remove excess moisture for 15 minutes.

Cut tofu into cubes and set aside.

Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly.

Julienne carrots and cucumber.

Dice bell pepper and slice green onions.

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions.

In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and garlic until well combined.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

Add tofu cubes and cilantro, and mix carefully to avoid breaking tofu.

Sprinkle with peanuts and chili flakes before serving.

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Allergens