High-Protein Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut Dressing is healthy. It is very delicious and filling, so it keeps us full for a long time. It contains kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, edamame, Sriracha-flavored baked tofu, and spicy peanut vinaigrette. This simple salad is prepared in 10 minutes, so it is good for a quick lunch or dinner as well. This High-Protein Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut Dressing is vegetarian and high in protein, so it is good for a vegetarian diet. We can easily store this salad, perfect for meal prep. Serve this salad with sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, & sesame seeds.
STATS:
- Caloric Count: 430 kcal
- Time for Prep: Ten minutes
- Serving size: 2 cups
- Cook time: Nil
- Cuisine: Asian
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Course: Lunch, Salad
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Salad tongs
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 package chopped salad mix (kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli & cabbage)
- 1 pack frozen shelled edamame
- 2 packs Sriracha baked tofu
- ½ cup spicy peanut vinaigrette
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHOPPED SALAD MIX:
- Add the chopped salad mix, which contains kale, broccoli, cabbage, & Brussels sprouts. Properly wash & strain the veggies, then add them to the vessel.
EDAMAME:
- Include the defrosted, shelled edamame in bowl to add the vegan protein & slightly sweet taste. We have to make sure the edamame is properly defrosted & strained so the salad will not get watery.
SRIRACHA BAKED TOFU:
- Add the Sriracha baked tofu to include the savory, spicy & protein-rich element in the salad. Cut the tofu into small size cubes so it mixes equally with the vegetables.
SPICY PEANUT VINAIGRETTE:
- Add the spicy peanut vinaigrette on salad to make the creamy & nutty dressing base. We have to mix all the components so the dressing coats all the ingredients equally & provides a light spicy taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the chopped salad mix in the large vessel, and then include the defrosted and strained edamame in it.
- Now add the cubes of Sriracha baked tofu and include the spicy peanut vinaigrette on them.
- Gently mix the salad with the salad tongs to combine the items and coat them evenly.
- Add the salad to the serving vessel and serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN DISHES:
- Grilled Chicken
- Garlic Shrimp
- Teriyaki Salmon
SIDE DISHES:
- Brown Rice
- Quinoa
- Sesame Noodles
TOPPINGS:
- Sliced Green Onions
- Chopped Peanuts
- Sesame seeds
DRINKS:
- Green Tea
- Lemon Water
- Iced Herbal Tea
TIPS:
- Defrost & strain the edamame properly to remove the excess moisture.
- Make the same-size tofu cubes to distribute them equally in the vessel.
- Mix the salad, then serve to provide a good texture.
- Include the dressing slowly to make the salad light.
- Add the additional Sriracha to make it spicier.
- Put the dressing in a separate box and add it at the time of serving.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the assembled salad in a closed vessel & store for two days.
FREEZER:
- Don’t freeze the salad because the fresh vegetables will get watery and texture get ruined.
FAQs:
Will I include the fresh edamame instead?
- Yes, we would easily include the freshly cooked edamame instead.
Would I include the regular baked tofu in it?
- Yes, we would include the regular baked tofu. We can include some Sriracha or any other spicy sauce on it to add the spiciness.
Will I make the salad in advance?
- Yes, make edamame, prep the veggies, dressing, and tofu in advance, and put them in different boxes & combine all of them at the time of serving.
Can we have the salad in vegetarian diet?
- Yes, this salad is good for a vegetarian diet if the Sriracha tofu & peanut vinaigrette are prepared with vegetarian items.
Will I make it less spicy?
- Yes, we can add the lightly spicy tofu or regular tofu and make the dressing lightly spicy to decrease the spiciness.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 430 kcal
Net carbs: 20 g
Iron: 4 mg
Total carbs: 30 g
Vitamin A: 500 µg
Fiber: 10 g
Calcium: 250 mg
Protein: 25 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Serving: 1
Potassium: 650 mg
Serving size: 2 cups
