QUINOA SALAD WITH CRISPY TOFU CUBES AND LIME VINAIGRETTE
Had this salad at a restaurant in Minneapolis and had to make it the second I got home. It takes a bit of prep work, but definitely worth it!
Provided by paralee
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h43m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Toss sweet potato with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet; spread out in an even layer.
- Roast sweet potato in the preheated oven until soft, about 20 minutes.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low; stir in quinoa. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to cool.
- Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Remove from heat; add tofu cubes. Let soak for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a clean dish towel.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Toss tofu cubes in flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tofu cubes in 2 batches until browned, about 20 seconds per side.
- Place 3 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a jar. Seal and shake well to make dressing.
- Pour dressing into a large bowl. Add sweet potato, tofu cubes, avocado, mixed greens, broccoli, red bell pepper, capers, and basil; toss to combine.
- Divide quinoa among serving plates; top with sweet potato salad mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.9 calories, Carbohydrate 69.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 46 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 896.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
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Sunday Angela
a.sunday32@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa and vegetables.
Pierre Uys
pierre-uys32@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is a winner. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ken Alyona
kalyona89@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crispy tofu and the sweet and tangy vinaigrette.
Aamir Waseem
w_aamir@gmail.comThe lime vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch to this salad. It's light and refreshing, and it really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.
Princess Victoria
victoria@aol.comI love the crispy tofu in this salad. It adds a nice crunch and flavor.
Abdulla MANTK
mantk.abdulla@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to use quinoa, and this recipe is a great option. It's a healthy and filling meal that's also easy to make.
rsb News
news-r55@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.
Jayden Salinas
salinas@hotmail.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
IIIPlayboicarti
iiiplayboicarti@yahoo.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday, and it was still delicious on Tuesday.
abdulakeem abdullahi
a@gmail.comI'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of plant-based protein.
Nathasha Casper
nathasha16@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of quinoa, tofu, and vegetables.
Anup “Phyco” Chhetri
a34@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook tofu, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and it was the perfect addition to the salad.
Bryan Rambaran
b-rambaran14@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to get your daily dose of protein and veggies.
Boka Xettri
x_b@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Ankit Singh
singh-a69@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also love that it's a healthy and filling meal.
Catherine Mwangi
catherinem48@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and it paired well with the quinoa and vegetables.
natok story
n-s@gmail.comThis quinoa salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The crispy tofu cubes add a nice crunch, while the lime vinaigrette ties everything together perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!