A PROPER SALAD

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Written By Flóra Szalai

A FULLY LOADED PROPER FILLING SALAD

Salad season is approaching, and it’s time we made salads that are filling, nourishing and delicious. This green goddess salad is high in protein, fibre, and most importantly, JOY! The perfect meal for a warm sunny day.

Makes 3-4 Portions
Prep Time: 20 min

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup edamame beans, defrosted

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa

  • 1 ripe avocado, cut into small squares

  • ¼ cup pistachios

  • 200g kale

  • ½ cucumber, deseeded and chopped


    TOFU BITES

  • 1 block (280g) firm tofu, drained

  • 2 tsp nutritional yeast

  • 1 tbsp corn flour

    GREEN SAUCE

  • 300g silken tofu

  • ¼ cup cashews

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

  • 1-2 tsp green pesto (to taste)

  • large handful of spinach

  • handful of fresh herbs (basil/parsley/dill)

  • drizzle of milk to blend (any will work)

  • salt & pepper to taste

METHOD

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Tear the firm tofu into cubes, coat with nutritional yeast and corn flour and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.

  2. Prep the sauce by adding all the ingredients to a blender until blend until smooth.

  3. In a large bowl, mix the kale, edamame, quinoa, baked tofu bites, pistachios, chopped avocado and cucumber with the green sauce. Note, you probably only need half of the sauce but you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days (use as dip, pasta sauce or on another salad later in the week).

  • Per Serving (if 4)

    • Calories: ~450 kcal

    • Protein: ~23g

    • Carbohydrates: ~ 31g

    • Fibre: ~11g

    • Fat: ~26g

    • Iron: ~6 mg

    • Calcium: ~320 mg

    • Potassium: ~1000 mg

    • Magnesium: ~ 170 mg

    • Zinc: ~ 3 mg

    • Vitamin C: ~50mg

    All values are an estimate.

These recipes are provided for inspiration. They are not prescriptive meal plans or serve as medical advice. We encourage you to listen to your body, honour your hunger and fullness, and adapt meals to suit your individual needs and preferences.

Flóra Szalai
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