Nutrition
Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 18g
This is not your typical low-protein salad that will leave you hungry 30 minutes after eating it! This salad has 30% protein and 18 grams of fiber! It has Extra Firm Tofu meaty crumbles and a tasty Ranch Dressing made from Extra Firm Silken Tofu. This is also great for meal prepping, as it makes 6 servings.
Servings
Ingredients
Ranch
- 1 package Extra Firm Silken Tofu (Mori-Nu 12.3oz package)
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced ~2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/4 cup fresh dill finely cut
Tofu Crumble
- 2 packages extra firm tofu we used Wildwood High Protein Extra Firm
- 4 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce we used low sodium
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
Additional Mix-ins (Optional)
- Spinach
- Craisins
- Vegan Feta we used Follow Your Heart
- Pumpkin seeds
Instructions
Ranch
- In a high powered blender, blend everything except for the dill until very smooth
- Add in the fresh dill and pulse the blender until mixed in; do not blend or you will end up with green ranch dressing
- **For dressing, use recommended amount of water. If you’re using for a dipping sauce, use less
Tofu Crumbles
- Preheat oven to 375 F
- In a large bowl, crumble tofu by hand
- Mix in additional ingredients well (I use my hands for this also)
- Line 2 - 3 baking sheets with parchment paper and evenly spread tofu crumble into a thin layer
- Bake for 22 - 27 minutes, flipping halfway through
Assembly
- Layer spinach, craisins, vegan feta, pumpkin seeds and ranch dressing
Equipment
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Notes
Soy-free Option:
- Instead of regular tofu, use a soy-free tofu option, such as Fava Bean.
- Use a soy-free Ranch dressing option instead!
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Additional Information:
- Could easily be made gluten-free by subbing soy sauce with coconut aminos
Author
Protein Deficient Vegan
