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
- 11 oz Extra Firm Silken Tofu (Mori-Nu 12.3oz package) I used Mori Nu
- 3/4 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 cup Fresh Dill finely cut
Tofu Crumble
- 32 oz Super/Extra Firm Tofu
- 4 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 4 tsp Chili Powder
Additional Mix-ins (Optional)
- Spinach
- Craisins
- Vegan Feta
- 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 (191 C).
- 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
Track this on My Fitness Pal searching:
PDV High Protein Tofu Salad
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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