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Spring Mix Salad with Lemon Baked Tofu


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A refreshing and nutritious salad with lemon-marinated baked tofu and vibrant greens.


Ingredients

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  • 1 block extra firm tofu (12 ounces/350 g)
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white miso
  • 1 teaspoon agave
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups spring greens (5 ounces/140 g)
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 radishes, very thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 1 cup cooked edamame or peas
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, tightly packed and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Press the tofu by wrapping it in a kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top for 15 minutes.
  3. Whisk together the ginger, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, white miso, agave, dried dill, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  4. Break the pressed tofu into small chunks over the sauce in the bowl and gently toss to coat.
  5. Spread the marinated tofu cubes on the lined baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. Whisk together the lemon juice, green onion, olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the vinaigrette.
  7. Arrange the spring greens in a large bowl and top with quinoa, baked tofu, radishes, avocado, edamame, and mint.
  8. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, or serve vinaigrette on the side.

Notes

Press tofu thoroughly for crispy texture; consider marinating longer for enhanced flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg