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TOFU ALMOND QUINOA SALAD

Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup shallots, diced small
  • 2 cups quinoa, cooked follow instructions on packaging
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped small
  • 1/2 block of tofu
  • 2 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1 bunch of kale
  • 2 cups grapes, sliced in half
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
FOR DRESSING
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

PRESS THE TOFU
  1. Begin by pressing tofu. You can use something heavy such as an iron skillet, but a tofu press is preferred if you have one.
    tofu press for almond quinoa kale salad
  2. Press for at least 10 minutes, but 30-60 minutes is preferred if you have the time.
  3. While tofu is being pressed, move on to prep the rest of the salad
COOK QUINOA
  1. Cook quinoa by following directions on packaging. I like to cook with slightly less water than recommended so the quinoa has more texture.
  2. To add flavor to your quinoa, add a vegan Bouillon cube (I love Not-Chick'n) or simply add some salt. This step is optional
  3. Remember to rinse quinoa before cooking. Cook with a lid tightly on. Do not over mix the quinoa. Mix it once in the beginning when you add it to the water.
  4. When quinoa is finished cooking, remove from heat, remove lid and fluff with a fork. If quinoa tastes like its borderline of being overcooked, lay out quinoa on a baking sheet so it can cool down faster.
  5. While quinoa is cooking, move ahead and prep other elements of the dish.
  6. When quinoa is finished cooking and being fluffed, set aside
Prep Veg
  1. Dice shallots and garlic into small pieces and set aside.
    garlic for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  2. Shred cabbage and set aside.
    cabbage for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  3. Prep kale by washing, de-stemming, and cutting it into smaller pieces.
    kale for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  4. Massage kale by placing it in a bowl with a touch of olive oil and massage with your hands for at least a minute or when kale feels softer. Set aside.
    kale for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  5. Shred carrots, dice cucumber and slice grapes in half. Set aside
NEXT STEP FOR TOFU
  1. Once tofu has been pressed for at least 10 minutes, cut into small pieces
  2. Set aside
TOAST THE ALMONDS. COOK THE VEG AND TOFU
  1. Add almonds and shallots to non-stick skillet
    shallots and almonds for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until almonds begin to brown.
    toasted almonds and shallots for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  3. Add olive oil, tofu, and garlic to the skillet.
  4. Grate ginger and add. Cook for another 5 mintues
    ginger and tofu for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  5. Add cabbage. Cook for about 3 more minutes.
    cabbage for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  6. Add Kale and cook for about 1 minute. Just enough to slightly cook kale.
    kale for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  7. Set aside
    Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
ASSEMBLE THE SALAD
  1. Add cooked quinoa to a large bowl
  2. Add cooked veg and tofu mix
    Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  3. Add cucumbers and grapes
    cucumber and grapes for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  4. Add carrots and green onion
    Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  5. Add ingredients for the dressing
    derision for Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing. 
  6. Mix everything together until it is evenly distributed
  7. Serve and enjoy!
    Tofu and almond quinoa salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing.