Quinoa Salad with Crispy Tofu Cubes and Lime Vinaigrette
Had this salad at a restaurant in Minneapolis and had to make it the second I got home. It takes a bit of prep work, but definitely worth it!
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step: 2
Toss sweet potato with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet; spread out in an even layer.
Step: 3
Roast sweet potato in the preheated oven until soft, about 20 minutes.
Step: 4
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low; stir in quinoa. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 30 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to cool.
Step: 5
Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Remove from heat; add tofu cubes. Let soak for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a clean dish towel.
Step: 6
Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Toss tofu cubes in flour mixture until evenly coated.
Step: 7
Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tofu cubes in 2 batches until browned, about 20 seconds per side.
Step: 8
Place 3 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a jar. Seal and shake well to make dressing.
Step: 9
Pour dressing into a large bowl. Add sweet potato, tofu cubes, avocado, mixed greens, broccoli, red bell pepper, capers, and basil; toss to combine.
Step: 10
Divide quinoa among serving plates; top with sweet potato salad mixture.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 747 calories; protein 19.8g; carbohydrates 69.3g; fat 46g; cholesterol 2.5mg; sodium 896.3mg.
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