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Veggie Sesame Cashew Crunch Salad

  • Author: Dana King
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 Salads 1x
  • Category: Salad

Description

This easy Veggie Sesame Cashew Crunch Salad is packed with fresh veggies – brussel sprouts, broccoli and carrots, and it’s chockfull of crunchy toasted cashews and sesame seeds. And to make it even more satisfying, it’s topped with baked sesame coated tofu bites and a delicious sesame ginger dressing. It can easily be made ahead making it perfect for meal prep!


Ingredients

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Sesame Crusted Tofu:

1 (14oz.) package extra firm tofu

1 Tbsp. coconut aminos

1 tsp. toasted sesame oil

2 tsp. canola oil

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

3 Tbsp. sesame seeds

 

For The Salad:

3c. shaved brussel sprouts

2 large carrots, shredded

3c. shredded broccoli

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1 c. chopped toasted cashews

1/4 c. sesame seeds

2 1/2 c. cooked brown rice (about 1 c. uncooked)

 

Dressing:

2 Tbsp. canola (neutral oil)

1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil

1 Tbsp. grated ginger

2 cloves garlic, grated

1 Tbsp. coconut aminos

1 Tbsp. brown rice vinegar

1 tsp. maple syrup

1 to 2 tsp. sriracha

 

Optional: Garnish with cilantro


Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. To prepare the tofu, press the tofu between dish towels or layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. After about 10 minutes of pressing, cut the tofu into 1/2 inch cubes. Add the tofu to a bowl and add in the coconut aminos, sesame oil and canola oil. Getnly toss to coat and let this marinate for about 15 minutes. Once marinated toss the tofu with cornstarch and sesame seeds until evenly coated. Spread the tofu out onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned all over.

 

While the tofu bakes, toss the brussel sprouts, carrots, broccoli, green onions, cashews, sesame seeds and rice in a large bowl. Set aside.

 

To make the dressing, whisk together the canola oil, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, brown rice vinegar, maple syrup and optional sriracha. Toss the salad with the dressing. Top with the baked tofu bites and garnish with optional cilantro. Enjoy!


Keywords: tofu, sesame, chopped salad, ginger, brussel sprouts, broccoli, carrots, cashews, baked tofu, winter, meal prep, make-ahead, veggies, vegetables, coconut aminos