Quinoa Salad With Crispy Tofu Cubes And Lime Vinaigrette
Fresh and satisfying taste, but different enough that guests will think you went to far more trouble than you.
Recipe Summary 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!
Ingredients | Thai Quinoa Quinoa Salad Recipes1 large sweet potato, cut into chunks2 tablespoons olive oilsalt and ground black pepper to taste2 cups chicken broth1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornstarch2 teaspoons garlic powder¼ cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon ground cumin1 avocado, diced2 cups mixed greens with spinach1 cup bite-sized broccoli florets½ cup diced red bell pepper¼ cup capers7 leaves fresh basil, cut into strips, or more to tasteDirectionsPreheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).Toss sweet potato with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet; spread out in an even layer.Roast sweet potato in the preheated oven until soft, about 20 minutes.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.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.Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Toss tofu cubes in flour mixture until evenly coated.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.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.Pour dressing into a large bowl. Add sweet potato, tofu cubes, avocado, mixed greens, broccoli, red bell pepper, capers, and basil; toss to combine.Divide quinoa among serving plates; top with sweet potato salad mixture.Don't overcook the tofu cubes. You want the outside brown and the inside hot, but not too dry.Info | Thai Quinoa Quinoa Salad Recipesprep:
30 mins
cook:
58 mins
additional:
15 mins
total:
1 hr 43 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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