Quick Tofu Salad With Quinoa & Spicy Teriyaki Dressing
When the urge calls for umami flavor with discernible heat, here’s a quick, high protein salad solution.
When the urge calls for umami flavor with discernible heat, here’s a quick, high protein salad solution.
The beauty of seitan (pronounced SAY-tan), a popular meat alternative, is twofold: First, it’s super high in protein – about 20 grams per serving. Second, its bland flavor and spongy texture make it the perfect candidate for a marinade. To keep things simple, the marinade in this recipe also serves as the salad dressing. It has a luscious aroma and tart, spicy finish.
2016 Salad trend: Expect more locally produced vegetables and a growing selection of exotic spices and condiments. That’s the approach here…a classic recipe of simple ingredients with a perceptible punch, thanks to a dose of wasabi. Even the croutons emit a discernible wasabi flavor.
Layers of flavor: Roasted kale is topped with tropical ingredients and a smoky dressing with a pleasantly spicy finish.
The beauty of this spicy recipe is that the level of heat can be easily adjusted… from warm to blazing. Enjoy the fire.
Fresh green beans and earthy mushrooms reach new heights thanks to a light but assertive Thai style dressing.