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Vegan Thai Chopped Salad

Katie Hale
This vegan Thai chopped salad recipe is a deliciously healthy meal that's packed with flavor. Fresh veggies, crunchy peanuts, and zesty dressing make it a must-try.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4
Calories 436 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the salad:

For the dressing:

Instructions
 

  • To start, cook the tofu by preheating the oven to 400°F/200°C and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the tofu cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. After that, flip or shake the tofu and continue baking for 10-15 minutes more until golden brown on all sides. Leave to cool.
    tofu being spooned into white baking dish
  • Using a medium skillet, heat a teaspoon of olive oil with the cashews and stir frequently for approximately 5 minutes until they are toasted and browned. Next, transfer them to a food processor and chop them before setting them aside.
    cashews in skillet with teal spatula
  • Moving on to the vegetables, shred the cabbage, cut the cucumber and red bell pepper into pieces, and dice the green onions and cilantro. Keep aside until it's time to assemble the salad.
    herbs being chopped on cutting board
  • red pepper being sliced
  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon juice, sesame oil, maple syrup, sriracha, peanut butter, ginger powder, and garlic powder to make the dressing. Adjust the spiciness level by adding more hot sauce if needed.
    measuring cup of salad dressing being whisked
  • Lastly, assemble the salad by layering the vegetables, topping it with tofu and cashews, then drizzling the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together before serving.
    thai sauce being poured over salad in black bowl

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Notes

  1. Add chopped peanuts, macadamia nuts, or almonds to the salad for additional flavor and texture. 
  2. Use marinated tofu for additional flavor. 

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 21gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 978mgPotassium: 944mgFiber: 9gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 4592IUVitamin C: 126mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chopped salad recipe, thai chopped salad, vegan chopped salad
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