Recipe Name Protein Packed Salad-Vegan Submitted by Shnuddy Recipe Description Combine three vegan protein powerhouses in a main course salad. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 10 Ready In (minutes) 40

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1/2 cup tofu (block 1lb) 1 cup Cooked Quinoa 1 cup 1 can Kidney beans(drained and rinsed) 2 tablespoons tamari 1/2 cup Vegetable broth 1 tablespoon Sriracha 3 cups Lettuce, spring mix or spinach 1/2 cup, chopped Carrots 1/2 cup jicama 1/2 cup, whole snow peas 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes Sweet Cherry Tomatoes 3 tablespoons green onions,chopped, white and green part 1 whole avocado, cubed 1/3 cup Salad dressing, home recipe, vinegar and oil Steps Sequence Step 1 After pressing the tofu, cut into 1/2 inch squares. Combine the tamari, broth, and sriracha and marinate the tofu for at least 15 minutes. 2 Preheat the olive oil over medium high heat. Brown the tofu on all sides (reserving the marinade). When the tofu is brown, add the marinade, stir, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated. Remove the tofu from the heat and set aside to cool slightly. 3 Combine the greens, quinoa, beans, carrots, tomatoes, jicama, peas, and onions and toss lightly. Add the tofu and toss gently. You can serve now or chill. Add the avocado and dressing to taste right before serving.