Soy-Free Refreshing Tofu Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Soy-Free Refreshing Tofu Salad! Featuring velvety chickpea tofu as its star ingredient, this recipe is a perfect plant-based alternative free of soy and bursting with bright, fresh flavors. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and sweet red bell pepper are tossed with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, while fragrant herbs like mint and parsley add a delightful aromatic touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook, vegan salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or refreshing addition to any summer meal. Whether you're avoiding soy or simply looking to try something new, this colorful salad is as healthy as it is satisfying!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams Chickpea Tofu
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 10 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 10 grams Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Remove the seed and peel the avocado, then dice into small chunks.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Core and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces.
Step 3
Chop the fresh mint leaves and parsley finely, then set them aside.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and red bell pepper.
Step 5
Cut the chickpea tofu into 1-inch cubes and gently fold it into the vegetable mixture.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon and olive oil until combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 7
Pour the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated.
Step 8
Sprinkle the chopped mint and parsley over the salad and toss once more.
Step 9
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to an hour if preferred chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1305.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1209.0 |
| Total Fat 73.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1265.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 107.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.4g | |
| Protein 41.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 487.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3498.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories