Cold Tofu Salad

I'm definitely not a vegetarian, but I just happen to really like tofu. I started getting bored of the typical stir fry and decided to change it up a bit. I absolutely love eating salads during the summer. There's something about the hot weather and a cold crunchy salad that just go well together. That's how I came up with the idea for a cold tofu salad!

                                

First, I bought myself a package of Firm Tofu. Silken Tofu is best used in smoothies and protein shakes. Make sure to pat down your firm tofu with a paper towel to absorb as much moisture as possible. Cut your tofu up into small bit size pieces and sprinkle with some soy sauce, salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Set aside and let the flavor absorb. Now you can start getting your salad together while the flavor intensifies. Chop up some romaine lettuce, or whichever lettuce you like (kale and a spring mix are always great options). Cut up some cherry tomatoes and bell pepper- which has added benefits when eaten raw because cooking or roasting it breaks down its Vitamin C. Add in some snow peas for some more Vitamin C and top with roasted pumpkin seeds for added protein. Finally throw in the tofu and toss with some Balsamic Vinegar as your dressing. This is a great post workout meal and will keep you full for a while. You can substitute the tofu for some grilled chicken or mahi mahi.

Recipe:

3 Oz Firm Tofu

1 Tbsp Less Sodium Soy Sauce

1/4 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper

1 Cup Lettuce

2 Cherry Tomatoes

1/4 Cup Snow Peas

1/4 Cup Bell Pepper

1 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds

1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar