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Cashew Crunch Salad

Cashew Crunch Salad

A bright, crunchy Cashew Crunch Salad with sesame ginger dressing, inspired by Thai flavors, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Thai
Servings 2 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • large serving bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Crispy Tofu

  • 1 block high protein tofu (10 oz or 284 g)

Edamame & Greens

  • 1 cup shelled edamame (cooked, optional)
  • 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (packed)
  • 3 scallions (thinly sliced on a bias, 60 g)
  • ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup roasted cashews (roughly chopped, 80 g)
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Sesame Ginger Dressing

  • ¼ cup tahini (55 g)
  • 3 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (25 g)
  • 3 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce (30 g)
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice or rice wine vinegar (33 g)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (18 g)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (freshly grated if preferred)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roast the cashews. Dump the cashews onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated for no more than 5 minutes – toss the nuts halfway through the baking process to ensure they roast evenly. Once done, transfer to a cooling surface.
  • Bake the crispy tofu. Chop the tofu into small cubes, drizzle with avocado oil, and sprinkle with white pepper and kosher salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  • Prep the greens. Add cabbage, scallions, edamame, and roughly chopped roasted cashews into a large serving bowl.
  • Make the sesame ginger dressing. Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl until silky smooth.
  • Assemble and serve. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

This salad is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal, offering both flavor and crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cashew Crunch Salad, Healthy, Salad, Thai flavors, tofu salad, Vegetarian
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