Tofu and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Kcal: 530 |
P: 28 |
F: 25 |
C: 53 |
Fiber: 9

Ingredients

Tofu firm 100g (3.5 oz cubed), quinoa 50g (1/4 cup dry weight cooked according to package instructions), mixed greens 60g (2 cups), cherry tomatoes 80g (1/2 cup halved), cucumber 50g (1/3 medium diced), red onion 30g (1/4 small thinly sliced), tahini 15g (1 tbsp), lemon juice 10ml (2 tsp), olive oil 5ml (1 tsp for cooking tofu), garlic 3g (1 clove minced), water 15ml (1 tbsp for dressing), maple syrup 5g (1 tsp), cumin 1g (1/4 tsp), salt and black pepper to taste, fresh parsley 5g (1 tbsp chopped) or 1 tsp dried parsley

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: lunch
Dietary Suitable for: Vegan (excludes all animal products)
Cooking Time Minutes: 260
Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. Cook 50g dry quinoa according to the package instructions until tender, then drain and fluff with a fork. 2. Pat the tofu dry and cut into cubes. Toss the cubes with 1 tsp olive oil, 1g cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a non-stick pan for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp on the outside, or air fry at 190°C for 10-12 minutes. 3. In a bowl, combine 60g mixed greens, 80g halved cherry tomatoes, 50g diced cucumber, and 30g thinly sliced red onion. 4. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together 15g tahini, 10ml lemon juice, 15ml water, 5g maple syrup, 3g minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and 5g chopped fresh parsley or 1g dried parsley until creamy and smooth. 5. Add cooked quinoa and sautéed tofu to the vegetables, drizzle with the dressing, and toss gently to coat evenly.

Menopause Benefits

NA

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