Asian Edamame and Tofu Chopped Salad
- 1 cup frozen edamame, thawed
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
- 1 small red or orange bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 large celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 4 to 5 ounces baked tofu, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, green parts only
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Cook the edamame according to package directions, then drain and rinse in a colander until cool.
- Toast the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Combine the edamame and pine nuts with the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl and toss together.
- Serve at once.
- See the menu with Tomato-Coconut Soup (page 39).
- Complete the meal with store-bought vegan spring rolls or corn on the cob.
- This teams nicely with Gingery Rice with Sweet Potatoes and Peas (page 88).
- Add a simple salad of greens and tomatoes or any of the Recipe Not Required mixed greens salads (page 192).
- To complete the meal with no additional recipes, make one of the Asian-style noodle side dishes under Easy Ways to Dress Up Pasta and Noodle Side Dishes (page 121).
- Add a platter of cherry tomatoes, baby corn, and sliced cucumbers.
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 25g
- Protein: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
frozen edamame, pine nuts, zucchini, red, celery stalks, scallions, olive oil, dark sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/asian-edamame-and-tofu-chopped-salad-390505 (may not work)