We’ve been focusing our meals around raw fruits and vegetables even more than usual. With the bounty of summer produce upon us, it feels good to eat loads of fresh veggies in crisp salads, and it’s such an important part of pursuing a healthy lifestyle.
Incorporating a variety of fruits and vegetables into our diets is essential to cultivate a healthy gut microbiome. Studies show that maintaining the right balance of friendly and unfriendly bacteria in your gut may improve digestion, reduce inflammation, decrease anxiety, and improve brain function and mood.
With all the stress that most of us are dealing with, eating a diet composed primarily of whole foods, with the occasional indulgent treat, may help us feel better overall.
Crisp Asian Salad with Tofu and a Peanut Dressing
This crunchy and refreshing salad, composed of two types of cabbage, celery, carrots, and topped with precooked tofu or chicken, is a delicious main course dish. It’s easy to make ahead of time, and the peanut dressing is so divine.
Crisp Asian Salad with Tofu
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups Teriyaki flavored tofu cubed
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 stalk celery sliced thinly on the diagonal
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro or flat leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoon chopped salted peanuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the red and Napa cabbage, carrot, celery, and cilantro or parsley.
- Toss with a few tablespoons of dressing.
- Top with tofu and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Serve with extra dressing to drizzle over salad.
Creamy Peanut Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Tamari sauce
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 scallion thinly sliced
- A drizzle of hot chili oil or a pinch of hot pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients, except for the scallion, in a food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients until smooth.
- Add the scallion, and pulse once or twice.
- You can also make by hand by whisking all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
Enjoy!
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