Mixed Green Salad with Tofu-Dill Dressing
There’s a creamy secret to this dressingtofu, which also boosts the protein. Fresh dill adds a lovely flavor and fragrance; don’t be tempted to substitute the dried herb.
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There’s a creamy secret to this dressingtofu, which also boosts the protein. Fresh dill adds a lovely flavor and fragrance; don’t be tempted to substitute the dried herb.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 heads red leaf, romaine or butterhead lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups)
- 1 bunch arugula, trimmed, rinsed and dried
Tofu-dill dressing
- 8 oz. soft tofu, drained
- 1 Tbs. nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbs. cider vinegar
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 bunch fresh dill, coarsely chopped
Preparation
In large salad bowl, combine lettuce and arugula.
Make dressing: In blender or food processor, combine tofu, yeast, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, honey, salt and 1/4 cup water and blend until smooth. Add dill and blend again.
Pour dressing over greens, toss to coat and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 65
- Carbohydrate Content 8 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 167 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g