Crunchy Thai Salad with Toasted Coconut

Salads don't have to be boring and this one certainly isn't! This Crunchy Thai Salad is full of color, flavor, and of course…crunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Salads

Ingredients
  

Marinated Tofu
  • 16 oz extra firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp ginger
Salad
  • kale as desired
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • shredded carrots as desired
  • shredded cabbage as desired
  • 1 bunch green onion
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 medium avocado
  • fresh lime
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 3 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 bowl or dish for serving
  • 1 small bowl or sealable container for dressing
  • 1 small whisk or mixing spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Preparation
 

  1. Cut the tofu into cubes. Marinate it with 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp ginger.
  2. Wash and chop or slice the kale, red bell pepper, and green onion.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350F or use a countertop oven to toast the shredded coconut. Toast it for 2-5 minutes.
  4. Add the kale, shredded cabbage, sliced red bell pepper, green onion, toasted coconut, and 1/4 of the avocado to the bowl. Add ~3oz of tofu to the bowl.
  5. Add 3 tbsp tahini, 3 tbsp coconut aminos, 3 tbsp water, and 3 tbsp rice vinegar to a small bowl. Whisk everything together.
  6. Drizzle a small amount of the dressing on top and squeeze on fresh lime juice.

Notes

Substitutions, Add-Ons, & Alterations:
  • Use chicken, shrimp (contains shellfish), fish (contains fish), or other protein in place of tofu (contains tofu).
  • Sprinkle pepitas or sesame seeds (contains sesame) on top. 
  • Use fresh ginger for a stronger, fresher taste. 
  • Add avocado on top.
* Any changes to the original recipe may alter the time, taste, and/or allergen content!

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