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Loaded BBQ tofu salad with creamy cilantro-lime dressing

BBQ Southwest Powerhouse Salad

MN Veg Head
This quick and easy BBQ Southwest Powerhouse Salad is loaded with healthy ingredients like mixed greens, tofu, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and dates.  The cilantro-lime dressing, optional crispy onion strings, and bacon bits make it even more addictive!  This salad has become a family favorite, and for good reason.  It’s satisfying, packed with flavor, and perfect for weeknight meals or grab-n-go lunches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Healthy, Plant-Based, Vegan
Servings 4 Salads
Calories 369 kcal

Ingredients
  

BBQ Tofu

  • 1 Block Super Firm Tofu Cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Vegan Butter
  • ½ Tsp Each: Smoked Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Pepper
  • ¼ Cup Favorite BBQ Sauce

Cilantro-Lime Dressing

  • ¾ Cup Cashews
  • ¾ Cup Water
  • ½ Bunch Cilantro
  • 2 Large Garlic Cloves
  • 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Small Jalapeño, Optional

Salad

  • Mixed Greens
  • 1 14-Ounce Can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 Cup Corn Frozen, canned, or fresh
  • 2 Jalapeños Sliced
  • 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • ½ Cup Dates Chopped
  • ½ Cup Store-Bought Fried Onions Optional
  • ¼ Cup Store-Bought Vegan Bacon Bits Optional

Instructions
 

BBQ Tofu

  • In a small bowl, mix tofu cubes with spices
  • Melt vegan butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add tofu cubes. Stir to coat all pieces. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 12-15 minutes
  • Remove from heat and add BBQ sauce. Stir to combine

Cilantro Lime Dressing

  • Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until super creamy. If not using a high-speed blender, soak cashews in hot water for about 20 minutes before blending.

Salad

  • Divide mixed greens into 4 bowls. Add BBQ Tofu, all other toppings, and some dressing!

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 16gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 578mgPotassium: 998mgFiber: 6gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 5mg
Keyword healthy vegan salad, plantbasedsalad, tofu salad, vegan salad
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