Asian Crunchy Salad

Crispy, crunchy, and colorful – it’s not like other salads. Plenty of raw vegetables to feel nutritionally sufficient. Just the right amount of tofu & nuts to satiate. Versatile enough to mix in a variety of vegetables sitting around in your kitchen.
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Main components

Tofu: 10g protein per 3/4 cup! It’s a complete source of protein & has zero cholesterol (unlike meat protein). 

  • Contain flavonoids -> helps lower blood pressure & good for the heart.
  • Calcium & magnesium -> bone health!

Cabbage: High in antioxidants which fight against free radicals in your body (compounds believed to contribute to cancer, diabetes, and heart disease). 

  • Aids digestion, supports strong bones (vitamin K), strengthens immune system (vitamin C). 
  • Contains sulforaphane, a powerful plant compound that helps protect cells from DNA damage, boosts liver detox enzymes, and may slow the spread and progression of certain cancers including breast, prostate, and lymphoma.

Spinach: Rich in Vitamins A, C, E, and iron!

  • Contains lutein, a type of carotenoid which is beneficial for eye health, cognitive function, and heart health.
  • Rich in potassium, which can help lower blood pressure & support heart health.

Asian Crunchy Salad

Colorful & satiating? Who knew salads could be so fun. Try different variations of vegetables you have on hand.
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Ingredients
  

Crispies
  • Tofu
  • Cashews
Raw
  • 1 cup Spinach
  • half Cabbage
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Green Onions
Bring it together...
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • pinch Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Honey

Method
 

  1. Cut tofu into small cubes. Mix tofu & cashews with a tad of olive oil to lightly cover. Air fry at 400 till crispy (11-15 min) [OR] pan fry with oil
    Tofu, Cashews
  2. Cut all the raw ingredients & add to a salad bowl
    1 cup Spinach, half Cabbage, 1 Carrot, 1 Green Onions
  3. Add the remaining spices & liquids; adjust according to your preference
    1 tbsp Sesame Oil, 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar, pinch Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Honey
  4. Add the crispy tofu & cashews. Enjoy!

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Hey!

I’m Madeline! One icky piece of chicken a few years ago quickly led me to plant-based eating. But I’ll admit, those irksome comments from a friend or family around the holidays, gets you thinking. You know, maybe we vegans are sickly haha. No no, we’re definitely fine and likely much healthier. But, most people do lack iron, and vegans definitely struggle with B12. And if you feel sluggish all the time, you just may be one of those people. 

Eat well, feel good :)

So, my goal here is to make it easier for people to connect their daily health directly to the food they eat. Eat well, feel good! 

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