Tofu Salad with Asian dressing

Summer is a great time to eat more salads, with this super hot weather it is about all I feel like eating. Tofu is the only vegetarian protein that contains all 8 essential amino acids, it is a good protein eaten in moderation.

Salad Ingredients:

Organic Tofu chopped in large cubes

Fresh beetroot, chopped

Mixed Lettuce leaves

Snow pea sprouts

Avocado, diced

Tomato, diced

Coconut oil for frying tofu

Dressing Ingredients:

1/2 tsp grated ginger

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tsp tamari (wheat free soya sauce)

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

2 tsp sesame seed oil

Method:

Pan fry tofu in coconut oil, turning when browned. Mix all dressing ingredients in jar. Arrange salad ingredients on plate, add cooked tofu and pour dressing over salad. Season with cracked pepper to taste.