Extra Healthy Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Extra Healthy Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tofu Croutons; 4 ounces extra-firm herb tofu; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup flour; 3 teaspoons garlic salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons canola oil; Salad Dressing (use 3 tablespoons reserved mandarin orange juice); 3 tablespoons mandarin orange juice (reserved from can of Mandarin oranges used in salad); 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; Spinach Salad; 3 ounces Baby Spinach, rinsed; 3 ounces mesclun, rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved; 1/2 cup walnuts; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch slices; 1 (7 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well; 1 cup feta cheese

Servings: persons

Tofu Croutons
4 ounces extra-firm herb tofu
1 large egg
1/4 cup flour
3 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
Salad Dressing (use 3 tablespoons reserved mandarin orange juice)
3 tablespoons mandarin orange juice (reserved from can of Mandarin oranges used in salad)
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
Spinach Salad
3 ounces Baby Spinach, rinsed
3 ounces mesclun, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 (7 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 cup feta cheese

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To make Tofu Croutons:
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Preheat oven to 350F and bake tofu 20 minutes.
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When the tofu is dry, cut it into 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch cubes (about the size of a crouton).
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Beat egg in small bowl.
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In another bowl, combine flour, garlic salt, onion powder and black pepper.
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Dip tofu cubes in egg, and dust with flour mixture.
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Heat oil in nonstick pan or, for extra iron, in a well seasoned iron pan over medium-high heat.
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Fry tofu cubes until golden and crispy on all sides (takes about 10 minutes) and cool (if you're using an iron pan, watch very carefully so tofu doesn't burn).
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To make Salad Dressing:
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Combine all ingredients in nonreactive pot (such as stainless steel, enameled aluminum or anodized aluminum - don't use a regular aluminum pan as it will react with the acid.).
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Cook over medium heat 2 until sugar dissolves (takes about 2 to 3 minutes).
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Pour dressing into a cruet or other small container and cool.
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To make Spinach Salad:
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Place all ingredients in large serving bowl.
15
Pour in half of dressing, toss until coated, garnish with croutons and enjoy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tofu Croutons, 4 ounces extra-firm herb tofu, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Extra Healthy Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Extra Healthy Spinach Salad

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