15-Minute High-Fiber, High-Protein Vegetable Salad

Name: 15-Minute High-Fiber, High-Protein Vegetable Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: • 2 large carrots; • 2 medium zucchini; • 1 inch ginger, minced; • 4 garlic cloves, minced; • 4 green onion, thinly sliced; • ½ cup chopped cilantro or parsley; • 8 ounces cooked raw or baked tofu, cooked tempeh, or 2 cups cooked beans; • 1 cup thawed edamame (optional); For the peanut dressing:; • ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter or nut butter, tahini, or sunflower seed butter; • ¼ cup rice vinegar; • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce, or coconut aminos; • 2 Medjool dates, pitted; • 1 small lime, juice (about 2 teaspoons); • 1 ½ inch ginger; • ½ teaspoon sriracha (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

This 15-Minute High-Fiber, High-Protein Vegetable Salad is fresh, flexible, and flavorful. Serve it raw for crunch or lightly sautéed for warmth. Zucchini and carrots are tossed in a creamy peanut dressing, with your choice of protein—edamame, tofu, tempeh, or beans. Nutrition facts for each option are included. Created by a Registered Dietitian. Nut-Free option.

Updated at: Sun, 11 May 2025 11:52:36 GMT