Thai Tofu & Avocado Salad with Chile-Lime Dressing.
I first published this Thai Tofu and Avocado Salad in 2015 during the height of its debut in the 10 Day Detox Diet Cookbook. There are many wonderful recipes in this book, which I highly recommend.
I also encourage you to check out all of the recipes on this site.
Look for organic, extra-firm tofu, which has a pleasing texture and will soak up the dressing really well.
Thai Tofu and Avocado Salad with Chile-Lime Dressing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients
- 1 (14‑ounce) package non- GMO extra- firm tofu, drained and cut into ½– inch cubes
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cups shredded napa, green cabbage or spinach
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 4 plum tomatoes, cut into eighths
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion or shallot
- ½ cup roughly chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as cilantro, mint, and/or basil)
- 2 tablespoons slivered or sliced almonds
- ½ avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced
Instructions
- Place the tofu in a large salad bowl and sprinkle with the turmeric.
- Toss well to combine.
- Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour half of the dressing over the tofu and set aside for 30 minutes to allow it to marinate while you cut up the vegetables.
- Set aside the remaining dressing.
- Add the cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion to the tofu.
- Add the remaining dressing to the salad and toss well to combine.
- Garnish with the herbs, almonds, and avocado and serve.
Notes
Substitute Vegan Mushroom Sauce for the Fish Sauce to make this a terrific vegan meal.
Nutritional analysis per serving is based on calculations in the 10 Day Diet Detox Cookbook.
Nutrition
- Calories: 240
- Sodium: 370 mg.
- Fat: 17 g.
- Saturated Fat: 3 g.
- Carbohydrates: 11 g.
- Fiber: 5 g.
- Protein: 13 g.
- Cholesterol: ) mg
Keywords: 10 day Detox, Blood Sugar Solution, low-carb
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9 thoughts on “Thai Tofu & Avocado Salad with Chile-Lime Dressing”
This sounds delicious!! Thanks for sharing – I look forward to seeing what’s next! Have a great weekend.
I hope that you will enjoy it and offer your feedback once you have.
I just put chili and lime in my rice last night. We were having Mexican food, so it seemed fitting. This dressing looks wonderful. I’ll have to give it a try!
Oh I love that idea for the rice. Thanks for sharing.
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Elise,
This looks amazing! I would use fish sauce because the one thing I do eat is fresh fish from time to time. I do get it locally up here in Maine where it is wild caught.
Saving this recipe not only because it is yummy, but also full of nutrients. Thanks so much for always giving us your expertise in keeping healthy.
-Donna
You are so very welcome. I am thrilled that you are enjoying what I offer.
Hello Elise, I am all about trying new things out this year, This one does sound good just a little worried about this fish sauce HUM
Thanks for sharing… Chery :))
Chery, you can simply skip the fish sauce if it is a turn off for you. You can also substitute in something else or just use the recipe as a jumping off idea for your own creation.