Mango, Avocado, Lime and Tofu Salad with Sweet ‘n Spicy Peanut Dressing (35 Minutes)

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This field greens salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for those who enjoy a fusion of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.

It features a base of fresh field greens topped with juicy mango chunks, crisp thinly sliced cucumber, delicate shaved carrots, creamy sliced avocado, and hearty tofu.

The salad is brought to life with a sweet and spicy peanut butter dressing, adding a rich depth of flavor.

Finished with chopped peanuts for a crunchy texture and garnished with fresh mint, this salad is not only nutritious but also a delight to the senses.

  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 4 cups field greens
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, shaved or thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 8 oz firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

For the Sweet and Spicy Peanut Butter Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili sauce or sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin the dressing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Tofu (15 minutes): Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut into cubes.
  2. Make Peanut Butter Dressing (5 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, lime juice, and chili sauce. Gradually add water until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.
  3. Assemble Salad (10 minutes): In a large salad bowl, combine field greens, mango chunks, cucumber slices, shaved carrots, and avocado slices. Add the tofu cubes.
  4. Dress and Toss (2 minutes): Drizzle the sweet and spicy peanut butter dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Garnish and Serve (3 minutes): Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the salad. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

This salad is all about the balance of flavors and textures. The creamy avocado, sweet mango, and hearty tofu provide a satisfying contrast to the crisp field greens and vegetables.

The peanut butter dressing adds a rich, sweet, and spicy element that ties everything together. For the best experience, serve the salad fresh and toss with the dressing just before serving to maintain the crispness of the greens. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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