What do rhinos have to do with your dinner? More than you might think! The way we produce and consume food — especially meat — has a major impact on the planet and the wildlife we all care about. Even just one plant-based meal a week can help lower your carbon footprint, conserve resources, and protect habitats for animals like giraffes, rhinos, and cheetahs. Choosing meals like this fresh, flavorful Asian-Fusion Salad is a small but delicious way to eat for the planet.
Serves: 1–2 people
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
– 5oz. Spring Mix
– 4oz. Tofu (cubed) (season with favorite seasoning)
– 2oz. Bell Peppers (thinly sliced)
– 2oz. Soybeans (Edamame)
– 2oz. Pickled Onion
– 2oz. Roasted Garlic Cloves
– 2oz. Pickled Ginger
– 2oz. Fresno Chili (thinly sliced)
– 2oz. Mandarin Oranges (segments)
– 2oz. Carrots (shredded)
– 2oz. Scallions (sliced)
– 1oz. Chow Mein Dried Noodles
– 2oz. Asian Dressing
Instructions:
Prep your ingredients by washing and slicing all produce and toppings as listed, keeping them separated for easy plating.
Cook the tofu by heating a skillet or grill over medium heat and searing tofu cubes on all sides until golden brown and crisp, about one to two minutes per side.
Dress the greens in a large bowl by tossing spring mix with the Asian dressing until evenly coated.
Build the salad by transferring the dressed greens to a serving bowl or plate and arranging the veggies — bell peppers, edamame, pickled onion, roasted garlic, pickled ginger, Fresno chili, mandarin oranges, and carrots — in sections over the top.
Finish strong by topping with seared tofu then sprinkling with crispy chow mein noodles and fresh scallions.
Serve and enjoy! Eating for the planet never tasted so good.
