Protein-Packed Green Goddess Salad

Protein-Packed Green Goddess Salad | Ecency

This vibrant and fresh protein green goddess salad is a healthy and delicious main course. It's a delightful mix of crisp vegetables and tangy, creamy dressing, perfect as a standalone meal or a hearty side dish. Infused with the goodness of whole foods, it's a testament to healthier eating—without compromising on flavor.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:
🥬 1/2 head green cabbage
🥒 1 large cucumber
🥫 1 can Goya butter beans
🧅 1 bunch green onions
🥗 1 head romaine lettuce
🌿 Optional: hemp seeds
🥨 Optional: tortilla chips

Dressing Ingredients:
🌿 1 cup basil leaves
🍃 1 cup spinach
🧄 2 cloves garlic
🧅 1 small shallot
🍋 Juice of 2 lemons
🫒 1/4 cup olive oil
🥜 1/4 cup cashews
🧀 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🧉 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
🥛 250g silken tofu

Instructions

1- Prepare the Salad Base:

Finely chop 1/2 head of green cabbage and 1 head of romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Dice 1 large cucumber into small cubes, and slice 1 bunch of green onions.
Combine the chopped cabbage, romaine, cucumber, and green onions in a large mixing bowl.
Drain and rinse 1 can of Goya butter beans, then add them to the salad mixture.

2- Prepare the Green Goddess Dressing:

In a Nutribullet blender, combine 1 cup of basil leaves, 1 cup of spinach, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 small shallot, the juice of 2 lemons, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of cashews, 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and 250g of silken tofu.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3- Assemble the Salad:

Pour the green goddess dressing over the salad in the large mixing bowl.
Use wooden salad servers to toss the salad thoroughly, ensuring all components are evenly coated with the dressing.

4- Serve:

Sprinkle with hemp seeds if desired for extra protein.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips for scooping.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 4

Calories: 255
Protein: 11g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 5g

Equipment: Wooden cutting board, Chef's knife, Wooden large mixing bowl, Nutribullet blender, Wooden salad servers

Cooking Tips

Chop all salad ingredients uniformly to ensure even coating of the dressing and ease of consumption.
For added crunch, consider lightly toasting the hemp seeds before sprinkling them over the salad.

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Protein-Packed Green Goddess Salad