Green Salad with Avocado, Apples, and Baked Tofu (with Tangy Tahini Dressing)

This is one of my all-time favorite salads. It is vegetarian, healthy, and goes great with just about anything.

Ingredients:

4 to 6 ounces baked tofu (half of an 8- or 12- ounce package), diced or cut into strips

1 medium red bell pepper, diced

1 medium head dark green lettuce, or as desired

1 medium-large firm, ripe avocado, diced

2 medium granny smith apples, cored and diced

Juice of ½ large lemon

1. Combine the tofu, bell pepper, and lettuce in a serving bowl.

2. Just before serving, toss the avocado and apples with the lemon juice in another bowl, then add to the salad and toss together. Moisten with the dressing of your choice, then serve, passing additional dressing.

Calories: 188

Total Fat: 10g

Protein: 7g

Fiber: 5.2g

Carbohydrates: 21g

Cholesterol: 0g

Sodium: 321 mg

Tangy Tahini Dressing

Ingredients:

½ cup extra-virgin or light olive oil

¼ cup sesame tahini

2 to 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Juice of ½ lemon

2 tablespoon reduced-sodium natural soy sauce

1 teaspoon dried dill

1 teaspoon dried chives, optional

1. Combine all ingredients in a tightly lidded bottle and shake thoroughly. Shake well before each use. Keeps up to 2 weeks, refrigerated.

Calories: 168

Total Fat: 17 g

Protein: 2 g

Fiber: 0.7 g

Carbohydrates: 3 g

Cholesterol: 0 g

Sodium: 189 mg