Protein-Packed Green Goddess Salad

Protein-Packed Green Goddess Salad

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