Protein Rich Chopped Salad

Basil Pesto Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh basil (stems removed)

3/4 tbsp sunflower seeds

2 garlic cloves

1/2 TBSP lemon Juice

1 TBSP nutritional yeast

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 TBSP water

Dressing Ingredients

1/4 cup Basil Pesto from above

1/2 cup vegan yogurt (greek style)

1 TBSP shallots

2 TBSP lemon Juice

1/2 cup plant milk

1/2 TBSP apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients

1/2 block fava bean tofu - cooked

1/2 cup Israeli couscous cooked

1/2 cup Roma tomatoes chopped

2 cups arugula cut into bite sized pieces

20g freeze dried corn

1 TBSP pepitas

1 TBSP currants

1/3 of the salad recipe from above

Directions:

Mix the pesto ingredients in a small blender and blend until combined.

For the dressing, mix the plant milk and apple cider vinegar together and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the milk curdles.  While that is happening, put the rest of the dressing ingredients in a dressing size blender.  Add the milk/vinegar mixture and blend until combined. Should be pourable but not thin. Plate up the salad ingredients along side each other in a large bowl, pour the dressing over the salad and enjoy.

Makes 1 serving

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Link to video where we make this recipe: https://youtu.be/ego7Vc9j_yk