Ingredients
- 1 bunch curly kale, spines removed, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 12 oz Palmini heart of palm rice, rinsed and drained very well
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 persian cucumbers, chopped
- 14 oz canned chickpeas, drained (optional to roast or buy pre-packed crispy roasted chickpeas)
Marinated Grilled Tofu
- 16 oz high protein super firm tofu, sliced into four 1/2" slabs
- ¼ cup coconut aminos, tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Vegan Caesar Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1½ tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Method
- Begin by preheating your grill to 375 and lightly oiling the grates.
- Add the soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder and paprika to a shallow dish or reusable bag and stir with a spoon to combine. Add in your slabs of tofu and gently coat. Place in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- While tofu is marinating, add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a medium jar and whisk with a fork to combine. Season to taste with additional lemon or nutritional yeast if desired, and add up to 3 tbsp of water, 1 tbsp at a time, to achieve desired consistency. Water may not be needed at all, as texture and thickness of tahini can vary greatly. Set aside.
- Once your grill is preheated, remove the slabs of tofu from the container, letting excess liquid drip off. Transfer to the grill and let cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes. Flip and repeat on the second side. Remove from grill and place on a plate to cool for 3-4 minutes.
- Add kale to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Use your hands to massage the leaves for 30 seconds until tender. Drizzle dressing over salad, reserving about 4 tbsp to drizzle on top of tofu after plating. Toss the kale and dressing to evenly coat. Add in the heart of palm rice and toss again. Distribute between 4 serving bowls and top with remaining salad ingredients.
- Place the grilled tofu on top of each salad and drizzle with remaining dressing.
Nutrition
Serving 1servingCalories 516kcalCarbohydrates 39gProtein 29gFat 26gSaturated Fat 4gPolyunsaturated Fat 5gMonounsaturated Fat 7gSodium 987mgPotassium 587mgFiber 13gSugar 6gVitamin A 3621IUVitamin C 55mgCalcium 167mgIron 3mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.
