Tofu-Chickpeas Summer Salad

Name: Tofu-Chickpeas Summer Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Cup Firmed Tofu (Cut into cubes); 1 Cup Boiled Chickpeas; 1/2 Cup Cucumber(Chopped); 1/2 Cup Cherry Tomato(Chopped); 1/2 Cup Cabbage(Chopped); 1 Carrot (Medium size); 3-4 Mint Leaves; 2-3 Basil Leaves; 2 Tsp Olive oil; 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 Tsp Dill leaves; 1/4 Tsp Rock Salt; 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 Tsp Dill Leaves(Dried or Fresh)

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“Tofu-Chickpea Summer salad” is a refreshing salad with tangy & fresh flavours. This Salad is Protein rich and quite filling one. Grilling veggies and tofu then tossing into a salad with herbs always adds an extra touch of flavour to your meal. It's perfect for kids , adults in hot summer days.

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Ingredients

1 CupFirmed Tofu (Cut into cubes)
1 CupBoiled Chickpeas
1/2 CupCucumber(Chopped)
1/2 CupCherry Tomato(Chopped)
1/2 CupCabbage(Chopped)
1Carrot (Medium size)
3-4Mint Leaves
2-3Basil Leaves
forthe marinade:
2 TspOlive oil
1 TbspLemon Juice
1 TspDill leaves
1/4 TspRock Salt
1/4 TspBlack Pepper
1/4 TspDill Leaves(Dried or Fresh)

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Steps

1

Add all the ingrediants in a bowl, Add tofu.. Mix everything well and Refrigerate for about an hour.
2

Place the tofu cubes on a hot pan (you can use oven too) and grill over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, turning every few minutes. Use the reserved marinade to brush over the tofu as it’s grilling.
3

Cut Cabbage, Carrot into 2-inch pieces, toss with olive oil and pinch of salt and grill in a separate pan for 1-2 minutes only. Don't overcook because we don't want veggies to lose their crunchiness. Add boiled Chickpeas and mix everythig well.
4

In a bowl add grilled tofu, veggies. Add chopped Cucumber & cherry Tomato.
5

Whisk dressing ingredients together and coat roasted veggies in a bowl with the chopped mint, basil leaves and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve.
6

Serve hot or cool on room tempreture as per choice.