The creamy tofu dressing was a perfect complement to the earthy, albeit slightly charred, grilled vegetables. Certainly use any vegetables you want for this salad and have a great time experimenting. I happen to like the raw carrots and tomatoes in contrast to the grilled zucchini, and eggplant, but you could grill it all and serve over grilled radicchio as another serving suggestion. I hope you find this salad as versatile as I do. If I keep eating this well I might just get a goddess like figure myself! Yum!
GRILLED VEGGIE SALAD WITH TOFU GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
TOFU GREEN GODDESS DRESSING (YIELDS 2 CUPS)
- 7 ounces firm tofu – drained well, cubed
- ¼ cup green onion – sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves – minced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
SALAD
- various mixed vegetables for grilling (i.e. eggplant, yellow and green zucchini)
- leafy greens
- carrot – julienne
- tomatoes - cubed
Begin by preparing the dressing. Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a food processor and combine until smooth and homogenized. Place in refrigerator until ready to use, let it rest at least 30 minutes before serving.
Prepare grill for vegetables and cook on each side until grill marks appear. Serve over raw vegetables with a side of dressing for dipping.