Spinach Salad With Roasted Beets And Seared Asian Tofu
This is a meal in itself but it goes well as a side dish to liven up simple grilled fish or chicken. Try adding diced pear, apple or jicama for a crunchy treat or even peanuts or cashews for some extra protein. Makes 6 Servings


Ingredients:

1 medium beet
12 yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon canola oil, plus additional for coating beet
1 cup diced Seared Asian Tofu
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 1 1/2 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces whole spinach leaves, washed and spun dry


Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Rub the beet skin with canola oil and roast for 1 hour. Cool the beet and peel the skin under running water. Dice and set aside.

2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the vinegar to just below the boiling point, and pour over the ginger in a small bowl. After 15 minutes, strain the vinegar and set aside. Discard the ginger.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach, beet, tomato and tofu. Add 1 tablespoon and season with salt and pepper to taste.




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