Sweet And Spicy Tofu Salad With Beetroot Recipe

Sweet And Spicy Tofu Salad with beetroot, like other salads that require no cooking, are a boon to our busy lives. When made healthy, with protein and fiber rich ingredients, as well as flavoursome, they can be quite satisfying as a main or side salad. Such salads are great even to pack in a lunch box. While most salads are enjoyed on the milder side, this salad with beetroot, is bursting with spicy flavours balanced by a touch of sweetness. In addition, this is a zero-oil, quick recipe. This Sweet And Spicy Tofu Salad with Beetroot can either be served as a salad, or even as a dry vegetable dishes to be had along with your favourite rice preparations.  Tofu, Beetroot, Onion, Tomatoes, Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, Green Chilli, Light soy sauce, Maple syrup, Balsamic Vinegar, Red Chilli flakes   1 cup Tofu , dices 1 Beetroot , diced and steamed 1 Onion , finely chopped 2 Tomatoes , de-seeded and finely chopped Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , few, finely chopped 1 Green Chilli , finely chopped 1/2 tablespoon Light soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Maple syrup , or honey 1/2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 pinch Red Chilli flakes     0   35     To begin making this Sweet And Spicy Tofu Salad With Beetroot, we will first steam the beetroots in a steamer. Cut the beets to desired sizes and place it in a steamer. Steam until cooked well.Once the beets are steamed, set them aside to cool completely.In a salad mixing bowl combine the onions, tomatoes, the steamed beets and green chillies and keep this aside.We will next prepare the dressing for the salad.Mix the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup(or honey) and soy sauce in a small bowl and whisk together.To prepare the salad, spread the cut tofu out on a the serving plate. Scatter the steamed beetroot and onion mixture pieces around it. Pour the prepared salad dressing over the vegetables, sprinkle the coriander leaves and serve.Serve the Sweet And Spicy Tofu Salad with Beetroot for a light weeknight dinner along with a soup and toasted bread.