12/7 Tofurky Mojo Part Deux
The only thing better than a Tofurky roasting in the oven are Tofurky leftovers in the fridge. I took the leftover Mojo Tofurky and made it into an entree salad with wild rice, pecans and figs. I also threw in an enticing red apple for crunch and color. I served the Tofurky salad on a lightly dressed bed of Baby Arugula. It was the perfect December lunch. It was hearty enough to feel substantial, but light enough to be an energetic and sustaining meal.
It reminded me of something you would enjoy while sitting in an unforgettable cafe overlooking the ocean, so that is what I named it. It is also the perfect meal to enjoy while taking a hurried lunch break in your home office while it is 20 degrees outside and snowing…either one.
Cafe Salad
By: S. Duquet
Ingredients
1 1/2 C chopped Tofurky (I used Mojo Tofurky would work with plain too)
1/2 C cooked wild rice
1/4 C chopped dried figs
1/4 C chopped pecans
1 medium apple, cored and diced small
3 Tbsp vegan mayo
1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
1/8 Tsp ground Rosemary
1/8 Tsp ground Cinnamon
Handful of Baby Arugula for each serving
Splash of Balsamic vinegar ( I used fig balsamic)
Splash of olive oil
Make It Happen
~Toss all ingredients except for Arugula, Olive Oil and Balsamic in a bowl to coat
~Toss Arugula, Olive Oil and Balsamic in a separate bowl to coat
~Serve Tofurky salad on top of a bed of dressed Arugula and enjoy.
Photo BY: S. Duquet
The salad/greens combo is sweet, sassy and savory. It is both filling yet light, pleasingly crunchy and perfectly soft. You will really like this easy leftover makeover. In the next few days I will share another makeover using more of the wild rice that is in this salad. Why not cook once and create twice?
Having culinary fun with Tofurky leftovers is just one more reason why I think Tofurky is such a great food to make for your self and your omnivorous family when you are interested in incorporating meatless meals into your week. It is easy to prepare and fun to use as a starting place for exciting new dishes the following day. Have fun, experiment and eat with gusto.
Photo By: S. Duquet
And The Winner Is….
On the sixth day of Vegan Joy, Exploits gave to me a cool key chain that expresses me. Congratulations Kim, you are the Day Six winner of the Twelve Days of Vegan Joy Giveaway. You have scored a Peace, Love, Tofu key chain. Congrats Kim and thank you for your comments.
I would also like to thank our friends from the Etsy store The Dog Coat Lady. She makes expressive and fun buttons, magnets, key chains and earrings. She has been incredibly generous with Exploits and always donates a portion of her profits to various animal rescue / veg groups. Her pieces are meaningful, inexpensive and will make the most fantastic gifts for all occasions.
Have a delicious day.
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