Italian Crunch Salad

This salad is infused with a lot of flavor and a ton of nutrients! Stimulate your tastebuds with Amore, feed your muscles with all of the protein provided by the tofu, and stay full by indulging in healthy fats.

Baked Tofu

1 package of drained tofu

3 T olive oil 

3 small squeezes of Amore Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

Salad

2 c Spinach

1 T sunflower seeds

2 T walnuts 

1/3 c shredded cheese

Dressing

2 T olive oil
2 t apple cider vinegar
1/2 t onion powder
1 t Italian seasoning
1 t minced garlic
3 small squeezes of Amore Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tofu into small cubes. Mix olive oil and Amore then pour over tofu to coat. Bake 20 minutes, flip tofu, bake 20 more minutes. 

Prepare spinach and salad ingredients.  Top with desired amount of baked tofu.  Combine dressing ingredients and pour over salad.

Beet Crisp Protein Salad

The Beet Crisp Protein Salad is a delicious way to increase your protein and nutrient intake.  By making your own dressing you also avoid a lot of unnecessary added sugar.  

Spinach is a very nutrient-dense food.  It is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals.  Spinach is full of flavonoids which act as antioxidants, protecting the body from free radicals.

Beets impact the liver by acting as a purifier for the blood.  They can also lower your blood pressure because of their vasodilating effects.  Beets contain betaine, a substance used in certain treatments of depression.  The trytophan in beets relaxes the mind and improves mindfulness.

The magnesium in sunflower seeds can also promote a healthy mood. Sunflower seeds also contain selenium, as essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in hormone metabolism.

Enlightened Crisps are a great vegetarian source of protein.  They are also high in fiber.  These broad beans are a member of the legume family.  Broad beans are also rich in folate and B vitamins.  

Beet Crisp Protein Salad

2 c spinach

1 3.5 oz package of Enlightened Sea Salt Crisps

1/2 c beets

2 T sunflower seeds

2 T feta cheese

Dressing

1/4 c olive oil 

1 T apple cider vinegar

2 t dijon mustard

2 t honey

1 t garlic powder