Mushroom and Tofu Sesame Kale Salad

Ingredients
2 cups cooked Quinoa (1 cup quinoa / 2 cups water)
Shredded Carrots
Mushrooms
Kale – 2 bunches
Sunflower Seeds
Marinated baked sesame tofu (see recipe below)
Sesame Miso Vinaigrette (see recipe below)

MARINATED BAKED SESAME TOFU
INGREDIENTS
1 pound extra firm tofu
little over ¼ cup sesame oil
little under ¼ cup tamari
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
little over ½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS
Slice tofu into 1″ cubes.
Combine sesame oil, tamari, paprika, sesame seeds, ginger and garlic until well blended.
Marinate tofu 2-3 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
Once tofu is done marinating, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done.
Top with sesame seeds and enjoy.
https://thewholetara.com/marinated-baked-sesame-tofu/

SESAME-MISO VINAIGRETTE
INGREDIENTS
1/2 red Fresno chile, finely chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons white miso
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger

INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.

Vinaigrette can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sesame-miso-vinaigrette