Protein packed Green Goddess salad

I have been making the viral green goddess salad for years and after I saw an updated version using silken tofu in the dressing, I had to try it. Packed full of plant based protein, fibre, healthy fats and micronutrients. Super fresh, tasty and keeps me feeling full for hours.

For the dressing -

300g silken tofu (one box)
30g basil leaves (1 small pack)
50g baby spinach
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 avocado
Juice of 2 lemons
1 clove garlic
25g nutritional yeast
2 spring onions
If you like it spicy - 1 tbsp jalapeños and 1 tsp brine from the jar or you can use a green chilli

Add all the ingredients into a blender and blitz until very smooth. Adding cold water as necessary to get a double cream consistency.
Season with salt to taste.

For the salad you can use whatever greens you have in / like. I used kale (massaged to soften with olive oil), baby spinach, green cabbage and spring onions. I then add in some grains - I used the pre cooked red and white quinoa packs from Aldi. heating them up and leaving to cool before adding in to the salad. For extra fibre and protein I also added chickpeas, butterbeans also work really well. Pour over the sauce and toss everything together. I also like to top with feta and pumpkin seeds.

You can add as much sauce as you like - for me this makes about 4 portions of sauce and will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Add to the salad just before serving.