Pad Thai Zoodle Salad

Thai food lends itself well to meatless meals, but who wants to eat a hot dish at the peak of summer? This zoodle salad is the perfect solution – it’s cool, tangy and refreshing and a great way to use up summer’s vegetable bounty! This recipe is part of Meatless Monday’s No-Cook Summer Recipe video series.

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Serves 2-4

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 block extra-firm tofu, cubed
• 1 large zucchini
• 1 red pepper, julienned
• 1 small bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 cup pre-shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• Chopped peanuts, to garnish

Directions:

Mix tamari or soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, vinegar, sesame oil and garlic. Add cubed tofu, set aside to marinate for at least 1/2 hour.

Spiralize zuchinni into a large bowl. Add red pepper, carrots and bean sprouts.

Drain tofu from marinade, reserving liquid. Add reserved liquid to bowl containing zoodles and toss to combine. Add tofu and top with green onions and peanuts before serving.