Korean Tofu Sausage Salad with California Avocados

Serves: 12

Ingredients

Korean Tofu Sausage

Quick Pickled Carrots

Sautéed Mushrooms

Steamed Kale

Vegan Gochujang Dressing

3 ripe, Fresh California Avocado seeded, peeled and sliced

24 cups arugula (1 lb. 8 oz.)

Korean Tofu Sausage (Yield: 6 cups)

Organic Firm Tofu

3 Tbsp. Korean gochugaru (or chili powder)

2 Tbsp. +1tsp. kosher salt

1 1/2 tsp. cumin ground

3/4 tsp. garlic powder

1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil

Quick Pickled Carrots (Yield: 3 cups)

12 oz. carrots peeled and julienned

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. granulated sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp. white vinegar

1 tsp. sesame seeds

Sauteed Mushrooms (Yield: 3 cups)

18 oz. mushrooms sliced

1 1/2 oz. shallot peeled and thiny sliced

1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Grapeseed or canola oil

Steamed Kale (Yield: 6 cups)

1 bunch kale (10 oz.)

1 Tbsp. sesame oil

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. sesame seeds

Vegan Gochujang Dressing (Yield: 3 cups)

4 1/2 Tbsp. gochujang (Korean chili paste)

1 1/2 Tbsp. Japanese white miso paste

1 1/2 cups vegan mayonnaise

1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 1/2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 Tbsp. water

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

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