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Blackened Tofu, Corn, Black Bean Salad w/ a Sweet Lime Vinaigrette

You’ll learn to build a vibrant, protein-packed salad that brings together smoky blackened tofu with sweet corn and hearty black beans, all tied together with a tangy-sweet lime vinaigrette. This recipe walks you through creating complex flavor through a simple blackening technique for the tofu and whisking up a bright dressing with fresh lime, shallots, and a touch of heat from jalapeño. By the end, you’ll have a satisfying plant-based meal that works beautifully as a main dish or side, plus you’ll pick up techniques for balancing sweet, smoky, and acidic flavors that you can apply to countless other dishes.

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  • 1/4 cups minced shallots
  • 2 limes, zested and juiced (1 tbsp zest + 1/4 cup, or more, juice)
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules
  • 1/2 tsp onion granules
  • 1/4 exrtra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Vegan Honey, agave, or sweetener of choice
  • 1 tbsp minced jalapeño
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup plant-based mayonnaise, optional

To make the dressing,

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