{"id":11905,"date":"2025-07-24T10:15:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livingdesert.org\/?post_type=tld_desert_digest&#038;p=11905"},"modified":"2025-07-29T08:37:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:37:53","slug":"asian-fusion-salad-recipe-%f0%9f%a5%97","status":"publish","type":"tld_desert_digest","link":"https:\/\/www.livingdesert.org\/zoo-news\/sustainability\/asian-fusion-salad-recipe-%f0%9f%a5%97\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian-Fusion Salad Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What do rhinos have to do with your dinner? More than you might think! The way we produce and consume food \u2014 especially meat \u2014 has a major impact on the planet and the wildlife we all care about. Even just one plant-based meal a week can help lower your carbon footprint, conserve resources, and protect habitats for animals like giraffes, rhinos, and cheetahs. Choosing meals like this fresh, flavorful Asian-Fusion Salad is a small but delicious way to eat for the planet. \ud83e\udd57<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Making an Asian Fusion Salad with Chef Wayland\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h8upbuuYLg0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 1\u20132 people<br \/>\n<strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 5 minutes<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Ingredients:<\/h4>\n<p>5oz. Spring Mix<\/p>\n<p>4oz. Tofu (cubed) (season with favorite seasoning)<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Bell Peppers (thinly sliced)<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Soybeans (Edamame)<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Pickled Onion<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Roasted Garlic Cloves<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Pickled Ginger<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Fresno Chili (thinly sliced)<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Mandarin Oranges (segments)<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Carrots (shredded)<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Scallions (sliced)<\/p>\n<p>1oz. Chow Mein Dried Noodles<\/p>\n<p>2oz. Asian Dressing<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Instructions:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prep your ingredients.<\/strong> Wash and slice all produce and toppings as listed. Keep them separated for easy plating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the tofu.<\/strong> Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat. Sear tofu cubes on all sides until golden brown and crisp, about 1\u20132 minutes per side.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress the greens.<\/strong> In a large bowl, toss spring mix with the Asian dressing until evenly coated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build the salad.<\/strong> Transfer the dressed greens to a serving bowl or plate. Arrange the veggies \u2014 bell peppers, edamame, pickled onion, roasted garlic, pickled ginger, Fresno chili, mandarin oranges, and carrots \u2014 in sections over the top.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish strong.<\/strong> Top with seared tofu, then sprinkle with crispy chow mein noodles and fresh scallions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve and enjoy! <\/strong>Eating for the planet never tasted so good.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do rhinos have to do with your dinner? More than you might think! 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