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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    Gado-Gado Inspired Salad

    Published: Dec 11, 2012 · Updated: May 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Gado gado salad platter

    This composed salad is inspired by the classic Indonesian Gado Gado platter that combines raw and lightly cooked vegetables for a plateful of delicious bites. Its name translates loosely to "mix-mix."

    Gado gado salad platter
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    There are different regional variations of a Gado Gado platter, but some of the constant veggies include carrots, cauliflower, and green beans. You can vary it according to season and what you happen to have on hand.

    Though easy to enough to make as an everyday meal, it’s also festive enough to serve to company or to make as a vegan potluck dish.

    Tips

    Look for peanut satay sauce in the Asian foods section of well-stocked supermarkets. You can also substitute homemade Peanut Sauce for the Coconut-Peanut Dressing if you can't find the peanut satay sauce recommended in the ingredient list. 

    Rice is often served with this dish, and some simply cooked brown rice (try brown Basmati) is a good way to round out the meal. You can use the plentiful Coconut-Peanut Sauce to flavor the rice as well!

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    If you love this recipe, be sure to check out these other vegan salad recipes, and these simple vegan main dish ideas.

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    Gado gado salad platter

    Gado Gado Platter

    This composed salad is inspired by the classic Indonesian Gado Gado platter that combines raw and lightly cooked vegetables for a plateful of delicious bites. Its name translates loosely to "mix-mix."
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian, Indonesian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: gado gado platter, vegan gado gado
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 194kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 2 to 3 ounces mixed baby greens baby spinach, baby arugula, shredded romaine lettuce, or a combination
    • 1 cup green sprouts like baby pea shoots or broccoli sprouts
    • 4 ounces slender green beans tips trimmed (see note)
    • ¼ cauliflower head cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 cup baby carrots thick ones cut in half lengthwise, or
    • 1 large carrot peeled and sliced about ¼" inch thick on the diagonal
    • 3 medium tomatoes diced, or ½ pint golden or red cherry tomatoes
    • 8- ounce package baked tofu any variety, cut into narrow strips

    Coconut-Peanut Dressing:

    • 8- ounce jar peanut satay sauce look for it in the Asian foods aisle
    • ½ cup light coconut milk
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • ½ teaspoon red or green Thai curry paste or Sriracha sauce more or less to taste
    • 2 teaspoons agave nectar or natural granulated sugar
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Spread the greens on a large serving platter, then sprinkle the sprouts over them.
    • Place the green beans, cauliflower, and carrots side by side, without mixing, in a wide skillet with about ¼ inch depth of water. Cover and steam for 3 to 4 minutes, or until all are tender-crisp. Remove each type of vegetable separately with a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander, and refresh under cool water. Transfer to a small plate Repeat with each vegetable.
    • Arrange the green beans, cauliflower, and carrots in separate mounds on the greens, leaving room to add the tomatoes and tofu. Arrange those on the greens as well, between the cooked vegetables.
    • Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small mixing bowl and whisk together until completely combined.
    • To serve, let everyone scoop the vegetables, tofu, and greens onto individual plates, then pass around the dressing for everyone to use as desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 5465IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg
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