1/2 cup carrots, matchstick cut, divided
2 Tbsp water
2 1/2 tsp minced ginger root
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 tsp honey
1 1/2 cups, romaine lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1/3 cup long grain cooked brown rice
1/3 cup, cooked edamame (shelled)
4 oz diced tofu (smoked or cooked separately)
3 Tbsp sliced uncooked scallions
1 sprig (optional) cilantro
Process 1/4 c carrots, water, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, and honey in a mini food processor (or blender) until carrot is very finely chopped and almost pureed; set aside.
Combine remaining 1/4 c carrots, romaine, cabbage, rice, edamame, tofu, and scallions in a serving bowl; pour dressing over top and toss to mix and coat. Season with salt, if desired; garnish with optional cilantro sprigs.
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