Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing
This refreshing tofu salad is packed with fresh vegetables and topped with a flavorful sesame dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
- For the sesame dressing: -
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
- Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
- Carrot - 1, julienned
- Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
- Mixed salad greens - 4 cups
- Firm tofu - 1 block, drained and cubed
Let's Get Started
- Place the tofu cubes on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Add the tofu cubes to the salad and drizzle with the sesame dressing.
- Toss gently to combine, making sure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 3g