Refreshing Tofu Salad

Discover the perfect balance of freshness and flavor with this Refreshing Tofu Salad, an easy yet vibrant recipe that’s loaded with wholesome ingredients and Asian-inspired dressings. This crisp, colorful salad combines golden pan-fried tofu cubes with a medley of fresh vegetables like mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper, creating a nutrient-packed dish that’s as satisfying as it is delicious. The homemade sesame-soy dressing, accented with rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger, adds the perfect tangy-sweet punch. Finished with sesame seeds and green onion for garnish, this quick 25-minute recipe makes an ideal light lunch or dinner and caters to vegetarian diets effortlessly. Healthy, beautiful, and packed with flavor, this tofu salad is sure to become a new go-to for your meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams firm tofu
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 piece cucumber
• 1 piece carrot
• 1 piece red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, wash and prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber thinly, julienne the carrot, and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Chop the green onions and set aside.

Step 3

Once the tofu is pressed, cut it into 1-inch cubes.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and fry them until they are golden and crispy on all sides, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and ginger powder to create the dressing.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and red bell pepper strips.

Step 7

Add the crispy tofu on top of the salad, drizzle over the dressing, and gently toss to combine.

Step 8

Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1359.8 grams (1359.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	975

Total Fat 67.70g	87%
Saturated Fat 9.60g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2532mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 56.40g	21%
Dietary Fiber 16.90g	60%
Total Sugars 29.20g
Protein 55.40g	111%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 805mg	62%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 2515mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 21.4%