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Tofu Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring marinated tofu, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 14 oz firm tofu pressed and cubed
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens such as spinach and arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Tofu
  1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and minced garlic.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and tofu cubes.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables or additional toppings such as avocado or nuts.

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