Asian 20 min
Sesame Crusted Tofu Salad
vegangluten-freehealthydairy-free
Ingredientsfor 2
400
Cal
20g
Protein
32g
Carbs
22g
Fat
- 11 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed
- 2¼ cup sesame seeds
- 32 tablespoons soy sauce
- 41 tablespoon sesame oil
- 54 cups mixed greens
- 61 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 71 cup mandarin orange segments
- 8½ cup edamame
- 92 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 10For dressing: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 111 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Press tofu until very dry. Slice into 8 slabs. Brush all sides with soy sauce and sesame oil. Press firmly into sesame seeds on all sides.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tofu slabs 3–4 minutes per side until the sesame seeds are golden and crunchy and the tofu is golden on all sides.
- 3
Whisk dressing ingredients together. Taste and adjust for sweetness, acidity, and saltiness.
- 4
Arrange mixed greens, purple cabbage, mandarin oranges, and edamame in 2 bowls. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Place sesame-crusted tofu slabs on top. Scatter sliced almonds over everything and serve immediately while the tofu is warm and crispy.