Asian Tofu Salad

The best thing about tofu – besides its nutritional value – is the way it carries other flavors, such as the tanginess of this sesame dressing. Serve this warm salad with crunchy breadsticks and a tall glass of iced jasmine tea.

Active Minutes: 25 – Total: 25 minutes

Healthy Weight – Lower Carbs – High Fiber

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Asian Tofu Salad

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce reduced-sodium
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 14- ounce tofu package extra-firm, water-packed, rinsed, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 medium carrots peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 large cucumber chopped

Instructions

• Whisk canola oil, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and salt in a bowl.
• Place tofu and 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes total. Remove from the heat, add 1 tablespoon of the dressing to the pan and stir to coat.
• Toss greens, carrots and cucumber with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately, topped with the warm tofu.

Notes

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 237 calories; 16 g fat (2 g sat, 8 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrate; 11 g protein; 5 g fiber; 454 mg sodium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (180% daily value), Folate (41% dv), Vitamin C (38% dv), Calcium (29% dv).

To Make Ahead:

The dressing (Step 1) will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Whisk just before using.