Vegan Tofu Salad Recipe
Marinated tofu, mixed greens, cucumber, avocado, and sesame dressing.
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Ingredients
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Tofu Marinade
Salad Components
Sesame Dressing
Method
Tofu Preparation
- 1
Press the Tofu
Press the firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for about 15-20 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Marinade
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- 3
Marinate Tofu
Cut the pressed tofu into cubes and add it to the marinade. Toss to coat and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably in the refrigerator.
- 4
Cook Tofu
After marinating, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated tofu and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
Salad Assembly
- 5
Prepare Salad Base
In a large bowl, add mixed greens as the base for your salad.
- 6
- 7
Add Tofu
Once the tofu is cooked, let it cool slightly before adding it to the salad.
Dressing Preparation
- 8
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, water, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Final Assembly
- 9
Combine and Serve
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.
