Tofu Salad With Ginger Miso Dressing Recipe
Make Tofu Salad With Ginger Miso Dressing Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Ginger Miso Dressing Ingredients
Method
Tofu Preparation
- 1
Press and Cube Tofu
Begin by pressing the firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu block in a clean towel or paper towel and place a heavy object on top for about 15 minutes. After pressing, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
Pan-Fry Tofu
In a non-stick skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until all sides are golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, remove from heat and set aside.
Salad Assembly
- 3
Prepare Salad Vegetables
While the tofu is cooking, wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, grate the carrot, and chop the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Slice the green onions thinly.
- 4
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, grated carrot, red bell pepper, and green onions. Toss lightly.
- 5
Add Tofu
Once the tofu is ready, add the golden-brown tofu cubes to the salad mixture. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Make the Ginger Miso Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, and water until smooth and well combined.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the ginger miso dressing over the salad and tofu mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Salad
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and nutritious meal or side dish. Enjoy!
