Name: Asian Tofu Salad
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 14-ounce package extra-firm, water-packed tofu, 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

Asian Tofu Salad

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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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 14-ounce package extra-firm, water-packed tofu, 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

Directions

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.

Tips

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

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236	Calories
16g	Fat
16g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 9g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 11g	22%
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 11058IU	221%
Vitamin C 23mg	25%
Folate 165mcg	41%
Sodium 454mg	20%
Calcium 286mg	22%
Iron 3mg	19%
Magnesium 78mg	19%
Potassium 749mg	16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.