Golden Crispy Tofu Salad (Printable View)

Golden tofu cubes on mixed greens drizzled with a tangy ginger-soy dressing for a light, protein-rich meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tofu

01 - 14 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

→ Salad

06 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 2 spring onions, sliced
11 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

→ Ginger-Soy Dressing

12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
15 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 2 tbsp sesame oil
18 - 1 tbsp water

# How To Make It:

01 - Cut the pressed tofu into 3/4-inch cubes.
02 - Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated on all sides.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tofu cubes until golden and crispy on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
04 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and water until well combined.
05 - Arrange mixed greens, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, bell pepper, and spring onions in a large bowl or on serving plates.
06 - Top salad with crispy tofu and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top.
07 - Drizzle ginger-soy dressing over the salad just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of fried tofu without the heaviness of a full cooked meal
  • The dressing comes together in seconds and keeps for days in the fridge
  • Even tofu skeptics change their minds after one bite of that crispy golden coating
02 -
  • Hot tofu wilts greens instantly, so let it cool for just 2 minutes before adding to the salad
  • The dressing thickens as it sits, so add a teaspoon of water if needed before serving
  • Dont crowd the pan when frying or the tofu will steam instead of crisp
03 -
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this completely gluten-free
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their nutty flavor
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