Best Marinated Fried Tofu And Vegetable Salad With Mesclun Recipes

MESCLUN SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 dash cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup halved pecans
1 red bell pepper
2 oranges
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh pepper
2 cups mesclun greens

Steps:

In a small saute pan add 2 tablespoons whole butter, dash of cayenne, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/2 cup of pecans. Cook this slowly over a very low flame, taking care to stir carefully and occasionally. The sugar will burn easily if the flame is too hot. On a stable cutting board, julienne the red pepper and then peel and section the 2 oranges. Squeeze the remaining orange pulp over a large bowl and to this add the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss the salad greens in this and then place on a salad plate. Arrange the oranges and red bell pepper slices on the top and garnish with the caramelized pecan halves. Allow the pecans to cool before eating.

AMAZING CRUNCHY TOFU SALAD

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Flavor and texture all in one dish. This is a wonderful dish for vegetarians or vegans. A beautiful mixed green salad with a crunchy flavorful tofu and a soy citrus vinaigrette to die for!

Provided by Alyssa

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 medium shallots, finely minced, divided
½ bunch green onions, sliced, divided
vegetable oil for pan-frying
¼ cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ large cucumber, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

Toss the tofu with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce in a small bowl, set aside to marinate.
Combine the cornstarch and bread crumbs with 1 minced shallot and half of the green onions in a bowl. Toss the tofu with the cornstarch mixture to generously bread; reserve the remaining marinade.
Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the tofu cubes on all sides until golden brown, remove to drain on a paper towel.
Whisk together the remaining marinade with the vinegar, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, sugar, and chili oil; set aside. Toss together the salad mix, cucumber, tomato, and tofu cubes in a large bowl; add the dressing and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 945.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

7 ounces/200 g carrots
7 ounces/200 g haricots verts
7 ounces/200 g Savoy cabbage
7 ounces/200 g cauliflower
3 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
About 1/2 cup/125 ml grapeseed or peanut oil
8 small shallots, quartered or cut into eighths, depending on the size
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Lemon juice, to taste
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

Scrape the carrots and cut into large matchsticks. Top and tail the green beans, and cut in half lengthwise if fat. Shred the cabbage with a knife. Trim the cauliflower and cut into bite-size bouquets.
Stir together the mustard seeds, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Heat the oil in a saute pan and gently fry the shallots for 2 minutes to soften slightly. Add the spice mixture and cook for 1 minute. Toss in the remaining vegetables for just 1 minute. Remove from the heat, toss in the vinegar and let sit for 15 minutes, or, even better, several hours. (It keeps in the refrigerator for several days.) Taste and correct the seasonings. Serve at room temperature with crusty bread.