Best Pressed Tofu Salad Recipes

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JAPANESE TOFU SALAD



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Here is a simple way of incorporating tofu into your diet. You can certainly play around with this recipe, adding whatever you like, I garnish mine with lime wedges.

Provided by JOSIE

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine)
2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place tofu between two plates, and weigh down with a heavy book. Allow tofu to drain for 1 hour, pouring out the expelled liquid every 20 minutes.
  • Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, stir in the garlic and ginger, and gently cook until lightly golden; stir into the soy sauce mixture.
  • Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, and toss together with the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 695.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PRESSED TOFU SALAD



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There are two keys to this salad. The first is buying dry, pressed tofu (bean curd), which is sold at most Asian food markets and some natural food stores. It's much firmer than regular tofu and has a dense, chewy texture and a brown skin. (If you can't find it, use extra-firm tofu and press it yourself; see page 491.) The second key is allowing the salad to marinate long enough for the tofu to absorb the dressing. That part's easy, but it does require advance planning.

Yield makes 4 to 6 servings as a salad or starter

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound dry pressed tofu
2 medium to large carrots
2 large celery stalks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • Cut the bean curd into 2-inch matchsticks; grate the carrots and celery. Whisk together the remaining ingredients.
  • Toss everything together and let it marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator. Toss again immediately before serving.

TOFU SALAD



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This salad has tofu, snow peas, ginger and garlic!

Provided by JeanieMomof3

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and diced
1 cup snow peas, trimmed
2 small carrots, grated
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the chili sauce, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Place tofu in the mixture, and marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Immerse the snow peas in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then immerse in a a bowl of cold water. Drain, and set aside.
  • Toss the peas, carrots, cabbage, and peanuts with the tofu and marinade to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 295.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

TOFU SALAD



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To make the tofu extra crispy in this tofu salad recipe, we recommend draining some of the liquid and cooking it in a generous amount of oil at high heat. It takes a little extra time, but it's worth it! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce or 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 cups torn romaine
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Blot tofu dry. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel; place on a plate and refrigerate at least 1 hour. In a large shallow dish, whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, peanut butter and ginger until smooth. Add tofu; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 3-5 hours, turning occasionally. Drain tofu reserving marinade; pat dry. In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook until crisp and golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine romaine, carrots, avocado, tomatoes, onion and tofu. Pour reserved marinade over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 31g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

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