ASIAN TOFU AND SQUASH SALAD

Asian Tofu and Squash Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped pickled ginger, plus 2 tablespoons brine
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved if large
4 cups cubed peeled delicata or butternut squash (about 1 1/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 5-ounce package mixed Asian greens (about 8 cups)
2 cups snow peas, trimmed and halved (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped salted roasted cashews
1 cup mung bean sprouts (optional)

Steps:

Put a baking sheet in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Put the tofu cubes on a clean kitchen towel in a single layer; let drain. Make the dressing: Whisk the rice vinegar, soy sauce, pickled ginger brine and 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large bowl. Set aside.
Toss the mushrooms and squash with the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a separate large bowl; spread the vegetables on the top hot baking sheet. Pat the tofu dry and add to the same bowl along with 3 tablespoons of the dressing; toss, then spread on the bottom hot baking sheet. Roast, switching the baking sheets and tossing the vegetables and tofu halfway through, until the squash is tender and the tofu is golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
Add the greens, snow peas, cashews and chopped pickled ginger to the bowl with the remaining dressing; toss. Divide among bowls; top with the roasted vegetables, tofu and sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 34 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 520 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 13 grams