ASIAN TOFU SALAD

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From RealAge: "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."

Provided by Anomalyk

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm 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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.8, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 413.7, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 9.1

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