TOFU AND HERB SALAD WITH SESAME

Tofu and Herb Salad With Sesame image

Provided by David Tanis

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup white sesame seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3/4 cup plain yogurt (not Greek-style)
Salt and pepper
2 cups watercress sprigs
1 cup Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
1 cup mixed herbs, such as whole tarragon leaves, whole or torn mint or basil leaves, chervil sprigs, snipped dill and slivered shiso
2 cups thinly sliced cucumber (from 1 large cucumber)
1 (14-ounce) package silken or soft tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
Black or white sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, put ground sesame seeds, lime, ginger, chile, sesame oil and soy sauce. Add yogurt and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (If necessary, thin with a little water.) Set aside.
On individual plates, arrange watercress, parsley and cilantro, then the mixed herbs. Scatter cucumber slices here and there. Top with the tofu cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Drizzle sauce over each plate, and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.