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

Ingredients

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.