Description
Crispy tofu cubes, creamy avocado, and crunchy vegetables, are tossed in a tangy, nutty, and sweet dressing, for a filling and irresistible meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 block firm or extra firm tofu (about 12 ounces)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil such as vegetable oil or grapeseed oil
- 1 Japanese cucumber or 1/2 English cucumber, chopped bite size
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped bite size
- 2 cups greens, such as baby kale, curled endive, or romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped bite size
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cashew nuts
Instructions
- Drain the tofu. Then wrap it in a couple of paper towels. Leave on a plate for 15 minutes.
- Slice it. Unwrap the tofu and slice into bite size cubes.
- Dust the tofu cubes on all sides with the cornstarch. Take your time with this step! Make sure all sides are well coated.
- Add the oil to a large deep skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the tofu cubes. Pan fry the tofu for a few minutes until all the sides are golden brown.
- Rest the tofu: Cover a plate with paper towels and rest the pan fried tofu on top to remove excess oil. Set aside to cool.
- Make the dressing. Whisk the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey, in a small bowl.
- Make the salad. In a large bowl, add the cucumber, bell pepper, greens, avocado, and tofu. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and toss again.
- Serve. Transfer the salad to a serving plate and top with chopped cashew nuts.
Notes
To store: It’s best to store the salad separate from the dressing if you are planning to eat it later. Dress the salad only right before serving. For leftovers, transfer the salad to a storage container and save for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 369
- Sugar: 4.2g
- Sodium: 132mg
- Fat: 27.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21.6g
- Fiber: 6.2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
