Chinese Tofu Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Chinese tofu salad has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. The crispy noodles add such wonderful texture against the soft tofu and fresh vegetables, while the ginger and garlic infused dressing ties everything together beautifully. What I love most is that tofu is packed with protein and iron, making this a genuinely nourishing meal that keeps me satisfied for hours. Best of all, it's incredibly budget friendly since most of these ingredients are pantry staples, and you can prep everything while the tofu cooks. Trust me, once you try this, you'll be making it constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400tofu
- 200mixed greens
- 100crunchy noodles(broken into pieces)
- 150diced carrots
- 100diced cucumber
- 100diced bell peppers
- 20sesame seeds
- 60soy sauce
- 60rice vinegar
- 20honey
- 80vegetable oil
- 10ginger
- 10garlic
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent the tofu from sticking.
- 2
Add the tofu to the pan and stir-fry until golden brown on all sides.
Tip: Don
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, crunchy noodles, diced carrots, diced cucumber, and diced bell peppers.
Tip: You can customize the vegetables to your liking.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the dressing to your taste.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Add the crispy tofu on top.
- 6
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad.
Tip: A sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a nice crunch and flavor.
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: You can also serve this salad chilled or at room temperature.
- 8
Garnish with additional sesame seeds and chopped scallions if desired.
Tip: This adds a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
- 9
Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Tip: This salad is also delicious as a light lunch or snack.
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