Tofu and Vegetable Salad
Pan-Asian Medium

Tofu and Vegetable Salad

Crunchy vegetables and pan-fried tofu in a zesty ginger-lime vinaigrette

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⏱️ 55 minutes 30 minutes prep · 10 minutes cook
🍽️ 6 Serves
320 Calories
9g Protein
12g Carbs
21g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Using soft tofu provides a creamy, custard-like texture that contrasts beautifully with crunchy napa cabbage and snow peas. Pan-frying the cubes gives them a light golden crust that prevents the salad from becoming watery.


Instructions

1

Spread the tofu cubes in a single layer on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and let them drain for 20 minutes to remove excess moisture for better browning.

2

Whisk the lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, fish sauce substitute, ginger, and Sriracha in a large bowl until the honey is fully dissolved.

3

Gradually whisk in most of the vegetable oil and all of the toasted sesame oil until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

4

Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers but does not smoke.

5

Carefully add the drained tofu to the skillet and cook until it develops a light golden-brown crust on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes, turning gently to keep the delicate cubes intact.

6

Season the warm tofu with salt and pepper and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain briefly; they've done their job once the excess oil is absorbed.

7

Combine the napa cabbage, snow peas, carrots, bell pepper, bean sprouts, and scallions in the bowl with the dressing and toss until the vegetables are thoroughly coated.

8

Top the salad with the warm tofu, cilantro, and sesame seeds and serve immediately while the tofu is still crisp and warm.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

Brown rice Rice crackers
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Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

What substitutions can I make?
  • fish sauce substitute: soy sauce or tamari
Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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