AMAZING CRUNCHY TOFU SALAD

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Flavor and texture all in one dish. This is a wonderful dish for vegetarians or vegans. A beautiful mixed green salad with a crunchy flavorful tofu and a soy citrus vinaigrette to die for!

Provided by Alyssa

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 medium shallots, finely minced, divided
½ bunch green onions, sliced, divided
vegetable oil for pan-frying
¼ cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ large cucumber, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Toss the tofu with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce in a small bowl, set aside to marinate.
  • Combine the cornstarch and bread crumbs with 1 minced shallot and half of the green onions in a bowl. Toss the tofu with the cornstarch mixture to generously bread; reserve the remaining marinade.
  • Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the tofu cubes on all sides until golden brown, remove to drain on a paper towel.
  • Whisk together the remaining marinade with the vinegar, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, sugar, and chili oil; set aside. Toss together the salad mix, cucumber, tomato, and tofu cubes in a large bowl; add the dressing and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 945.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

mrarbnnor
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this salad is really good. The tofu is cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious.


Abdiqordhere Abdullahi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the tofu, vegetables, and dressing.


Jaelene Regalado
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This salad is a great way to get your protein and veggies in. It's also a great way to use up leftover tofu.


Jayden Holt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tofu. I had some leftover tofu from another recipe and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe and it turned out great!


Umair Ghafoor
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this salad is really good. The tofu is cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious.


Valerie Cheruto
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the tofu, vegetables, and dressing.


Habib khan7575
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This salad is a great way to get your protein and veggies in. It's also a great way to use up leftover tofu.


Sami khan Fouji
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I'm always looking for new and exciting tofu recipes. This salad is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and the tofu is cooked perfectly.


tiragalo orefile
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tofu. I had some leftover tofu from another recipe and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe and it turned out great!


Ludylyn White
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this salad is really good. The tofu is cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone.


Oamogetswe Brian Loke Berries
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the tofu, vegetables, and dressing. It's a great way to get your protein and veggies in.


Amir 302mughal
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the water chestnuts and the green onions. They added a nice crunch and freshness to the salad.


Mazhar sahil
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This tofu salad is amazing! It's so flavorful and the tofu is cooked perfectly. I love the crunchiness of the tofu and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.