Best 7 Shaved Carrot Salad With Baked Tofu Recipes

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Are you looking for a tasty and refreshing salad recipe that combines the sweetness of carrots and the savory flavors of baked tofu? Look no further! This shaved carrot salad with baked tofu is a delightful and healthy dish that is sure to become a favorite. With its vibrant colors, crunchy texture, and balanced flavors, this salad is the perfect addition to your next potluck, party, or summer barbecue.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SHAVED CARROT SALAD WITH BAKED TOFU



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This salad for 1 uses tamari-flavored baked tofu as a protein boost.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 sliced scallion
Peeled ribbons of 1 carrot
1 cup thinly sliced kale
1/2 cup thinly sliced Baked Tofu
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, honey, sesame seeds, and scallion. Add carrot, kale, and tofu. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 264 g

PEA, CARROT AND TOFU SALAD



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Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Enjoy this vegetable and tofu salad that's served over lettuce - topped with sunflower nuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (14 oz) water-packed firm lite tofu, drained
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup low-fat sesame-ginger dressing
1 bag (16 oz) frozen baby sweet peas, cooked, drained
1 cup julienne carrots (from 10-oz bag)
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 medium head Bibb lettuce, torn
4 teaspoons roasted unsalted sunflower nuts

Steps:

  • Place tofu on several layers paper towels. Cover tofu with additional paper towels; gently press out moisture. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once and stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides.
  • In large bowl, mix tofu, dressing, peas, carrots, water chestnuts, onion and pepper; toss gently to coat. Divide lettuce among 4 serving plates. Top with tofu mixture. Sprinkle with sunflower nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

TOFU SALAD



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This salad has tofu, snow peas, ginger and garlic!

Provided by JeanieMomof3

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and diced
1 cup snow peas, trimmed
2 small carrots, grated
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the chili sauce, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Place tofu in the mixture, and marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Immerse the snow peas in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then immerse in a a bowl of cold water. Drain, and set aside.
  • Toss the peas, carrots, cabbage, and peanuts with the tofu and marinade to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 295.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SHAVED CARROT AND FENNEL SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE



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I love the flavors in this slaw-type salad. The licorice flavor from the fennel, the sweetness of the carrots, and the tangy-tart apricots meld to create a party in your mouth. And it's so colorful, too. Even better, this salad gets better over time, so it's a great make-ahead side dish.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 bunch rainbow carrots
1 fennel bulb with fronds (about 1 pound), halved and cored
1/2 cup dried apricots (half a 6-ounce package), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Shave the carrots into long strips with a vegetable peeler. Place in a large bowl. Thinly slice the fennel and add to the bowl with the carrots. Chop enough fennel fronds to equal 1 tablespoon and add. Add the apricots.
  • Whisk together the honey, vinegar and mustard. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Let stand at least 1 hour to allow the vegetables to soften. Sprinkle with the pine nuts before serving.

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

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.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SEASONED TOFU STRIPS



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I like to serve baked seasoned tofu strips warm on top of the salad. They are delicious cold, too; it is worth making up a separate batch for the refrigerator. If you have an assortment of leftover vegetables, throw them in here!

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     lunch, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound firm tofu
1 romaine heart, chopped
5 cups mixed chopped or diced vegetables, such as green or red cabbage, celery (from the inner heart), red bell pepper and radishes (sliced or chopped)
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (more to taste)
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup tofu marinade, above
2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk or plain nonfat yogurt

Steps:

  • Marinate the tofu: combine the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, ginger and sugar in a 2-quart bowl. Whisk in the sesame oil and combine well. Drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Slice into 1/3-inch thick slabs and cut the slabs in half lengthwise to get strips approximately 1/3 inch thick by 3/4 inch wide. Blot each strip with paper towels. Add to the bowl with the marinade and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to an hour, or for up to a day.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment. Lift the tofu out of the marinade and arrange the pieces on the parchment-covered baking sheet. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to color and the marinade sets on the surface of the tofu. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and toss with the salad. If desired, transfer to a platter. Garnish with the tofu strips and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 947 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

SHAVED CARROT & PEAR SALAD WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE



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I saw this prepared on Giada's 'Everyday Italian' cooking show. The episode was 'Bikini Ready Dinners'. I was so intrigued I knew I had to copy the recipe somewhere safe!

Provided by KT_Z4571

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs large carrots, trimmed and peeled (about 8 carrots)
2 firm pears (recommended -- D'Anjou)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler cut the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons or slices. Quarter, core, and stem the pears. Using a knife, slice into very thin strips. Place the carrot and pear slices in a large bowl with the chopped parsley.
  • In a blender combine the white wine, curry powder, honey, salt, and pepper and blend to combine. With the machine running add the olive oil. Pour the dressing over the carrots and pears. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 702.4, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 8, Sugar 18.8, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right tofu. For this recipe, extra firm tofu is the best choice. It will hold its shape well when baked and will absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Press the tofu before cooking. This will help to remove excess water from the tofu, resulting in a firmer, more flavorful texture. To press the tofu, wrap it in a few layers of paper towels and place it on a plate. Place another plate on top of the tofu and weigh it down with something heavy, such as a can of beans or a heavy skillet. Let the tofu press for 30 minutes.
  • Marinate the tofu. The marinade infuses the tofu with flavor. Be sure to let the tofu marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Bake the tofu until it is golden brown and crispy. This usually takes about 20 minutes. Keep an eye on the tofu so that it doesn't burn.
  • Shave the carrots thinly. This will help them to absorb the dressing and will make them more tender.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. The dressing is what brings all the flavors of the salad together. Be sure to use a dressing that you enjoy and that complements the other ingredients in the salad.

Conclusion:

This shaved carrot salad with baked tofu is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The tofu is crispy and flavorful, the carrots are sweet and crunchy, and the dressing is light and tangy. This salad is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins A and C. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this one a try!

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