VIETNAMESE TOFU SALAD

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A favorite around our office! Combines spicy and sweet red chile sauce with cool cucumber, tasty lime and garlicky pan fried tofu. Combine with cilantro and you have a delicious salad that goes with just about anything.

Provided by Chelle

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 (14 ounce) package tofu, drained and cubed
½ cup peanuts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
½ cup Vietnamese sweet chili sauce
¼ cup lime juice
1 bunch chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a large frying pan. Cook the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Gently stir in the tofu and peanuts; cook until the tofu has lightly browned. Pour in the soy sauce, and cook, stirring frequently, until absorbed by the tofu. Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Toss the sliced cucumbers together with the chili sauce, lime juice, and cilantro. Gently fold in the chilled tofu.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 635.7 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Uche Kingsley
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This salad is amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect and the tofu is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


natalie warraich
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it when I'm looking for a healthy and easy meal.


Barasintamunopiri Douglas
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Hi Ge
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I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this salad changed my mind. The tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


kiganda Steven
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the crispy tofu and the tangy dressing.


Racquel Colombo
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy tofu and the flavorful dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulla Aleid
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This is the best tofu salad I've ever had! The tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the dressing is perfect. I love the combination of textures and flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Khosa Khan
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This salad was amazing! The tofu was cooked perfectly and the dressing was flavorful and tangy. I loved the combination of textures and flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Hzrat Ali
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I'm always looking for new tofu recipes and this one didn't disappoint! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The dressing was also delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


George Mvuleni
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This salad was so refreshing and flavorful! I loved the combination of textures and flavors. The tofu was crispy and the dressing was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


NUZLA FAWZ
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This was a great recipe! I'm not usually a big fan of tofu, but this salad changed my mind. The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Supreme Greg
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Loved this salad! It's so easy to make and packed with flavor. I used firm tofu and it held up really well. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty. I will definitely be making this again.


MD junayed Rana Alif
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This Vietnamese tofu salad was a refreshing and delicious summer dish! The tofu was perfectly cooked and the dressing was flavorful and tangy. I added some extra veggies to mine, like cucumber and red pepper, and it turned out great. Definitely recom


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