Amazing Crunchy Tofu Salad recipe

All Recipes Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Ingredients

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

Nutrition Info

294.8 calories
carbohydrate: 36.4 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 13.6 g
fiber: 2.2 g
protein: 9.2 g
saturatedFat: 2.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 945.6 mg
sugar: 7.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Toss the tofu with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce in a small bowl, set aside to marinate.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

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!

Do you like the recipe? Share this tasty recipe!