Sesame Ginger Tofu Salad
Sesame Ginger Tofu Salad
Ingredients
For the Fried Wonton Strips
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed, cubed, and pan-fried or baked until golden
- 1 cup cooked red quinoa, cooled
- 1/2 cup radishes, matchstick-cut
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fried wonton strips: Stack the wonton wrappers and cut them into 1/4-inch wide strips. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Fry the wonton strips in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Season lightly with salt if desired. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the sesame ginger dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, white sesame seeds, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Assemble the salad: In a large wooden salad bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, chopped romaine lettuce, pan-fried or baked tofu, cooked red quinoa, matchstick-cut radishes, diced avocado, and slivered almonds.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Pour the prepared sesame ginger dressing generously over the salad ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the fried wonton strips to the salad. Using large salad servers, toss all the ingredients thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Sesame Ginger Tofu Salad!
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Sesame Ginger Tofu Salad
Ingredients
For the Fried Wonton Strips
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed, cubed, and pan-fried or baked until golden
- 1 cup cooked red quinoa, cooled
- 1/2 cup radishes, matchstick-cut
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fried wonton strips: Stack the wonton wrappers and cut them into 1/4-inch wide strips. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Fry the wonton strips in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Season lightly with salt if desired. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the sesame ginger dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, white sesame seeds, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Assemble the salad: In a large wooden salad bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, chopped romaine lettuce, pan-fried or baked tofu, cooked red quinoa, matchstick-cut radishes, diced avocado, and slivered almonds.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Pour the prepared sesame ginger dressing generously over the salad ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the fried wonton strips to the salad. Using large salad servers, toss all the ingredients thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Sesame Ginger Tofu Salad!