Amazing Crunchy Tofu Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Alyssa PHOTO BY: annabananaruth

"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!"

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PREP TIME	40 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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
1/2 bunch green onions, sliced, divided
vegetable oil for pan-frying
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1/2 large cucumber, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped

DIRECTIONS

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.

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Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2006 by annabananaruth

Quite tasty! For those who prefer crispy to squishy tofu, I would recommend using much smaller... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by SAHREILLY

This actually tasted very good. I had a couple issues 1. Onions and scallions can be omitted... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by STARFIGHTERADARA

This was a really good recipe! The tofu was delightful; however, it lost its crunch quickly.... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by CdnBugger

This was absolutely delicious! It was completely filling (even my husband said so!) which... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by BandE

Well, it sure tastes good. The tofu didn't get crispy, but then again I'm really bad at frying... MORE

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Alyssa

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Camarillo, California, USA Living In: Chino, California, USA
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