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!"
Amazing Crunchy Tofu Salad Recipe
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

  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2006 by annabananaruth 
Quite tasty! For those who prefer crispy to squishy tofu, I would recommend using much smaller... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by STARFIGHTERADARA 
This was a really good recipe! The tofu was delightful; however, it lost its crunch quickly.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by CdnBugger 
This was absolutely delicious! It was completely filling (even my husband said so!) which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by ErikaRachel 
I'm really impressed with this recipe. You can play around with it for your liking. I left out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by Laura 
We liked the tofu part, just didn't love the salad components. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Amazing Crunchy Tofu Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 296

  • Total Fat: 13.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 953mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 9g

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