Amazing Crunchy Tofu Salad Recipe
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Amazing Crunchy Tofu Salad

By: Alyssa 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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
  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 295 | Total Fat: 13.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2006 by annabananaruth   view full review
Quite tasty! For those who prefer crispy to squishy tofu, I would recommend using much smaller...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by SAHREILLY   view full review
This actually tasted very good. I had a couple issues 1. Onions and scallions can be omitted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by ErikaRachel   view full review
I'm really impressed with this recipe. You can play around with it for your liking. I left out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by STARFIGHTERADARA   view full review
This was a really good recipe! The tofu was delightful; however, it lost its crunch quickly....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2009 by saffron585   view full review
This was a tasty and satisfying salad! I modified it a bit by adding grated ginger and sesame...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2010 by hotinmykitchen   view full review
I can't believe I'm saying this but, this was delicious, I couldn't stop eating this tofu. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by CdnBugger   view full review
This was absolutely delicious! It was completely filling (even my husband said so!) which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by BandE   view full review
Well, it sure tastes good. The tofu didn't get crispy, but then again I'm really bad at frying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by Laura   view full review
We liked the tofu part, just didn't love the salad components.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by KERIS1172   view full review
Liked the Tofu .. still on the Fence with the Dressing

 

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