Tofu and Spinach Salad with Asian Sesame Dressing
 
 
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Recipe type: Lunch
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
  • For the tofu:
  • 350 grams of hard tofu
  • 1 garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of sriracha, optional
  • For the salad:
  • 4 cups of baby spinach
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • a handful of peasprouts
  • 1 cup of edamame
  • 2-3 mandarin oranges
  • sesame seeds
  • For the dressing:
  • ⅛ cup of rice wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot, quartered
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons of peanut butter (or almond butter or tahini)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup of sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
Instructions
  1. In a glass container or ziploc bag, marinate the tofu for a couple of hours.
  2. Grill the tofu and cut it up in bite size pieces
  3. In a large bowl, add all your salad ingredients and set aside.
  4. In a blender, add all your dressing ingredients and puree until smooth.
  5. Serve the salad with dressing on the side.
Recipe by sprinkles and sauce at https://sprinklesandsauce.com/tofu-spinach-salad-asian-sesame-dressing/