Japanese Tofu Salad

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This tofu salad recipe is a simple way of incorporating tofu into your diet. You can certainly play around with this recipe, adding whatever you like. I garnish mine with lime wedges.

Submitted by JOSIE
Updated on February 15, 2023
close up view of Japanese Tofu Salad with tomatoes and red onions, in a bowl with chopsticks
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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine)

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Place tofu between two plates. Place a heavy book on top and let sit until tofu has drained, about 1 hour, pouring out expelled liquid every 20 minutes.

  2. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; gently stir and cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir into soy sauce mixture.

  4. Cut pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces, then place into a bowl with tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272 Calories
19g Fat
11g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Sodium 695mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 9mg 9%
Calcium 717mg 55%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 429mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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