Hoisin-Sesame Salad with Baked Tofu

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This Asian-inspired salad is made satisfying with savory baked tofu; carrots and snap peas add crunch. Try this salad for a take-along lunch. To keep the salad greens from getting soggy, pack the greens, salad toppings and dressing in separate containers and toss them together just before eating.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Profile:
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup canola oil

  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (see Notes)

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (see Notes)

  • 1 scallion, minced

  • 3 cups mixed greens

  • ¾ cup cubed baked tofu (3 ounces)

  • ½ cup carrot matchsticks or slices

  • ½ cup sliced snap peas

Directions

  1. Place canola oil, vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds and scallion in a bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid; whisk or shake until well combined.

  2. Place greens in an individual salad bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. (Refrigerate the remaining dressing.) Top the greens with tofu, carrots and snap peas.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 5 days.

Notes: Hoisin sauce is a dark brown, thick, spicy-sweet sauce made from soybeans and a complex mix of spices. Look for it in the Asian section of your supermarket and in Asian markets.

Sesame seeds can be purchased already toasted. Look for them near other Asian ingredients. Or toast your own in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2011

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336 Calories
21g Fat
23g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 17g 34%
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 15235IU 305%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Folate 227mcg 57%
Sodium 383mg 17%
Calcium 240mg 18%
Iron 5mg 27%
Magnesium 66mg 16%
Potassium 836mg 18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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