Sesame Tofu Salad
A refreshing and flavorful salad with grilled lemongrass-marinated tofu, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy sesame dressing.
Servings: servings
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
For the Marinated Tofu:
- 8 ounces extra-firm tofu pressed and diced
- 2 lemongrass stalks chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 thumb-sized ginger sliced
- ¼ cup calamansi juice or lemon juice
- ¼ cup annatto oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
For the Salad:
- ¼ cup sesame dressing
- ½ cup tomatoes sliced
- 1 small cucumber diced
- 1 mango peeled and diced
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped (without the bottom part)
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade:
- In a food processor, blend lemongrass, garlic, ginger, calamansi juice, annatto oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the diced tofu, mix well, and cover with cling film. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for better flavor.
Grill the Tofu:
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat.
- Grill the tofu on all sides until slightly charred and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and mango.
- Drizzle with sesame dressing and toss gently.
Top with Grilled Tofu:
- Arrange the grilled tofu on top of the salad.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving: 1gCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1353mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1389IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
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