Sesame Crusted Tofu Salad

Sesame crusted tofu is a quick and easy way to add protein and flavor to your salad. The tofu is first pressed to remove excess water, then marinated in soy sauce for 15-20 minutes. It is then coated in sesame seeds and baked in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25 minutes. The tofu is then added to a salad of mixed greens, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and almonds. The salad is then drizzled with a sesame ginger dressing and served immediately.

The recipe for sesame crusted tofu salad was inspired by a dish that I had at a local restaurant. The salad was so delicious, and I knew that I had to recreate it at home. I experimented with different ingredients and techniques until I came up with a recipe that I was happy with. I hope you enjoy it too!

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 block of extra firm tofu
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup sesame ginger dressing

Instructions

1. Press tofu to remove excess water and cut into cubes.
2. Marinate tofu in soy sauce for 15-20 minutes.
3. Coat tofu cubes in sesame seeds.
4. Bake tofu in preheated oven at 375°F for 25 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, toss salad greens, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and almonds.
6. Add baked tofu on top of the salad.
7. Drizzle with sesame ginger dressing.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Why It Works

• Pressing the tofu removes excess water, which helps it to absorb the marinade and the sesame seeds.
• Marinating the tofu in soy sauce gives it a savory flavor.
• Coating the tofu in sesame seeds gives it a crunchy texture.
• Baking the tofu in a preheated oven helps it to cook evenly.
• Adding the tofu to a salad of mixed greens, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and almonds provides a variety of flavors and textures.
• Drizzling the salad with a sesame ginger dressing adds a sweet and tangy flavor.