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Asian Crunch Salad with Sesame Tahini Dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring fresh vegetables, tofu, and a creamy sesame tahini dressing, perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 head heart of romaine (chopped)
  • 0.5 head red cabbage (chopped)
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 1 cup cilantro (chopped (16g))
  • 1 large carrot (matchsticks)
  • 4 mini sweet peppers (thinly sliced)
  • 3 mini cucumbers (sliced)
  • 3-4 green onions green and white part (chopped)
  • 0.5 cm fresh ginger (grated (1.25cm))
  • 1 cup wonton strips ((110g))

Dressing ingredients

  • 0.25 cup olive oil ((55g))
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2-4 tbsp tahini (amount depending on flavor and creaminess)
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cm fresh ginger (grated (1.25cm))
  • 0.5 cup vegetable stock ((120g))
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Tofu

  • 1 package tofu puffs (cubes cut in half (can use super firm tofu, cut into cubes))
  • 0.125 tsp 5 spice powder (optional)

Instructions 

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Cook tofu: heat oil, add tofu and spices, cook 2 minutes, add sauce, cook until absorbed. Cool slightly.
  • Top salad with tofu, drizzle with dressing, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the sesame seeds before adding.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Sesame, Tofu, Vegetables