Sesame, Cucumber and Tofu Salad
Sesame, Cucumber and Tofu Salad
Ingredients
1 pkg Superior’s Organic Extra Firm or Pressed Tofu, cut into small cubes
1 Cucumber, sliced
2 tbsp Sesame seeds
2 tbsp Olive oil
Dressing:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar, plus more if needed
2 tbsp ginger, minced
2 tbsp brown sugar, plus more if needed
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
Makes 4 servings
Put the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, garlic and 1/3 cup of the olive oil into a blender. Blend until completely emulsified. Taste the dressing and adjust to your taste, adding more vinegar or sugar as needed. Pour half of the dressing into a jar and refrigerate for the salad.
Put the tofu cubes into a bowl and pour over the remaining dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the tofu on all sides until nicely browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Toss in the sesame seeds and cook for another minute. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
To assemble the salad, put the sliced cucumber and tofu in a bowl. Pour on half the remaining dressing, reserving the rest for later use. Toss to coat. Then sprinkle on the sesame seeds and toss again. Serve immediately.