TOFU SALAD - EASY VEGAN - MAKE AHEAD (MOOSEWOOD)

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Courtesy of the original Moosewood Cookbook. Love that you can make it ahead and just pull it out of the fridge at serving time. I'm serving this at a birthday party buffet to make sure there is something substantial for vegetarians/vegans in the group. The book recommends stuffing this salad into pita bread to make it a meal, which I've never tried but sounds great. Prep time includes the minimum 2 hours for marinading. Serves 6 as the main attraction, but more if it's a side dish. Enjoy!

Provided by magpie diner

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 tablespoons sesame oil
5 tablespoons rice vinegar or 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar (or your choice of sweetener)
3 tablespoons tamari or 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt, to your taste
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes, to your taste
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
1 lb extra firm tofu, well drained (6 cakes)
12 medium mushrooms, left whole
1 small carrot, grated (or in matchsticks)
1 small bell pepper, finely chopped (any colour except green)
1 -2 cup cabbage, shredded (optional)
1 -2 shallot, minced (optional)
fresh mung bean sprouts (optional)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts (optional)
minced fresh cilantro (optional)
minced fresh parsley (even basil would be nice) (optional)
1 fresh tomato, diced (optional)
sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cut the tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and add it along with the salad veggies into the marinade. Stir gently.
  • Cover and let marinade at room temperature for at least two hours. You can prepare this a few days in advance, in which case just keep it in the fridge.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature, sprinkled with all or some of the toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 616.9, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 8.5

Nabawanga Jasitina
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.


Mona Darus
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I love that this salad is so healthy and nutritious.


Rabbani Ameen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


HALA KHEIR ALLAH
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I've never been a fan of tofu, but this salad changed my mind. It's so good!


Rose Kiamba
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I like to add a little bit of chopped nuts or seeds to this salad for extra crunch.


Ashish Sharma
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


charles Belser
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I love the dressing for this salad. It's so flavorful and tangy.


Obale Emamezi
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat tofu. It's so delicious, they won't even know they're eating it!


Qadar Moalim abukar
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I wasn't sure how I would like tofu salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great way to change up my usual salad routine.


Tuk tuk Magar
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also low in calories and fat.


Percy Brow
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I love that this salad is so customizable. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


sky chizy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch.


SherAfgan Awan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of textures and flavors.


Dimitar Bayganov
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this salad! It's so fresh and flavorful.


Dingle Berry
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This is my go-to recipe for tofu salad. It's so versatile and can be served as a main course or a side dish.


Krish Gaming
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like tofu.


Lia Crouch
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I love tofu salad, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.