WATERCRESS AND TOFU SALAD

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This light and tasty dish is great for pot-lucks or even a light dinner. Substitute canned tuna with canned salmon, albacore, or fresh grilled fish. Use my Oriental Salad Dressing for other dishes as well.

Provided by toninalani

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 bunches watercress, cut to 3-inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) package tofu, cut to 1-inch blocks
1 (6 ounce) light chunk tuna in water, flaked
1 medium tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Drain tofu on paper towels in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • After tofu is drained, cut into 1" blocks.
  • Heat pot of lightly salted water.
  • Cut 2 inches off bottom of watercress and discard.
  • Cut watercress into 3" pieces.
  • When water comes to boil, add cut watercress and parboil for 30 seconds.
  • Drain and cool in ice bath.
  • Meanwhile, make Oriental Salad Dressing: Combine all other ingredients - soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds and blend.
  • Arrange drained and cooled watercress on a platter with tofu, tomato, and fish.
  • Drizzle with Oriental Salad Dressing at time of serving.

Anele Gasa
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This salad is a great way to improve your digestion. It's also a good source of prebiotics.


Zohaib khan Zohaib
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This salad is a great way to detox your body. It's also a good source of fiber.


Jewel
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This salad is a great way to support your immune system. It's also a good source of probiotics.


Danielle Atterbury
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of antioxidants. It's also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


John the Ryder
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's also a great way to meal prep for the week.


Nawedali Nawedalu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shane Lovegrove
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tofu. This salad is a great way to change things up.


Moustapha Diop
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot day.


Gufgh Fydhh
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I love the peppery flavor of watercress. This salad is a great way to enjoy it.


Karen Morris
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Md Sejan
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad for extra protein. It was a great way to make it a more substantial meal.


MR XWAQAR
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 15 minutes.


Khokon Mis
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I'm not a big fan of watercress, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing really brings out the flavor of the watercress.


Sapana Baral
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's also a healthy and filling meal.


Milan Chaulagain
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


mailk Ejaz
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The watercress is peppery and the tofu is soft and creamy. The dressing is also perfect, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


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