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Napa Cabbage and Tofu Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm organic tofu
  • For the dressing
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp hot chili oil
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • for the salad
  • 6 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage (or other cabbage)
  • 1 cup Asian or other pear, julienned and tossed with juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cup colorful radishes, julienned
  • 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 Tbsp mixed black and white sesame seeds, toasted

Recipe

This vibrant and nutritious cool-weather salad is layered with different textures, infused with a consistent tangy-spicy-sweet flavor.

1. Rinse and drain tofu. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices and place between clean kitchen towels (or paper towels). Place a heavy object such as a skillet or cutting board on top to press out excess liquid. Let sit 15 minutes.

2. To make dressing: In bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hot chili oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes, place in a shallow dish, and cover with half of the dressing. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet and spread the tofu cubes evenly on the sheet. Bake tofu for 15 minutes and flip over. Continue baking for about 10-15 minutes until tofu is toasted and chewy. Remove from oven and let cool.

4. To make the salad: Toss Napa cabbage, pear, radish, and tofu with the remaining dressing and sprinkle almonds and sesame seeds on top.

Adapted from The Kitchn

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