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This Crispy Sesame Tofu Salad with Miso Dressing is as fresh as you can get. It’s packed with raw veggies, baked crispy sesame tofu, and roasted cashews- all with loads of Asian flair.
This Crispy Sesame Tofu Salad w/ Miso Dressing is an absolute explosion of flavor!
What could be better than combining the sweet/spicy taste of marinated tofu bites with crunchy roasted cashews, edamame, tomatoes, and lettuce?
And besides tasting amazing, this salad is also completely PACKED with plant-based protein, with over 19 grams per serving.
It also has loads of healthy whole food ingredients, such as cashews (which are great for hearth health, etc), and edamame (which has numerous age and lifestyle benefits). And much more.
Bottom line- there are so many reasons to love this salad. Flavor + healthy whole food ingredients = the perfect dish!
How to make this Crispy Sesame Tofu Salad:
To make this salad, start by preparing the Crispy Sesame Tofu. You can bake the tofu in advance and refrigerate for easier prep. Transfer to an airtight container and place in the fridge to cool until ready.
Otherwise, start baking the tofu and remove from heat when done.
Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium heat, add the raw cashews. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cashews start to brown. Be careful not to burn. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate (you can skip this step if using roasted cashews).
Next, make the Miso Dressing. To do this, in a small bowl, add the miso, ginger, rice vinegar, tamari, water, maple syrup, sweet chile sauce and peanut butter. Stir with a small whisk and set aside.
Finally, to arrange the salad, add the lettuce to individual plates. Then add the tomato slices, edamame, roasted cashews and the crispy sesame tofu. Drizzle with the miso dressing (about 2 tablespoons per salad). Mix it up and enjoy!
Storage: it’s recommended to serve this salad immediately. If preparing in advance, store the dressing, salad, and baked tofu separately in airtight containers in the fridge and combine before serving.
Helpful Tools:
- Small whisk– This tiny tool works great for mixing sauces. So convenient!
- Lemon Squeezer– you’ll need one of these to squeeze the lime for the Crispy Sesame Tofu.
- Tofu Press– use this tofu press to press the tofu and save time.
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Crispy Sesame Tofu Salad w/ Miso Dressing (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Pin RateIngredients
- 1 batch Crispy Sesame Tofu
- 1/3 cup whole raw cashews – (can also buy pre-roasted to save time)
- 12 ounces spring mix lettuce – chopped
- 4 small/Roma tomatoes – cut into small slices
- 3/4 cup edamame, shelled – thawed if frozen
OIl-Free Miso Dressing: (makes about 1/2 cup dressing)
- 1 tablespoon white/yellow miso
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari – (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup – (or agave nectar)
- 2 tablespoons sweet chile sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter – optional
Instructions
- Make the Crispy Sesame Tofu. You can make this in advance and refrigerate for easier prep. Transfer to an airtight container and place in the fridge to cool. Otherwise, start baking the tofu and remove from heat when done.
- Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium heat, add the raw cashews. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cashews start to brown. Be careful not to burn. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate (you can skip this step if using roasted cashews).
- Next, make the Miso Dressing: In a small bowl, add the miso, ginger, rice vinegar, tamari, water, maple syrup, sweet chile sauce and peanut butter. Stir with a whisk and set aside.
- To arrange the salad, add the lettuce to individual plates. Next, add the tomato slices, edamame, cashews and the crispy sesame tofu. Serve with the miso dressing (about 2 tablespoons per salad).
- It's recommended to serve this salad immediately. If preparing in advance, store the dressing, salad, and baked tofu separately in airtight containers in the fridge and combine before serving.
Notes
- The Crispy Sesame Tofu takes about 45 minutes to make. You can prepare the rest of the salad and dressing while the tofu is baking. Or, make the Crispy Sesame Tofu in advance for easier prep.
- It’s recommended to chop the lettuce, which makes it easier to eat (and is less messy).
- This salad also goes great with the addition of avocado slices, sprouts or sugar snap peas.
Robert says
Amazing dish. Can’t get any better than this one!
Christin McKamey says
Thank you Robert!! =) So happy you loved it.