Sesame Tofu and Soba Noodle Salad

Sesame Tofu & Soba Noodle Salad  with Spicy Carrot Ginger Dressing

Tangy and refreshing ginger dressing coats buckwheat noodles and pairs with grilled marinated tofu for a perfectly balanced plant forward meal.

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Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

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Sesame Tofu

• 1/4 tsp sesame seeds toasted
• 1 1/2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp molasses
• 1 Tbsp green onion trimmed and thinly sliced, scallion
• 3/4 tsp sesame oil
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 lb firm tofu drained, sliced into six portions (about 4 oz each)

Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Carrot Ginger Dressing

• 3 Tbsp carrot trimmed and shredded or grated
• 1 1/2 Tbsp water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice fresh or refrigerated
• 1 Tbsp green onion trimmed and thinly sliced, scallion
• 1 tsp ginger peeled and minced or grated
• 1/4 tsp honey
• 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
• 1/2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
• 2 1/2 Tbsp canola oil
• 3/4 tsp sesame oil
• 10 oz. soba noodles buckwheat
• 1/2 cup Napa cabbage shredded
• 1/4 cup carrot peeled and julienned
• 4 Tbsp green onion trimmed and sliced, scallion
• 1/4 cup red pepper seeded and diced

Instructions

 

Sesame Tofu

• In blender, combine all ingredients except tofu. Blend until smooth.
• In covered nonreactive shallow pan or sealable plastic bag. Add tofu and marinade. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, turning twice.
• Remove tofu from pan or bag. Drain. Discard marinade.
• Preheat char-grill or stovetop grill pan coated with cooking spray to medium.
• Grill tofu until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Hold for service.

Soba Noodle Salad with Spicy Carrot Ginger Dressing

• In blender, combine first 9 ingredients. Blend until smooth. With blender running, slowly add oils in a thin, steady stream until well blended.
• In stockpot, cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain.
• Toss cooked soba noodles with cabbage, carrot, scallion, and red pepper. Add dressing.
• Portion noodle salad in each bowl; top with grilled sesame tofu.
• Enjoy hot or chilled.

Notes

Try with pineapple salsa!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 16gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 270mgFiber: 3g

Course Entrees, Salads

Keyword vegan, vegetarian

Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.