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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.
Course Entrees, Salads
Keyword vegan, vegetarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320kcal

Ingredients

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: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 270mg | Fiber: 3g