Hoisin-Sesame Salad with Baked Tofu

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (see Notes)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (see Notes)
• 1 scallion, minced
• 3 cups mixed greens
• 3/4 cup cubed baked tofu (3 ounces)
• 1/2 cup carrot matchsticks or slices
• 1/2 cup sliced snap peas

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place canola oil, vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds and scallion in a bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid; whisk or shake until well combined.

Place greens in an individual salad bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. (Refrigerate the remaining dressing.) Top the greens with tofu, carrots and snap peas.

Marinate the Tofu with Chinese seasonings before baking for added flavor.


Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate leftover dressing for up to 5 days.

Notes: Hoisin sauce is a dark brown, thick, spicy-sweet sauce made from soybeans and a complex mix of spices. Look for it in the Asian section of your supermarket and in Asian markets.
Sesame seeds can be purchased already toasted. Look for them near other Asian ingredients. Or toast your own in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 336 calories; 21 g fat (2 g sat, 9 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 17 g protein; 8 g fiber; 383 mg sodium; 836 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (305% daily value), Vitamin C (100% dv), Folate (57% dv), Iron (26% dv), Potassium (25% dv), Calcium (24% dv), Magnesium (16% dv).