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a white plate with tofu salad and a fork.
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Crispy Tofu Salad with Tahini Dressing

Crispy Tofu Salad with a creamy tahini dressing makes this salad a new favorite for vegans and vegetarians. It’s one of my favorite tofu recipes that I’m happy to finally share with you!
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Salad Dressing, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Calories: 1199kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 block tofu (12 ounces)
  • 1 package spinach (5 ounces)
  • 4 small radishes
  • 1 medium carrot (or 2 small carrots)
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ⅓ cup green peas
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds

Marinade ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • salt to taste

Tahini Dressing:

  • 3 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ⅓ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Prep Ingredients

  • Drain the tofu with a paper towel and cut it into small cubes.
    1 block tofu
    chopped tofu on a cutting board with a knife.
  • Mix all the ingredients for marinade - olive oil, soy sauce, honey, paprika, salt and pepper.
    2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp paprika, salt, ½ tsp black pepper
    soy sauce mix for tofu in a white bowl with a spoon.
  • Place tofu into a bowl and pour the marinade over it. Gently stir. Let the tofu marinate for about 30 minutes.
    chopped and marinated tofu squares in a clear bowl.
  • Spread the tofu cubes in a baking sheet, covered with parchment paper, and arrange it in an even layer. Preheat the oven to 400F.
    tofu squares on a baking tray.
  • Bake the tofu for about 20-25 minutes until it turns golden brown and crispy.
    crispy baked tofu on a baking tray.
  • Shred the carrots.
    a cutting board with shredded carrots.
  • Slice radishes and dice avocado (sprinkle avocado with lemon juice to keeps It from browning).
    chopped avocado and radishes on a cutting board with a knife on the side.

Tahini Dressing

  • Combine 3 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp honey, 2 tbsp water, 1 clove of garlic, ⅓ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt
    3 Tbsp tahini, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp honey, 2 Tbsp water, 1 clove garlic, ⅓ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt
    creamy tahini dressing in a bowl with a spoon.

Arrange Salad

  • Place spinach on a serving plate. 
    1 package spinach
    a white plate with spinach on it.
  • Spread all the veggies over spinach. Sprinkle with tahini dressing.
    4 small radishes, 1 medium carrot, 1 ripe avocado, ⅓ cup green peas
    a white plate with chopped salad ingredients on it.
  • Top it with baked tofu and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Add more dressing on top. Enjoy!
    2 Tbsp sesame seeds
    crispy tofu atop a bed of chopped veggies on a white plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 1199kcal | Carbohydrates: 146g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Sodium: 2268mg | Potassium: 1270mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 12133IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 529mg | Iron: 15mg