Thai Grilled Tofu Salad
Lemongrass, ginger, shallots, bird’s eye chili and lime juice come together for a bold and zesty tofu marinade
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Servings4
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Prep Time25 Min
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Cook Time10 Min
Cooking Directions
To make dressing:
- Finely mince lemongrass and combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl; set aside and refrigerate.
To make salad:
- Combine all salad ingredients (except tofu and greens) in a food processor and pulse until a paste forms; set aside.
- Cut pressed tofu in 1/2 inch slices and place in a bowl.
- Rub paste all over tofu and let it marinade for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat grill over medium-high heat and brush well with oil. Place tofu on grill and grill both sides until desired grill marks form.
- Serve tofu hot over a bed of greens with salad dressing.
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 stalk lemongrass, 1/3 bottom portion (outer layers removed)
- 1 bird's eye chili, seeded and minced
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sugar or vegan sugar
- salt to taste
Salad:
- 1 pkg. House Foods Extra Firm or Super Firm Tofu, drained and pressed
- 3 stalks lemongrass, ⅓ bottom portion (outer layers removed)
- 1 Tbsp. ginger, grated
- 1½ Tbsp. soy sauce
- ½ Tbsp. oil
- 1 bird's eye chili
- 1 large shallot
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ tsp. ground turmeric
- ¼ cup basil, loosely packed
- ¼ cup cilantro, loosely packed
- ½ Tbsp. sugar or vegan sugar
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 bag mixed greens
Nutrition
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 190 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Fat 14g | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | |
| Sodium 470mg | |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Fiber 1g | |
| Sugar 5g | |
| Protein 5g | |
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