Tofu salad with lettuce and tomatoes
Enjoy a refreshing Tofu Salad with crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a light olive oil dressing. Perfect for a healthy meal!
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
2 cups lettuce1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1 slice tofu
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 red onion
This refreshing tofu salad combines crispy lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onions with protein-packed tofu for a nutritious and delicious dish. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side, this salad is easy to prepare and full of vibrant flavors.
Instructions:
- Lettuce: Wash the lettuce thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce into a large salad bowl.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel and slice them in half. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the lettuce.
- Tofu: Pat the tofu slice dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into small cubes.
- Red Onion: Peel the outer layer from the red onion. Slice the onion thinly and separate the rings.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the cubed tofu to the skillet.
- Cook the tofu for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and set the cooked tofu aside to cool slightly.
- Add the cooked tofu cubes to the salad bowl with the lettuce and cherry tomatoes.
- Top the salad with the thinly sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the assembled salad.
- Gently toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the olive oil.
- Divide the salad into individual serving bowls or plates.
- Serve the tofu salad immediately while the tofu is still slightly warm.
Tips:
- Press the tofu to remove excess water before slicing it. This helps in achieving a better texture and allows it to absorb more flavor.
- For an extra burst of flavor, marinate the tofu in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before adding it to the salad.
- Use a variety of lettuce types, such as romaine, arugula, or spinach, to add more texture and flavor to the salad.
- Toast the cherry tomatoes briefly in a pan with a little olive oil and a pinch of salt to enhance their sweetness.
- Thinly slice the red onion to ensure it blends well with the other ingredients without overpowering the salad.
Enjoy this tofu salad with fresh ingredients and a splash of olive oil for a healthy, satisfying meal. The combination of crisp vegetables and flavorful tofu makes it a perfect choice when you want something light yet fulfilling. Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite greens and dressings.
Nutrition per serving
1 ServingsCalories 90kcal
Protein 8g
Carbohydrates 9g
Fiber 2.80g
Sugar 4.62g
Fat 16g
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