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.
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 | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 270mg | Fiber: 3g