Description
Flavor and texture all in one dish. This is a wonderful dish for vegetarians or vegans. A beautiful mixed green salad with a crunchy flavorful tofu and a soy citrus vinaigrette to die for!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
- 2 medium shallots, finely minced, divided
- ½ bunch green onions, sliced, divided
- vegetable oil for pan-frying
- ¼ cup champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
- ½ large cucumber, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
Instructions
- Toss the tofu with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce in a small bowl
- set aside to marinate.
- Combine the cornstarch and bread crumbs with 1 minced shallot and half of the green onions in a bowl. Toss the tofu with the cornstarch mixture to generously bread; reserve the remaining marinade.
- Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the tofu cubes on all sides until golden brown
- remove to drain on a paper towel.
- Whisk together the remaining marinade with the vinegar
- 4 tablespoons of soy sauce
- sugar
- and chili oil; set aside. Toss together the salad mix
- cucumber
- tomato
- tofu cubes
- and remaining shallot in a large bowl; add the dressing and toss to combine.
Prep Time: 40 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 6