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    Home » Recipes » Tofu and Tempeh Recipes

    Asian Tofu Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing

    Published: Sep 5, 2018 · Updated: Apr 6, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    You will love the delicious combination of fresh salad and salty-sweet peanut dressing in this recipe. Asian Tofu Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing will become one of your favorite go-to dishes!

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    I love this recipe because you can bake your cubed tofu in the oven instead of on the stove. In fact, you may never go back to cooking your tofu on the stove! Feel free to oven-bake your tofu cubes for recipes like this Sesame Tofu or these Tofu and Mango Vegan Tacos.

    I also love this peanut dressing! The dressing pairs well with this Asian tofu salad, but you could easily pair it with rice vermicelli, stir-fried vegetables, rice, or whatever else you may prefer.

    This Asian Tofu Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing recipe is...

    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Easily made gluten-free
    • Dairy-free
    • Quick to make
    • Sweet, salty, and a little spicy

    How to Make Asian Tofu Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing

    1. Preheat oven, cut tofu into cubes, and bake for 25 minutes.
    2. Combine salad mix, cabbage, carrots, and fresh cilantro.
    3. Mix all dressing ingredients together until well combined.
    4. When the tofu is cooked, add it to the dressing.
    5. Assemble salad and serve sprinkled with peanuts.

    Full directions for how to make Asian Tofu Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing are in the printable recipe card below.

    Asian Tofu Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing FAQs

    How do you prepare tofu?

    To begin, you must remove as much water as possible from your tofu. About 30 minutes before making the recipe, you will want to remove the tofu from its package, place it on a plate with paper towels, place another layer of paper towels on top covered by another plate, then put a weight on top (for example, a can of diced tomatoes works great). Then let your tofu sit until you're ready to use it (about 15–30 minutes).

    This stacking and squeezing procedure really helps to remove excess water from your tofu. After draining your tofu, it will be much easier to cut into 1cm cubes.

    How can I make this recipe gluten-free?

    You can easily make this recipe gluten-free by substituting the soy sauce with a gluten-free alternative. Tamari sauce, Bragg Liquid Aminos, and coconut aminos are all great gluten-free options!

    Recipe

    Asian Tofu Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing

    You will love the delicious combination of fresh salad and salty-sweet peanut dressing in this recipe. Asian Tofu Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing will become one of your favorite go-to dishes!
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    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Asian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Asian Tofu Salad, Asian Tofu Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing, Thai Peanut Dressing, tofu salad recipes
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 392kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 1 block firm tofu cubed
    • 3 cups spring salad mix
    • 1 cup red cabbage
    • 1 cup grated carrots
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro
    • ½ cup peanuts

    Peanut Dressing

    • ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tbsp lime juice or rice vinegar
    • 2 tbsp sesame oil
    • sriracha sauce or tabasco a few drops, to taste
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut the tofu into cubes and bake for 25 minutes.
    • Combine salad mix, cabbage, carrots, and fresh cilantro.
    • In another bowl, make the salad dressing by combining peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, and srichacha sauce. Mix well.
    • When the tofu is cooked, add it to the dressing.
    • Place the dressing and tofu on top of the salad. Serve sprinkled with peanuts.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6072IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 3mg
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