Crispy Tofu Salad with Miso Ginger Mustard Dressing

A crushable, high-protein salad that hits so many elements of flavor.

2-4 salads
45 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Crispy tofu

  • Firm tofu
    1 package
  • Salt
    a sprinkle
  • Baking spray, or cooking oil
    as needed

Miso dressing

  • Rice Vinegar
    5 parts50 g
  • Miso Paste
    4 parts40 g
  • Sesame Oil
    1 part10 g
  • Karashi mustard, or dijon
    1/2 part5 g
  • Fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
    to taste

Other salad components

  • Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
    a handful
  • Cucumbers, chopped
    a handful
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
    a handful
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Pickled ginger
  • Chili crisp oil

Method

Step 1: Salt the tofu

Cut the tofu package into even, 1" cubes. Evenly sprinkle all sides of the tofu pieces with salt to . Place on a wire rack or paper towel. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes to season and draw out some moisture.

Step 2: Make the dressing

Meanwhile, add all miso dressing ingredients to a container or squirt bottle and shake until . Taste and adjust as needed.

Step 3: Crisp the tofu

Preheat an oven broiler on the high setting. Use a paper towel to dry off the exterior of the tofu pieces. Add them to a lightly oiled sheet pan, and spritz or toss with a bit more oil to just barely coat. for 5-7 minutes, flip, and broil for another 5-7 minutes until well colored and crispy.

  • Alternatively, use an air fryer at 450°F/232°C and go for 10-15 minutes or until crispy.

Step 4: Assemble & serve

Add all remaining salad components to a bowl, including a portion of crispy tofu.

  • The ratios are up to you, but equal parts of the tofu, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber make for a satisfying & texturally interesting meal.

Toss or drizzle with the miso dressing and garnish as desired. Serve & enjoy.

“This is a go-to summer meal for me.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories421
18g
26g
24g

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Recommended: 3 servings

FAQ

Any good substitutions for miso paste?

Miso brings and some . A splash of soy sauce and some sugar could also balance the dressing. For a alternative, you could sub or also add in tahini.

Do I have to use firm tofu?

Firm tofu is the easiest to cook with and can up on the exterior. Softer tofu might fall apart. Silken tofu definitely won't work.