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Romaine Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing & Seared Tofu

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Course: Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 330kcal

Ingredients

DRESSING

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger (grated or minced, optional)

TOFU

  • 1 lb. firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 2-3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2-3 Tbsp. canola oil

SALAD

  • 1 head romaine lettuce (washed, dried and chopped)
  • 1 10- ounce package frozen edamame
  • 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

PEANUT DRESSING:

  • Whisk all ingredients in a bowl. Pour into a glass container. Thin dressing with water, vinegar or lime juice if needed.

TOFU:

  • Remove packaging and wrap tofu in several layers of paper towels.
  • Weight tofu between 2 plates or with canned goods. Drain for at least 10 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Dust with cornstarch.
  • In a large sauté pan, heat canola oil over medium-high heat until oil shimmers, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Toss tofu in oil. Brown on one side without stirring. Once it is browned, stir cubes and brown all over. Remove from heat.

SALAD:

  • Pour edamame into a glass bowl.
  • Steam for 5-7 minutes in the microwave. Cool.
  • Top romaine with edamame and toppings.
  • Toss salad in dressing. Top with pumpkin seeds and tofu.

Notes

GREAT ADDITIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS
Top with green onions, red bell pepper, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries or another dried fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 139mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 471IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 3mg
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Nutrition Facts
Romaine Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing & Seared Tofu
Amount per Serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Sodium
 
139
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
417
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
471
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
154
mg
15
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.