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Chilled Smoked Tofu & Sesame Noodle Salad
A wonderfully filling and flavorful rice noodle salad that can be made gluten-free! Made with rice noodles, smoked tofu, fresh vegetables and a delicious sesame dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
Asian , Vegan
Ingredients
- 8 ounce smoked tofu See Note
- 8 ounce rice noodles
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced into matchsticks
- 1 large carrot peeled into thin strips
- 2 yellow chard leaves thinly sliced
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 2 tablespoon black sesame seeds
FOR THE DRESSING
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos to make it gluten-free
- 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- Chili garlic sauce See Note
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package. Drain and rinse in cold water and set aside.
- While the noodles are boiling, sear the tofu for about 2 minutes per side. Slice into strips when cool enough to handle.
- Arrange the noodles, tofu and vegetables on a plate or in a bowl and pour the dressing on top and toss to combine. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and basil leaves on top.
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FOR THE DRESSING
- Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl until completely combined.
Notes
- Add the chili sauce slowly until the spiciness of the dressing is to your liking.
- To make this gluten-free, use liquid aminos in place of the soy sauce.
- We purchase our smoked tofu from Whole Foods, and most large grocery chains carry prepared tofu. If you can't find it, you can marinate firm pressed tofu in a ½ cup (120 ml) of soy sauce or liquid aminos with 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke or smoked paprika overnight.
- The Nutrition Facts are an estimate only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
700mg
(29%)
Potassium
286mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5265IU
(105%)
Vitamin C
47.5mg
(53%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5265IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 47.5mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.