Description
This Spinach and Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing is a fresh, savory dish featuring crispy tofu, baby spinach, and a creamy sesame-based sauce. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and traditional Chinese salt for extra depth.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- 12 ounces (350 grams) baby spinach
- 14 ounces (400 grams) firm tofu, cubed
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) chopped garlic
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame paste
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) water
- 4 teaspoons (20 grams) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (30 grams) sesame seeds
- Pinch of traditional Chinese salt
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil.
- Pat tofu dry and cut into cubes. Sauté tofu in the skillet until golden and crisp on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add chopped garlic in the last minute of cooking and stir until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame paste, water, sugar, sesame oil, and traditional Chinese salt until smooth.
- Place baby spinach in a serving bowl and top with warm tofu and garlic.
- Drizzle sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Press tofu before cooking for extra crispiness.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for better flavor.
- Add chili oil if you like a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg