Tofu Salad with Japanese-Style Sesame Soy Dressing
This refreshing salad pairs cool, tender tofu with a bright sesame–soy dressing, lifted by mirin, rice vinegar, and a hint of ginger and garlic. Juicy tomato, crisp red onion, and cilantro add contrast in texture and flavor, while toasted sesame seeds finish it with nutty depth. Serve Tofu Salad with Japanese-Style Sesame Soy Dressing as a light lunch, side dish, or a cool complement to a warm entrée.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tofu Salad with Japanese-Style Sesame Soy Dressing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the tofu between two plates. Place a heavy book on top and let it sit until the tofu has drained, about 1 hour, pouring off the released liquid every 20 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- 3
Warm the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger; stir gently and cook until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir this into the soy sauce mixture.
- 4
Cut the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces, then add to a bowl with the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds.
- Calories 201.46 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 8.81 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 13.41 g 5%
- Total Fat 13.05 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.89 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 677.62 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 1.14 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 43.29 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.33 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 305.72 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 14.94 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Tofu Salad with Japanese Style Sesame Soy Dressing is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Firm Tofu, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 201.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tofu Salad with Japanese-Style Sesame Soy Dressing made of?
- The main ingredients are Firm Tofu, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic, Mirin. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tofu Salad with Japanese-Style Sesame Soy Dressing?
- About 40 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 201.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tofu Salad with Japanese-Style Sesame Soy Dressing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tofu Salad with Japanese-Style Sesame Soy Dressing healthy?
- Tofu Salad with Japanese-Style Sesame Soy Dressing has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 201.46 calories and 8.81 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 677.62 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.89 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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