Crunchy Ginger-Soy Tofu Salad
This crisp tofu salad combines extra-firm tofu marinated in sweet chili sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger with blanched snow peas, red cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped peanuts. It balances sweet, salty, nutty, and gently spicy flavors, making a colorful choice for a light lunch, picnic, or refreshing side dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crunchy Ginger-Soy Tofu Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the tofu: Whisk chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl. Add tofu and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2
When the tofu is almost done marinating, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add snow peas and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer them with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. Drain and blot dry.
- 3
Make the salad: Combine snow peas, cabbage, carrots, and peanuts in a bowl. Add tofu and marinade and toss gently to combine.
- Calories 176.87 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 9.77 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 15.49 g 6%
- Total Fat 8.87 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.15 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 315.02 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 4.27 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 8.24 g --
- Added Sugars 1.51 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 129.51 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 315.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 48.3 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 61.0 mg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crunchy Ginger Soy Tofu Salad is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Extra Firm Tofu, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 176.87 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crunchy Ginger-Soy Tofu Salad?
- It is a Chinese salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Crunchy Ginger-Soy Tofu Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Extra-Firm Tofu, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Ginger Juice. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crunchy Ginger-Soy Tofu Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 176.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crunchy Ginger-Soy Tofu Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crunchy Ginger-Soy Tofu Salad healthy?
- Crunchy Ginger-Soy Tofu Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 176.87 calories and 9.77 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 315.02 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.15 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, Sesame and Garlic, 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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