Description
Fu Bao Chinese Tofu Salad is a refreshing, healthy dish made with firm tofu, crisp vegetables like cucumbers and bell peppers, and a savory sesame-soy dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side, it offers a delicious blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu (cubed)
- 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 carrot (shredded or julienned)
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tofu:
Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes. Set aside. - Chop the Vegetables:
Thinly slice the cucumber, bell peppers, and green onions. Shred or julienne the carrot. Set the vegetables aside for assembly. - Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger until well combined. - Toss the Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tofu and prepared vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is coated evenly. - Garnish and Serve:
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and optional chili flakes for a spicy kick. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, you can marinate the tofu in the dressing for 15-20 minutes before mixing it with the vegetables. This allows the tofu to absorb more of the savory flavors, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Poaching, Assembly
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg