Chilled Tofu Salad with Ginger, Green Onions, Aspar

Name: Chilled Tofu Salad with Ginger, Green Onions, Asparagus, and Sesame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 3 Tbs. mirin; 2 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil; 1/4 tsp. chili oil; 12 oz. asparagus, trimmed; 20 oz. silken tofu, drained and cut into 2-inch squares (8 squares total); 2 green onions, minced ( 1/4 cup); 2 tsp. grated ginger; 3 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1
To make Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in small bowl, and stir to combine.
2
Set aside.
3
To make Tofu Salad: Place asparagus in microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup water; cook on high 45 to 60 seconds, or until crisp-tender.
4
Rinse asparagus under cold water, drain, and wrap in paper towels to dry.
5
Slice into 1/4-inch coins.
6
Divide asparagus among 4 shallow bowls.
7
Center 2 pieces tofu atop asparagus on each bowl.
8
Mound green onions and ginger atop tofu, and sprinkle sesame seeds over each dish.
9
Drizzle 2 Tbs.
10
Vinaigrette around tofu, and serve.

539

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce, 3 Tbs. mirin, 2 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Chilled Tofu Salad with Ginger, Green Onions, Asparagus, and Sesame falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chilled Tofu Salad with Ginger, Green Onions, Asparagus, and Sesame

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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