Cilantro-Scented Tofu Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Cilantro-Scented Tofu Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 12 ounces firm tofu; 3 cups cooked long grain brown rice; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup peeled and minced cucumber; 4 carrots, peeled and minced; 8 lettuce leaves; ½ cup minced red onion; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced

Servings: persons

10 12 ounces firm tofu
3 cups cooked long grain brown rice
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup peeled and minced cucumber
4 carrots, peeled and minced
8 lettuce leaves
½ cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced

1
Cut the tofu into 1/3 inch thick slices and drain in a colander for 15 minutes.
2
Crumble to tofu in small pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
3
Add the rice, cilantro, cucumber and carrots, tossing evenly.
4
Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and process until well mixed.
5
Pour the dressing into the tofu/rice mixture and toss to coat evenly.
6
Let the flavors blend for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.
8
Put the lettuce leaves on 4 plates; evenly divide the rice and place on top of the lettuce.
9
Sprinkle the onion over each salad and serve.

668

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 10 12 ounces firm tofu, 3 cups cooked long grain brown rice, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 cup peeled and minced cucumber, and more.

Yes, Cilantro-Scented Tofu Rice Salad 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.

Cilantro-Scented Tofu Rice Salad

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