Crispy Sesame-Tofu Salad w/ Miso Dressing (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

January 13, 2015

This Sesame-Tofu Salad is as fresh as you can get. It's packed with raw veggies and crispy tofu with asian flair.

1 1/2 cups raw, whole cashews
16 ounce container extra-firm tofu, water drained
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
salt and pepper, to taste
12 ounces spring mix lettuce
4 small Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 cup edamame (shelled)
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts[br][br]
[i]Sesame-Miso Dressing:[/i]
1 tablespoon yellow miso
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cashews on a baking sheet and roast them for 5-10 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes or so, until lightly browned. Slice the tofu block into 1/2 inch pieces. Then turn the...
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Nutritions

Calories
499

Sodium
138mg
5% DV

Fat
33g
51% DV

Protein
20g
40% DV

Carbs
23g
7% DV

Fiber
9g
39% DV