Vegetarian Vegan Tofu Salad Recipe

Tahini Green Bean Tofu Salad from Quick Fix Vegetarian by Robin Robertson

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Serves Four: Tahini Green Bean Tofu Salad is a refreshing, delicious, satisfying summer meal, when you want real food, but can't face cooking. It's also a wonderful take-along lunch for work or travel.

Baked, marinated lemon-pepper tofu is available in natural food stores. If unavailable, you can make your own (see recipe below) or omit the tofu entirely for a lovely and elegant green bean salad. Gomasio is a blend of toasted sesame seeds and sea salt and is available in natural food stores.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tblsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 diced green pepper
• 2 Tblsp mirin
• 2 Tbslp tamari soy sauce
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 scallions, minced
• 2 Tblsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salad greens, for serving
• 8 oz baked lemon-pepper tofu, cut into 1/4 inch strips
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• Toasted sesame seeds or gomasio, for garnish (toast sesame seeds by stirring in a dry heavy pan on medium heat for a few minutes - they brown quickly and burn easily, so don't wander off!)

Baked Tofu:

• 1 lb firm tofu, sliced in eight even slabs
• Marinade:
• 2 - 3 Tblsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 2 - 3 Tblsp Tamari soy sauce or Braggs liquid aminos
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• pinch cayenne
• Optional:
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• fresh ground black pepper
• chopped scallions

Directions for Marinating and Baking Tofu:

• Make the marinade by shaking in a jar (put the lid on first!)
• Arrange the tofu slices in an oiled flat baking pan
• Cover with the marinade - add more lemon juice and soy sauce or Braggs if needed
• Cover and marinate 4 - 8 hours in the fridge
• Turn over once if possible
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Bake 30 minutes in the marinade, uncovered
• Turn over halfway through the baking
• Broil for a few minutes if the tofu isn't golden on both sides

Tofu Green Bean Salad Directions:

• Steam the green beans until just tender, about 8 minutes. Run under cold water to preserve color and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
• In a bow., combine the tahini, garlic, sesame oil, mirin, tamari, and lemon juice. Whisk to blend.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked green beans, the scallions, and parsley with enough of the tahini sauce to coat the vegetables. Toss gently to coat the beans.
• On a round platter lined with salad greens, arrange the green beans and tofu strips in a circular pattern.
• Mound the tomatoes in the center of the circle.
• Drizzle the remaining sauce over all and sprinkle with sesame seeds or gomasio.

More great vegan tofu recipes:

Basic Tofu Cooking Tips and Recipes

Butternut Squash in Coconut Milk With Tofu & Toasted Almonds (vegan)

Greek Tofu Salad (vegan)

Pasta, Tofu & Veggies (vegan)

Tofu Burgers (vegan)

Spicy Tofu Rice Pilaf (vegan)

Vegan Organic Pumpkin Pie

Vegan Chocolate Cake

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