Tofu & Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing (VEGAN Recipe for Summer!)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: edamame

Tempeh offers a firmer texture and is higher in protein.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is less expensive and can provide acidity.

soba noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Spaghetti is a more accessible alternative.

Preheat oven to 200° C (400° F).

Add cubed extra firm tofu to a small bowl.

Pour a bit of neutral oil over the tofu, add a splash of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.

Stir until the tofu is evenly coated.

Arrange the tofu on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake the tofu for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

While the tofu is baking, make the dressing: add peanut butter to a medium mixing bowl.

Pour in lime juice and lime zest.

Grate in a clove of garlic and a bit of fresh ginger.

Add white miso paste, toasted sesame oil, and a squeeze of honey.

Whisk until well combined, then drizzle in water to thin out to a pourable consistency.

Julienne a carrot by cutting it in half and setting the flat end on the cutting board.

Cut red bell pepper into matchsticks and thinly slice some radishes.

Roughly chop fresh cilantro.

Add shredded Nappa cabbage to a large salad bowl.

Toss in the prepped veggies along with thawed edamame and cilantro.

Add roughly chopped peanuts and a spoonful of sesame seeds, then toss to combine.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again until evenly coated.

Cook soba noodles according to package instructions.

Drain the noodles in a colander and run them under cold water to stop cooking.

In a large bowl, add soy sauce, lime juice, and a clove of garlic.

Add the cooked soba noodles and toss to coat in the marinade.

Portion the salad into bowls, top with soba noodles, and arrange crispy tofu on top.

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