Salmon Tofu Salad Recipes

SALMON & TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tofu and place on paper towels to drain. Change out paper towels at least 3-4 times or until not fully soaked. Set aside.
• In a pot on medium heat, add oil and garlic. Cook just until garlic begins to slightly brown. Turn off the heat and remove garlic or mince garlic to leave in oil. Add grated ginger and let oil cool. When cool, add soy. sesame oil, mirin, and rice vinegar. Place in the fridge to chill.
• Lay cut tofu in a single layer on the bottom of a 8" x 8" dish. In this order, top tofu with onions, salmon, tomatoes, green onions, and arugula. Place in the fridge to chill through.
• About 30 minutes before serving, add sauce over top and place in the fridge to chill. This will allow the tofu to absorb some of the sauce. Serve cold.

SALMON CAKES WITH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the salmon, corn, egg, 3 tablespoons each breadcrumbs and tartar sauce, the roasted red peppers, parsley, lemon zest and 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay in a large bowl. Gently form into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties and freeze until just firm, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons tartar sauce, the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay, and black pepper to taste in a large bowl.
• Put the remaining 5 tablespoons breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Press the salmon cakes in the breadcrumbs to coat both sides. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cakes are heated through, 6 to 8 more minutes.
• Add the greens to the bowl with the dressing and toss. Serve the salmon cakes with the salad, more tartar sauce if using, and lemon wedges.

JAPANESE TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• Place tofu between two plates, and weigh down with a heavy book. Allow tofu to drain for 1 hour, pouring out the expelled liquid every 20 minutes.
• Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, stir in the garlic and ginger, and gently cook until lightly golden; stir into the soy sauce mixture.
• Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, and toss together with the tomato, onion, and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• Blot tofu dry. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel; place on a plate and refrigerate at least 1 hour. In a large shallow dish, whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, peanut butter and ginger until smooth. Add tofu; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 3-5 hours, turning occasionally. Drain tofu reserving marinade; pat dry. In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook until crisp and golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, combine romaine, carrots, avocado, tomatoes, onion and tofu. Pour reserved marinade over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the chili sauce, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Place tofu in the mixture, and marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Immerse the snow peas in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then immerse in a a bowl of cold water. Drain, and set aside.
• Toss the peas, carrots, cabbage, and peanuts with the tofu and marinade to serve.

TOFU SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil and minced garlic over medium heat for two minutes to infuse the oil and take the bite out of the garlic.
• Remove from heat and add the rest of the dressing ingredients. Set aside to cool while assembling the salad.
• Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes and layer in the bottom of a large bowl. Top with the bean sprouts, then the tomatoes, bell peppers, sliced onions, and salmon.
• Pour the dressing over evenly and garnish with the sliced green onions.
• Serve with some steamed rice.

SALMON SALAD WITH TOFU RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Cream together the tofu, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and hot sauce until fairly smooth, and set aside. In a medium bowl combine the celery, onion and salmon. Gently mix in the tofu mixture. Adjust seasoning. Serve on whole wheat bread or inside a pita.

WATERCRESS AND TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• Drain tofu on paper towels in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• After tofu is drained, cut into 1" blocks.
• Heat pot of lightly salted water.
• Cut 2 inches off bottom of watercress and discard.
• Cut watercress into 3" pieces.
• When water comes to boil, add cut watercress and parboil for 30 seconds.
• Drain and cool in ice bath.
• Meanwhile, make Oriental Salad Dressing: Combine all other ingredients - soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds and blend.
• Arrange drained and cooled watercress on a platter with tofu, tomato, and fish.
• Drizzle with Oriental Salad Dressing at time of serving.