{"id":58200,"date":"2025-01-30T21:22:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T05:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/?post_type=cp_recipe&#038;p=58200"},"modified":"2026-09-14T06:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:05:40","slug":"silken-tofu-salad-with-sweet-and-savory-dressing","status":"publish","type":"cp_recipe","link":"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/recipes\/silken-tofu-salad-with-sweet-and-savory-dressing\/","title":{"rendered":"Silken Tofu Salad With Sweet and Savory Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\n<p>Creamy silken tofu is an absolute dream in this sweet and savory salad. Thanks to its smoother and creamier consistency, it creates a delectable mouthfeel from your very first bite. Paired with the crunchy texture of the peppers and cucumbers and the sweet and savory acidity of the marinade, it makes for a unique salad experience that is truly unforgettable.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-heading\">Marinade\/Dressing<\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.25\">&#188;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">coconut aminos (or reduced-sodium tamari, see Chef\u2019s Notes)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic rice vinegar<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">sherry vinegar<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">sesame seed oil (optional)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef\u2019s Notes)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-heading\">Salad Ingredients <\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"14\">14<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">silken tofu (gently cut into cubes, see Directions)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"4\">4<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic butter lettuce (chopped)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">organic red bell pepper (seeded and diced)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.5\">&#189;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">cucumber (diced)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\">1<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"><\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">avocado (seed removed, diced)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.33333333333333\">&#8531;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">green onion (sliced, white and green parts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\">2<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">sesame seeds<\/span><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient cooked-ing-no-checkbox\"><span class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"0.25\">&#188;<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"cooked-ing-name\">cilantro (chopped)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cooked-recipe-directions\">\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 1\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Marinate the tofu: Add the marinade\/dressing ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 2\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Prep the tofu: Carefully drain the liquid from the package of tofu, and gently tip the block onto a clean kitchen towel or large paper towel. (Try to keep the block in one piece, but don\u2019t worry if it falls apart \u2014 it will still taste great!) Pat with the towel, removing as much liquid as possible. Transfer the block of tofu to a shallow dish or plate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 3\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Slice the tofu into 1-inch pieces and carefully separate them (again, it may fall apart a bit on you and that\u2019s okay!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 4\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Pour half of the marinade over top of the tofu and let sit for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 5\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Meanwhile, prepare the salad: Add the butter lettuce, peppers, cucumber, avocado, and green onion. Toss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 6\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Pour the remaining dressing over top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 7\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Add the tofu and any dressing that remains in the dish and gently toss once again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cooked-single-direction-step-\" class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 8\">\n<div class=\"cooked-dir-content\">\n<p>Sprinkle silken tofu salad with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":111,"featured_media":58201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","recipe_category":[2137,2181],"class_list":["post-58200","cp_recipe","type-cp_recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","cp_recipe_category-salads","cp_recipe_category-southeast-asia","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Silken Tofu Salad With Sweet &amp; Savory Dressing Recipe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This Asian Silken Tofu Salad is full of texture and flavor. 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