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Prep time
15 minutes
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Cook time
45 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
This gluten-free and vegan salad is stock full of plant-based calcium with tofu, and sesame. Its great made ahead so it can marinate and soak up all the flavors. —Poppies and Papayas
Test Kitchen Notes
WHO: Poppies and Papayas is a health enthusiast, future dietician, and photographer.
WHAT: Everything you want to eat right now -- all in one bowl.
HOW: Marinate your tofu, bake it, then toss it with soba noodles, cabbage, kale, carrots, broccoli, and a soy-citrus dressing.
WHY WE LOVE IT: This salad is something we could happily eat every day -- with gusto. Plus, we love that the marinade is perked up for the dressing -- you won't want to waste any of its soy-ginger-garlic goodness. We'll be making this all year long. —The Editors
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Ingredients
- For the Tofu + Marinade:
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1/8 cup
orange juice
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1/8 cup
tamari
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1/8 cup
toasted sesame oil
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1/8 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon
finely grated ginger
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1
clove garlic
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2 teaspoons
maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
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1
package extra firm tofu
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1
leftover marinade
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1
lime, zested
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1/2
lime, juiced
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1/8 cup
orange juice
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3 tablespoons
seasoned rice vinegar
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1 pinch
Sea salt to taste
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1/2
package Eden Buckwheat Soba Noodles
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1
stalk broccoli, florets only
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1
large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
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1 1/2 cups
lacinato kale, de-ribbed and cut into ribbons
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1/2 cup
green cabbage, shredded
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1/3 cup
cilantro, chopped
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8
basil leaves, chopped
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1 tablespoon
sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
- For the Tofu + Marinade:
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Preparing the Tofu + Marinade: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl mix together orange juice, tamari, sesame oil, olive oil, ginger, garlic, maple syrup, and cayenne and set aside. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and place into a small baking pan without overlapping. Pour the marinade over the tofu. Put the tofu into the oven and bake for 15 minutes, stir, and bake for 15 minutes more until browned. With a slotted spoon, scoop out the tofu and place onto a plate and allow to cool. Pour the remaining marinade into a bowl and set aside.
- For the Salad:
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Preparing the Thai citrus vinaigrette: Add the lime zest and juice to the remaining marinade. Continue to add the orange juice, rice vinegar, and sea salt to taste. Set aside.
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Preparing the salad: Cook the soba noodles as described on the package, rinse with cold water and set aside. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil, and blanch the broccoli florets for 30 seconds. Immediately strain the florets and rinse with cold water. Put the noodles, blanched broccoli florets, carrot, kale, cabbage, cilantro, basil, and sesame seeds into a large bowl and toss. Dress the salad with the Thai citrus vinaigrette.
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Serve the salad topped with baked tofu and garnished with sesame seeds.
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