Citrus Ginger Tofu Salad with Buckwheat Soba Noodles
★★★★☆
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
45 minutes
SERVES
4
Ingredients
1/8 cup
orange juice
1/8 cup
tamari
1/8 cup
toasted sesame oil
1/8 cup
extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon
finely grated ginger
1
clove garlic
2 teaspoons
maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1
package extra firm tofu
1
leftover marinade
1
lime, zested
1/2
lime, juiced
1/8 cup
orange juice
3 tablespoons
seasoned rice vinegar
1 pinch
Sea salt to taste
1/2
package Eden Buckwheat Soba Noodles
1
stalk broccoli, florets only
1
large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 1/2 cups
lacinato kale, de-ribbed and cut into ribbons
1/2 cup
green cabbage, shredded
1/3 cup
cilantro, chopped
8
basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon
sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 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 Tofu + Marinade:
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the salad topped with baked tofu and garnished with sesame seeds.
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