This room-temperature noodle salad makes a hearty lunch or a casual supper. Use a Microplane-style grater to easily grate the ginger and citrus zests. For a fun color contrast, try black sesame seeds or a combination of white and black.
Vegan, Gluten Free
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Tofu and Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame-Citrus Dressing
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces low-sodium, 100 percent buckwheat soba noodles
- 7 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 5 1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium, wheat-free tamari
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest (1 lemon)
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh orange zest (2 oranges)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 scallions - (white and light green parts thinly sliced
- 20 20 snow peas thinly sliced crosswise
- 6 radishes halved, then thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (white or black)
- 1 sheet 1 sheet toasted nori cut into 1/2x1-inch strips
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Rinse and drain twice to remove excess starch. Set aside.
- Slice tofu into four pieces of even thickness. Press each slice between towels to absorb moisture. Slice lengthwise into ½-inch wide strips; then cut crosswise into 1-inch blocks. Sprinkle tofu with 1½ teaspoons tamari. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine zests, lemon juice, oil, ginger, and remaining 4 teaspoons tamari.
- Toss noodles with dressing, scallions, snow peas, and radishes. Arrange on a serving platter; then garnish with sesame seeds. Scatter tofu around salad perimeter. Just before serving, scatter nori on top of tofu. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Best served within 1 hour.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Tofu and Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame-Citrus Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
18%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 334mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates 49g
16%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Protein 13g
26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 348 cal, 12g fat (3g mono, 3g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 13g protein, 49g carb, 5g fiber, 334mg sodium
