Marinated Tofu, Avocado, and Spinach Salad with Creamy Toasted Sesame & Soy Dressing

Name: Marinated Tofu, Avocado, and Spinach Salad with Creamy Toasted Sesame & Soy Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 block (350g) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into small squares; 2 tbsp (30ml) low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp (30ml) water; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp (10ml) sriracha (more or less to your preference); 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil; (Optional, for sautéing) 1 tbsp (15ml) canola oil (or other neutral-tasting vegetable oil); 3-4 tbsp (45-60ml) low-sodium soy sauce; ¼ cup (60ml) raw cashews; ¼ cup (60ml) water; 3 tbsp (45ml) toasted sesame seeds, divided; 2 tbsp (30ml) canola oil; 2 tsp (10ml) sugar; 2 tsp (10ml) rice wine vinegar; 8 large handfuls of baby spinach; 1 carrot, grated; ½ cucumber, halved and sliced; ½ red bell pepper, sliced; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 2 stalks green onion, sliced thinly; 2 tbsp (30ml) toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

A hearty salad of baby spinach, marinated tofu, avocado, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onion with a creamy toasted sesame and soy dressing.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:09:28 GMT