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Posted:8/15/2020Updated:8/17/2020

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This tofu avocado salad is a no-cook, vegan, healthy recipe with a tangy Asian dressing that can be customized to your liking!

An Excuse Not to Cook!

This may surprise you to hear, but even us food bloggers get tired of cooking every now and then.

I find that this is especially true when it’s hot out, and I’m looking to avoid heating up the kitchen with the stove or oven.

Quick recipes like this tofu avocado salad are quick and easy, and require no cooking at all! Not to mention the fact that it’s healthy (with protein and healthy fats) and can easily be made totally vegan. I love it as a side dish, or as a light meal with steamed rice.

Customizing the Dressing

You can follow the recipe as written here. Or you can feel free to customize it according to your own taste preferences and what you have on hand.

Here’s how:

Choose your “tangy” element of choice: I used Chinese black vinegar, but you could also use rice vinegar, white wine vinegar, lemon, lime, or yuzu.
Change the “umami” element: Instead of (or in addition to) soy sauce, you can branch out with fish sauce, miso paste, oyster sauce, or Sha Cha sauce. Just be sure to stay mindful of your salt levels!
Use different toppings: I just used scallions here, but you could also add toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, roasted seaweed (laver), pork sung, chili oil, etc.

I hope you give this quick recipe a try! Enjoy!

Tofu Avocado Salad Recipe Instructions

Start by thinly slicing your silken tofu into small squares. Also cut your avocado in half. Thinly slice it crosswise so you get pieces similarly sized to the tofu slices.

Arrange alternating slices of silken tofu and avocado on a serving platter.

In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, vinegar, white pepper, water, and salt to taste.

Tofu Avocado Salad

This tofu avocado salad is a no-cook, vegan, healthy recipe with an Asian dressing that can be customized to your liking! Serve as a side or light meal!

by: Judy

Course:Appetizer

serves: 2

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Total: 10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

▢ 7 ounces silken tofu (200g, or about half a package)
▢ 1 ripe avocado
▢ 2 cloves garlic (grated)
▢ 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
▢ 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
▢ 1 teaspoon sesame oil
▢ 1/2 teaspoon sugar
▢ 1/2 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar (can substitute rice wine vinegar, lime juice, yuzu, etc.)
▢ 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
▢ 2 teaspoons water
▢ salt (to taste; you may not need any)
▢ 1 scallion (finely chopped)

Instructions

Start by thinly slicing your silken tofu into small squares. Also cut your avocado in half. Thinly slice it crosswise so you get pieces similarly sized to the tofu slices. Arrange alternating slices of silken tofu and avocado on a serving platter.
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, vinegar, white pepper, water, and salt to taste. Mix well to combine, and drizzle over the tofu and avocado.
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve.

nutrition facts

Calories: 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) Protein: 9g (18%) Fat: 19g (29%) Saturated Fat: 3g (15%) Sodium: 1019mg (42%) Potassium: 704mg (20%) Fiber: 7g (28%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 207IU (4%) Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) Calcium: 48mg (5%) Iron: 2mg (11%)

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FAQs

How to cook tofu block? ›

Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add tofu to the pan in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan. Allow tofu to cook, undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes or until the underside is golden brown and crispy.

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What not to mix with tofu? ›

What to not serve with tofu? According to studies, a high volume consumption of tofu and spinach together can increase your risk of kidney stones. Tofu and spinach contain calcium and oxalic acid respectively and the combined can form kidney stones.

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What is the tastiest way to make tofu? ›

Press tofu and cube it. Coat it in garlic, black pepper, salt (plus more of your favourite seasonings), liquid aminos and some olive oil. Then mix it into some cornstarch and toss it all together, then bake for about 20 minutes. Cornstarch also helps to draw out excess moisture so it really gets the tofu crispy.

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What is the secret to cooking tofu? ›

Press it. Tofu contains a lot of water, and you'll want to squeeze most of it out, especially if you're baking, grilling, or frying it. I recommend using a tofu press to do this, because it gives the tofu a delicious chewy texture and makes cleanup a breeze. But having one isn't necessary.

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What is the healthiest way to eat tofu? ›

Healthier - For starters, broiling tofu is a healthier method of cooking than frying, and it requires less oil to create crispier cubes. Easy - It's also really easy to make.

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Is it healthy to eat a block of tofu? ›

Soybeans and soy products like tofu are rich in isoflavones. These flavonoids (plant-based chemicals) help lower your blood pressure and offer other heart-protective benefits. A 2020 study found that people who ate a serving of tofu each week had an 18% lower risk of heart disease than those who didn't.

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How to make tofu taste less bland? ›

How to make tofu taste good: 5 delicious ways to season tofu

Spicy and Sweet Ginger Garlic Tofu.
Peanut Sauce Tofu.
Crispy Chickn' Tofu.
Parsley Lemon Garlic Tofu.
MamaSezz Original BBQ Tofu.

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Why does tofu taste so bland? ›

Plain tofu has no specific flavor and is honestly, quite bland. This might be why people tend to hate it but the fact that it's bland is exactly why we should LOVE it. The texture of tofu is more important than the taste- all the different types of tofu have different textures.

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How to spice up tofu? ›

Slice up the tofu and coat the tofu with beaten egg. In a bowl, add minced garlic, white parts of the green onion, Korean red chili flakes, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, water, and sesame oil, and mix well. Taste to see if you want to adjust the spice level.

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How do you make tofu not taste like cardboard? ›

1) Cook in cast iron

It's been around for more than 2000 years. Because the cast iron heats quickly and evenly, the tofu doesn't stick. And even with minimal oil, the tofu forms a delicious crust. Food cooked in cast iron just tastes better and the cast iron increases the iron content of food.