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Vegetable and Tofu Salad

A quick, fresh salad with crisp vegetables, pan-seared tofu, and a simple lemon dressing. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
280
Protein
16g
Vegetable and Tofu Salad
lighthealthyamericanveganvegetariangluten-freedairy-freetofu

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Press the 8 oz tofu between paper towels for 2 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add the tofu cubes to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    While tofu cooks, slice the 1 red bell pepper and 1/2 red onion thinly. Halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes.

  4. Step 4

    In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups mixed greens, sliced pepper, onion, and tomatoes. Add the warm tofu.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the salad, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, toss well, and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • paper towels

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