Warm tofu salad with cabbage and tahini dressing

Warm tofu salad with cabbage and tahini dressing is ready in 45 minutes (30 hands-on) and has 740 kcal and 47 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $3.34. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Warm tofu salad with cabbage and tahini dressing
Total time
45 min
Hands-on
30 min
Calories
740 kcal
Cost per serving
$3.34

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Firm tofu440 g
  • Green cabbage200 g
  • Carrots180 g
  • Cucumber200 g
  • Garlic6 g
  • Fresh ginger10 g
  • Olive oil12 g
  • Tahini (sesame paste)44 g
  • Soy sauce24 g
  • Toasted sesame oil8 g
  • White wine vinegar16 g
  • Dried thyme2 g
  • Ground cumin2 g
  • Fresh basil (optional)8 g
  • Avocado130 g

Method

  1. Cut the tofu into cubes and pat it dry with paper towels. Grate the carrot, slice the cabbage thinly, cut the cucumber into half-moons and slice the avocado; chop the garlic and ginger.

  2. Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a frying pan and fry the tofu with the cumin and thyme for 8-10 minutes, until golden on all sides. Set aside.

  3. In the same pan stir-fry the cabbage, carrot, garlic and ginger for 4-5 minutes.

  4. Whisk the tahini with the soy sauce, vinegar and a splash of water until you have a creamy dressing.

  5. Toss the tofu with the warm vegetables, add the cucumber and avocado, drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with chopped basil.

Nutrition per serving

Calories740 kcal
Protein47 g
Carbohydrates38 g
Sugars11 g
Fat51 g
Fiber18 g

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