When you want to take it easy on the weekend, this Choregi Tofu Salad is the perfect go-to dish.
Simply tear, toss, and drizzle—no cooking required!
Packed with tofu and plenty of fresh greens, it’s both hearty and refreshing.
The homemade sesame-garlic dressing ties everything together with a savory richness
that tastes just like the salads served at Japanese yakiniku (BBQ) restaurants.
Gentle on the stomach yet full of flavor, this salad is ideal for hot days, light lunches, or
when you’re craving something healthy and satisfying.
10 minutes
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PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- ½ block firm tofu
- 4 leaves red or green leaf lettuce
- 1 /2 Japanese cucumber
- 1 tbsp. dried wakame seaweed
- 2 in. piece of long green onion
- A1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- A1 tbsp. sesame oil
- A2 tsp. soy sauce
- A2 tsp. vinegar
- A1 tsp. chicken bouillon powder
- A1 tsp. sugar
- A1/2 tsp. grated garlic (or 1–2 cm from a tube)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Prepare tofu: Tear the tofu by hand into bite-sized pieces. Place on a paper towel and let drain for 5–10 minutes.
- 2
Prep vegetables: Tear lettuce into pieces. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice diagonally. Soak dried wakame in plenty of water for 5 minutes to rehydrate. Slice the green onion thinly on the diagonal and soak in water to reduce sharpness.
- 3
Assemble: Arrange tofu and vegetables on a plate. Mix (A) dressing ingredients together, pour over the salad, and serve.
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Tips & Notes
Substitutions:
Tofu: Silken tofu can be used instead of firm tofu.
Lettuce: Any kind of lettuce or greens such as mizuna, or even tomato and daikon, work well.
Cucumber/Onion: Can be omitted—just increase the lettuce or wakame.
Garlic: Optional. Can omit for a lighter taste.
Technique Tips:
Tearing tofu by hand helps it better absorb the dressing.
Draining tofu after tearing shortens prep time.
When mixing the dressing, combine everything except the sesame oil first, then whisk in the oil gradually to prevent separation.
You can soak the onion together with wakame to mellow its flavor.
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