Asian Tofu Lettuce Wrap Chopped Salads

Inspired by the popular asian lettuce wraps often served as appetizers, these chopped tofu salads are packed with texture and flavor! Comes together in just 30-minutes for a light and easy high-protein meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Servings: salads

Calories: 413kcal

Ingredients

For the Tofu

14 ounces extra firm tofu pressed dry and crumbled
8 ounce can water chestnuts drained and finely chopped
⅓ cup roasted cashews finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil
5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce/coconut aminos
2-3 tablespoons sriracha
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger ~2-inch knob grated
2 garlic cloves minced

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey or agave/pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
salt & pepper to taste

For the Salads

1 head butter or Bibb lettuce chopped
1 heart romaine lettuce chopped
2 carrots grated
¼ cup chopped scallions

Instructions

Start by pressing the tofu. Place block of tofu between two towels with something heavy on top. Allow to press for 10 minutes to remove excess liquid.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk together. Add salt & pepper, to taste. Set aside.
Lay out another dry towel on the counter or on top of a baking sheet. Using your fingers, crumble the tofu overtop of the towel into small pieces, resembling a ground meat texture. Allow to rest while you prepare the tofu.
In a large skillet, combine the olive oil, hoisin sauce, tamari, sriracha, rice wine vinegar, ginger and garlic. Whisk together then warm over low heat, just until the sauce begins to simmer. Add the tofu, chopped water chestnuts and cashews. Stir until evenly coated in the sauce. Continue to cook for several minutes, until heated through.
Arrange chopped lettuce, romaine and carrots in four separate bowls. Place warm tofu over top of lettuce. Garnish with chopped scallions and dressing, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts are for 4 servings or 1/4th of recipe. They are an estimate and will vary depending upon specific brands you choose.

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