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Garlic tofu salad with tahini dressing
Nutritious salad with tofu, tahini, and veggies

Garlic Tofu Salad with Tahini Dressing

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Salads
Tahini transforms from a dense paste into a luscious sauce with just water and lemon. This creaminess wraps around crispy tofu and fresh veggies, creating perfect balance.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 360 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet.
  • Small Bowl: For dressing.
  • Salad Bowl.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Cube tofu. Toss with 1 minced garlic clove, salt, pepper, and half the oil. Let marinate 10 mins.

Tip: Marinade penetrates the tofu.
2 ✓

Fry tofu in a hot skillet until golden. Cool.

Tip: Be patient for a good crust.
3 ✓

Whisk tahini, lemon juice, remaining garlic, salt, and water until creamy.

Tip: Cold water helps emulsify.
4 ✓

Assemble arugula, halved tomatoes, and diced cucumber.

Tip: Peppery arugula matches the nutty tahini.
5 ✓

Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan.

Tip: Watch out for popping seeds.
6 ✓

Top veggies with tofu, dressing, and seeds.

Tip: Dress right before serving.

Recipe FAQ

My tahini seized up!
Keep stirring! It thickens first, then smooths out with more water.
It's bitter.
Tahini is naturally slightly bitter; lemon and salt balance it.

Ingredients

  • 10.5 oz Firm Tofu
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3.5 oz Arugula
  • 5 oz Cherry Tomatoes
  • 3.5 oz Cucumber
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 oz Tahini Paste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Cold Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.5 oz Sesame Seeds