YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Crispy Sesame-Ginger Cucumber Noodle Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring spiralized cucumber noodles tossed with crisp vegetables, marinated tofu, and edamame, all drizzled with a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. The combination of cooling cucumber, savory tofu, and crunchy edamame creates a balanced bowl perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
INGREDIENTS
1 medium Cucumber (200g)
1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper (50g)
1 medium Carrot (61g)
1 cup Baby Spinach (30g)
150g Firm Tofu
1 cup Shelled Edamame (155g)
Extra 40g Shelled Edamame
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 tsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
1 tsp Honey
1 tsp Sesame Seeds
PREPARATION
Spiralize the cucumber to create noodles and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Julienne the red bell pepper and carrot, and roughly chop the baby spinach. Add these to the bowl with the cucumber noodles.
Cut the firm tofu into small cubes. In a non-stick skillet, lightly sauté the tofu cubes over medium heat until they develop a slight crisp on the edges. Remove and let cool.
In the same skillet, optionally give the tofu a quick toss with a few drops of sesame oil for extra crispiness.
Add the shelled edamame (both 1 cup and the extra 40g) to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, and honey to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed.
Top the salad with sesame seeds and add the crispy tofu. Give a final light toss before serving.
Enjoy immediately for optimal freshness or refrigerate briefly if desired.