Asian Kale and Tofu Salad

This kale and tofu salad with Asian flavors is tasty and good for you. It has a lot of different tastes and textures, from the soft tofu that has been marinated to the crunchy vegetables and the nutty crunch of the peanuts and sesame seeds. To tie it all together, the dressing adds a nice sweet and savory note.

Ingredients:

• 200g kale, chopped
• 200g firm tofu, cubed
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

Instructions:

Put the tofu in a marinade first: Put 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a bowl and mix them together

Put in the cubed tofu and let it sit for 15 minutes

Get the dressing ready while the tofu is marinating: Mix 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger in a small bowl with a whisk

Put away

Cut the carrot into thin strips, slice the red bell pepper, slice the cucumber, add the sesame seeds, cilantro, and mint, and mix everything together in a large salad bowl

Place the tofu cubes in a skillet and place it over medium-high heat

Put them in the pan and cook for three to four minutes, or until all sides are golden brown

Put the tofu that has been fried into the salad bowl

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together until it's well covered

For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts on top of the salad

Asian Kale and Tofu Salad is ready to be served right away