Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing)

Name: Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 14 oz firm or silken tofu, cubed or sliced; 4 cups romaine or green leaf lettuce, torn; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, julienned; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes); 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

A fresh Korean salad of silken or firm tofu layered over crisp lettuce and cucumbers, finished with a savory sesame-soy dressing and crunchy garnishes.

15 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz firm or silken tofu, cubed or sliced
4 cups romaine or green leaf lettuce, torn
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) until the sugar dissolves. Set dressing aside.
2

Arrange 4 cups torn romaine or green leaf lettuce on a large serving platter or in individual bowls. Layer 1 thinly sliced English cucumber and 1 julienned carrot over the lettuce.
3

Place 14 oz cubed or sliced firm or silken tofu on top of the vegetables.
4

Drizzle the sesame dressing over the entire salad. Scatter 2 thinly sliced scallions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing) gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing) keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Dubu Salad (Tofu Salad with Sesame Dressing)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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