Asian Tofu Salad

==Description==
The best thing about tofu - besides its nutritional value - is the way it carries other flavors, such as the tanginess of this sesame dressing. Serve this warm salad with crunchy breadsticks and a tall glass of iced jasmine tea.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
* Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 06.26.07
* Active time: 25 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes
* Makes 4 servings
==Ingredients==
* 3 tablespoons canola oil
* 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 x 14-ounce package extra-firm, water-packed tofu, rinsed, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes
* 8 cups mixed salad greens
* 2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced
* 1 large cucumber, chopped
==Directions==
# Whisk canola oil, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and salt in a bowl.
# Place tofu and 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a large nonstick skillet.
# Cook over medium-high heat, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes total.
# Remove from the heat, add 1 tablespoon of the dressing to the pan and stir to coat.
# Toss greens, carrots and cucumber with the remaining dressing.
# Serve immediately, topped with the warm tofu.
== Notes ==
* Make ahead tip: The dressing (Step 1) will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Whisk just before using.
* ChupaNote: tossed in a julienned red bell pepper and a thinly sliced red onion as well as a handful of sugar snap beans. Doubled all of the ingredients of the dressing and we used most of it over rice!!!!
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* 237 calories | 16 g fat (2 g sat, 8 g mono) | 0 mg cholesterol | 16 g carbohydrate | 11 g protein | 5 g fiber | 454 mg sodium.
* Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (180% daily value) | Folate (41% dv) | Vitamin C (38% dv) | Calcium (29% dv). 
* Carbohydrate servings: 1½
* Exchanges: 3 vegetable | 1 medium-fat meat | 2 fat 
__NOTOC__
Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Salad Recipes
Category:Extra-firm tofu Recipes
Category:Rice vinegar Recipes
Category:Honey Recipes
Category:Sesame oil Recipes
Category:Ginger Recipes
Category:Leafy and salad vegetable Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Cucumber Recipes