Tantalizing Tropical Mango-Ginger Tofu Salad

Name: Tantalizing Tropical Mango-Ginger Tofu Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60 ml) toasted sesame oil; ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce or tamari; ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce or tamari; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon (20 g) pure honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon (20 g) pure honey or maple syrup; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional); 1 block (14 to 16 ounces, or 400 to 450 g) organic extra-firm tofu; 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch or tapioca flour (optional); 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch or tapioca flour (optional); 6 to 8 cups (300 to 400 g) chopped romaine lettuce; 1 medium carrot, shredded; ¼ head red cabbage, shredded; ¼ red onion, thinly sliced; ½ English cucumber, sliced; 2 vine tomatoes, diced; ¾ cup (110 g) corn, cooked; ½ ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 10

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Bring tropical flavors to your bowl with this colorful mix of crisp veggies, sweet mango, and creamy avocado, all paired with irresistible mango-ginger marinated tofu.

Ingredients

For the Mango-Ginger Vinaigrette

¾ ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
¼ cup (60 ml) toasted sesame oil

Vegan

Method

Make the Dressing

Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor. Start on low speed and gradually increase the speed until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste. This dressing also doubles as a marinade for the tofu.

Prepare the Tofu

Drain and press the tofu for 15 to 20 minutes using a