Keto Refreshing Tofu Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Keto Refreshing Tofu Salad—the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and health-conscious ingredients. This low-carb recipe features golden, pan-seared cubes of extra firm tofu, accompanied by crisp mixed greens, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper for a refreshing bite. Creamy avocado slices and a zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and garlic bring richness and tang to every forkful. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this salad offers a delightful harmony of Asian-inspired flavors while keeping your keto goals in check. Ready in under 30 minutes, this satisfying dish is ideal for lunch or dinner and can be customized to your liking. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to make—this tofu salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 100 grams mixed salad greens
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Drain the tofu and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel. Place a heavy object on top to press out excess moisture, allowing it to sit for at least 10 minutes.
Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
In a non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the tofu cubes to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, and red chili flakes to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, red bell pepper, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro.
Add the crispy tofu to the salad mixture.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the salad for garnish.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.3 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3648 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2889 mg | 222% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3083 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
