Broccoli Salad with Creamy Tofu Dressing
Broccoli You Can’t Resist! Introducing a Delicious Broccoli Salad with a Savory Tofu Dressing
We all know broccoli is good for us, but sometimes it’s hard to enjoy, right? This recipe completely transforms broccoli with a uniquely delicious soft tofu dressing. The creamy, nutty dressing combined with the crisp broccoli and tender potatoes creates an incredibly satisfying flavor profile. Even my family, who usually aren’t fans of broccoli, were asking for seconds! If you’re looking for a way to eat more broccoli, I wholeheartedly recommend this recipe. It’s truly the best!
Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 head broccoli (approx. 100g)
- 1 medium potato
Creamy Tofu Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 block silken tofu (approx. 150g)
- 3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce (or anchovy extract)
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 block silken tofu (approx. 150g)
- 3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce (or anchovy extract)
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Peel the potato and cut it into similar-sized cubes as the broccoli. This ensures they cook evenly.
Step 2
Fill a steamer with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the prepared potato and broccoli to the steamer. Cover and steam for about 10-15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 3
Gently remove the silken tofu from its packaging. Lightly press it with a paper towel to absorb any excess water. This helps prevent the dressing from becoming too watery.
Step 4
In a blender, combine the drained silken tofu, toasted sesame seeds (3 Tbsp), sugar (1 Tbsp), vinegar (1 Tbsp), soy sauce (1 Tbsp), fish sauce (1/2 Tbsp), olive oil (1.5 Tbsp), and a pinch of black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy to create the savory tofu dressing.
Step 5
Once the steamed broccoli and potatoes have cooled slightly, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the prepared tofu dressing generously over the vegetables. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated with the dressing. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy your delicious and healthy broccoli and tofu salad!
