Crunchy Cabbage and Silky Tofu Salad: A Deliciously Digestible Diet Salad
The Secret Ingredient That Makes This Cabbage and Tofu Diet Salad Amazingly Delicious and Easy on Your Stomach!
A delightful diet salad featuring tofu as the star, complemented by crisp cabbage and fresh greens. Perfect for a light, healthy, and satisfying meal.
Salad Ingredients
- 1/4 head of cabbage
- 1 large handful of mixed salad greens
- 1/2 block of firm tofu
- 1/4 zucchini
- 5-6 cherry tomatoes
- A drizzle of perilla oil (or sesame oil)
Flavorful Oriental Dressing
- 2-3 Tbsp soy sauce (or seasoned soy sauce)
- 1-2 Tbsp plum balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 2-3 Tbsp soy sauce (or seasoned soy sauce)
- 1-2 Tbsp plum balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, dice the tofu into bite-sized cubes, about 1.5 cm. Place the tofu cubes in your air fryer basket, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. This creates a delightful contrast of textures.
Step 2
Thinly shred the cabbage. To enhance its crispness, soak the shredded cabbage in cold water for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly several times. Ensure you drain it very well to remove excess water.
Step 3
Wash the salad greens thoroughly under cold running water. After washing, spin them dry using a salad spinner or gently pat them with paper towels. Removing excess moisture is crucial for the dressing to adhere properly.
Step 4
Slice the zucchini into thin half-moons or your desired shapes, about 0.5 cm thick. Heat a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add the zucchini slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and pan-fry until tender and lightly golden. This brings out the zucchini’s natural sweetness.
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the delicious Oriental dressing. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce (or seasoned soy sauce), plum balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, and toasted sesame seeds. Whisk everything together until well emulsified and fully combined.
Step 6
Arrange the crisp shredded cabbage and fresh salad greens as the base on your serving plate. Artfully place the pan-fried zucchini slices and the vibrant cherry tomatoes on top.
Step 7
Drizzle about half of the prepared Oriental dressing evenly over the salad. Next, arrange the golden air-fried tofu cubes on top. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the tofu. Finally, finish with a light drizzle of fragrant perilla oil (or sesame oil) for an extra layer of flavor. Enjoy your healthy and delicious salad!
