1 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
Preparation
Whisk canola oil, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and salt in a bowl.
Tofu in a large nonstick skillet, place 2 tablespoons of dressing. Cook over medium high heat, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes total. Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon of dressing to the pan and stir to coat.
Toss greens, carrots and cucumber with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately, topped with warm tofu.
Tips and comments
Make ahead tip: (Step 1) to keep, will be dressing in the refrigerator for 2 days to cover. Whisk just before using.
1 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
Preparation
Whisk canola oil, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and salt in a bowl.
Tofu in a large nonstick skillet, place 2 tablespoons of dressing. Cook over medium high heat, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes total. Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon of dressing to the pan and stir to coat.
Toss greens, carrots and cucumber with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately, topped with warm tofu.
Tips and comments
Make ahead tip: (Step 1) to keep, will be dressing in the refrigerator for 2 days to cover. Whisk just before using.
4 ounces provolone cheese, cut into — 2 x 1/4″ strips
11 oz. can corn — drained
9 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed — squeezed to drain
6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts — drained/chopped
6 ounce can pitted ripe olives — drained/sliced
1 1/2 cups prepared creamy Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 ounce jar diced pimiento, drained — if desired
Antipasto Salad Preparation
Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package; drain, rinse with cold water. In very large bowl, combine tortellini, salami, provolone cheese, corn, spinach, artichoke hearts and 1 cup of the olives. In small bowl, combine salad dressing, mustard and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese; blend well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently. Top with remaining olives and Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate 1 – 2 hours to blend flavors. Just before serving, garnish with pimiento
4 ounces provolone cheese, cut into — 2 x 1/4″ strips
11 oz. can corn — drained
9 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed — squeezed to drain
6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts — drained/chopped
6 ounce can pitted ripe olives — drained/sliced
1 1/2 cups prepared creamy Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 ounce jar diced pimiento, drained — if desired
Antipasto Salad Preparation
Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package; drain, rinse with cold water. In very large bowl, combine tortellini, salami, provolone cheese, corn, spinach, artichoke hearts and 1 cup of the olives. In small bowl, combine salad dressing, mustard and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese; blend well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently. Top with remaining olives and Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate 1 – 2 hours to blend flavors. Just before serving, garnish with pimiento
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