Easy Tofu and Watercress Salad

Name: Easy Tofu and Watercress Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch watercress; 1 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts; 🍅 1 (8 ounce) container grape tomatoes, halved; 🧅 ½ cup minced green onion; 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed; 🐟 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained; ⅓ cup shoyu (Japanese soy sauce); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 🌰 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Cost $10, save $15

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10 Min
6 Servings
$10

Easy Tofu and Watercress Salad

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
6 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Vegetables
- 1 bunch watercress
- 1 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts
- 🍅 1 (8 ounce) container grape tomatoes, halved
- 🧅 ½ cup minced green onion
Protein
- 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 🐟 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
Seasonings & Condiments
- ⅓ cup shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 🌰 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger

STEPS

Cut watercress into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Combine watercress, tofu, bean sprouts, tomatoes, tuna, and green onion in a large bowl.

Whisk shoyu, oil, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl. Drizzle over salad (a little goes a long way) and toss well before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

136

Calories

14
Protein
10
Carbs
6
Fats

💡 If watercress is unavailable, substitute with spinach or arugula.Use fresh grape tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.For a vegan option, omit the tuna and replace with additional tofu or chickpeas.Serve immediately for crisp textures or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.