Rainbow Tofu Salad

This amazingly attractive and addictively tasty rainbow tofu salad is a combination of colorful bell peppers, cilantro, roasted peanuts with homemade spicy tahini dressing. It’s a protein rich salad with vitamins and fats. It’s also a good choice for lunch, side dish for dinner, or even potluck.

12 oz soft tofu, drained
¼ cup diced yellow bell pepper
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
2 tbs finely chopped fresh cilantro
(optional) ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts

Spicy Tahini Dressing
1½ tbs chili oil
1 tbs tahini
½ tsp sesame oil
½ tbs soy sauce (gluten-free if desired)
1/8 tsp salt

1. Cut the drained soft tofu to approximately 1” cubes and then transfer them to a serving dish. Set aside.
2. Heat a sauté pan over high heat. Without adding any oil, sauté the bell peppers until they are soft. About 3-5 minutes. Spread the bell peppers and cilantro over the tofu. Toss roasted peanuts over the tofu.
3. Mix together all spicy tahini dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the tofu. Serve immediately at room temperature or cold.

Note: If the tofu is a shelf stable package refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.

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