Keto Refreshing Tofu Salad

Elevate your low-carb lifestyle with this vibrant Keto Refreshing Tofu Salad, the perfect blend of crisp, nutrient-packed veggies and golden, pan-seared tofu. Bursting with flavor, this salad features fresh mixed greens, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty soy-sesame-lime dressing. The tofu is expertly pressed and pan-fried to perfection, giving it a satisfying texture that pairs beautifully with the bold garlic and chili-infused dressing. Topped with nutty sesame seeds and aromatic cilantro, this keto-friendly salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy, healthy, and gluten-free recipe ideal for lunch, dinner, or even meal prepping for the week. Perfectly balanced and protein-packed, this dish will quickly become your go-to for fresh, flavorful keto meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams extra firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 100 grams mixed salad greens
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 large avocado, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel. Place a heavy object on top to press out excess moisture, allowing it to sit for at least 10 minutes.

Step 2

Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the tofu cubes to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, and red chili flakes to make the dressing.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, red bell pepper, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro.

Step 7

Add the crispy tofu to the salad mixture.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the salad for garnish.

Step 10

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1257.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1588.3

Total Fat 126.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3648.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.6g
Protein 76.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2889.2mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 3082.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.3%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 13.2%