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Cherry Tomato and Silken Tofu Salad with Miso Dressing

Level
easy
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Ingredients

1 tbsp
miso
15 ml
1 tbsp
apple cider vinegar
15 ml
2 tsp
honey
10 ml
2 tsp
tamari sauce
10 ml
1 ½ tsp
toasted sesame oil
7.5 ml
¾ lb
silken tofu
340 g
1 tbsp
cilantro stems, coarsely chopped (see Chef’s tip)
15 ml
1 cup
cilantro leaves
30 g
1
small garlic clove, halved
3 cups
cherry tomatoes, various colours, halved
420 g
1
ciabatta bread, sliced and toasted

Directions

Step 1
In a bowl, whisk together the miso, vinegar, honey, tamari and sesame oil. Season with pepper.
Step 2
In a personal blender, purée the tofu with 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the miso dressing, the cilantro stems, 1 tbsp of the cilantro leaves and the garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set the tofu mixture aside.
Step 3
Add the tomatoes and remaining cilantro leaves to the bowl of remaining miso dressing. Mix well. Adjust the seasoning.
Step 4
In a large serving dish or in four individual plates, spread out the tofu mixture. Top with the tomato salad. Serve with the toasted bread.

Tips

Chef’s tip

Cilantro stems, even including the well-cleaned roots, are great for adding flavour to dressings, marinades or sauces. A clever way to use the entire bunch of herbs and avoid food waste.