Tofu

tofuHere’s the perfect summer salad that’s as colorful as nutritious. This Hawaiian-style seven-layer salad is a meal in itself and easy to make. The light tangy Asian dressing blends the silky texture of the tofu with the crunchy veggie layers.
Made with fresh chopped vegetables (local grown is best!) and salmon that’s packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Tofu is a high-quality source of vegetable protein, contains no cholesterol, and is rich in healthy isoflavones.
NOTE: Vegetarians can omit the salmon layer.

Salad Dressing – Combine and mix well:

  • 1/4 cup preservative-free soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil

Layer ingredients in the following order:

  1. 19 oz. medium firm tofu, drained well, cut into small cubes (drizzle a little dressing on the tofu)
  2. 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  3. 14.75 oz. wild Alaska Sockeye or “red” salmon (flake with a fork)
  4. 1/2 Japanese or English cucumber, diced
  5. 1 medium tomato, diced
  6. 1/2 red onion, diced
  7. 3/4 green pepper, diced

Pour dressing over the layered ingredients just before serving.
Makes 6-8 servings.



Karen Owoc

Karen Owoc is the owner of Preventive Cardiology LLC and founder of Pickleball Yoga™. She is a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist specializing in sports prehab and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on a mission to help health seekers achieve functional fitness and maintain injury-free fun. Her science-based approach to longevity, nutrition, and muscle health has made her the go-to source on lifestyle medicine. Karen's best-selling book on functional longevity, "Athletes in Aprons: The Nutrition Playbook to Break 100", and her transformative perspective have mended many minds, hearts, and spirits.

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