
A vibrant and flavorful Korean-inspired salad with a spicy kimchi jjigae dressing, fresh mixed greens, and crispy tofu croutons.
**Prepare the Tofu Croutons:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
Spread the tofu cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
**Make the Kimchi Jjigae Dressing:** In a blender or food processor, combine kimchi, gochujang, gochugaru (if using), vegetable broth, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
**Assemble the Salad:** In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, sliced radish, and chopped green onion.
Add the crispy tofu croutons to the salad.
Drizzle the Kimchi Jjigae dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving (350g)
For a vegan option, ensure your kimchi is vegan (many contain fish sauce).
Adjust the amount of gochujang and gochugaru to your desired level of spiciness.
The tofu croutons can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
You can add other vegetables to the salad, such as bean sprouts, edamame, or bell peppers.
If you don't have a blender, you can finely chop the kimchi and whisk all the dressing ingredients together.
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