Asian Green Salad with Sesame Dressing
Dressing:
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons tahini* see note
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salad:
1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame
2 cups tatsoi leaves
2 cups other asian green or lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 8-oz pkg baked teriyaki tofu, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
Toasted sesame seeds
To make dressing: Whisk together sesame oil, tahini, vinegar, and soy sauce in a small bowl
To make salad: Cook edamame according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to cool. Drain well.
Divide edamame, greens, tofu, and green onion among 4 plates. Drizzle with Sesame Dressing and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Note: Tahini is a paste of ground sesame seeds. It can be found in natural food stores and grocery stores, usually near the peanut butter.
Courtesy of Whole Foods Market