Easy Tofu and Watercress Salad

Prep time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This easy tofu and watercress salad recipe is a beloved local favorite in Hawaii. It's simple to make, refreshingly light, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

1 bunch watercress
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts
1 (8 ounce) container grape tomatoes, halved
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1/2 cup minced green onion
1/3 cup shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Directions

1 Cut watercress into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Combine watercress, tofu, bean sprouts, tomatoes, tuna, and green onion in a large bowl.
2 Whisk shoyu, oil, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl; drizzle over salad (a little goes a long way) and toss well before serving.