Asian Tofu Salad

Description
The best thing about tofu - besides its nutritional value - is the way it carries other flavors, such as the tanginess of this sesame dressing. Serve this warm salad with crunchy breadsticks and a tall glass of iced jasmine tea.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook
 * Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 06.26.07
 * Active time: 25 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes
 * Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 tablespoons canola oil
 * 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
 * 1 tablespoon honey
 * 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
 * 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
 * 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 x 14-ounce package extra-firm, water-packed tofu, rinsed, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes
 * 8 cups mixed salad greens
 * 2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced
 * 1 large cucumber, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Whisk canola oil, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and salt in a bowl.
 * 2) Place tofu and 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a large nonstick skillet.
 * 3) Cook over medium-high heat, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes total.
 * 4) Remove from the heat, add 1 tablespoon of the dressing to the pan and stir to coat.
 * 5) Toss greens, carrots and cucumber with the remaining dressing.
 * 6) Serve immediately, topped with the warm tofu.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 237 calories | 16 g fat (2 g sat, 8 g mono) | 0 mg cholesterol | 16 g carbohydrate | 11 g protein | 5 g fiber | 454 mg sodium.
 * Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (180% daily value) | Folate (41% dv) | Vitamin C (38% dv) | Calcium (29% dv).
 * Carbohydrate servings: 1½
 * Exchanges: 3 vegetable | 1 medium-fat meat | 2 fat