Apple Shira-ae Salad (japanese Apple Salad)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu
• 2 ounces french style green beans (haricots verts)
• 1 apple, cored
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 6 romaine lettuce leaves

Recipe

• 1 cut block of tofu into halves lengthwise. place on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels and a heavy skillet. let stand 30 minutes, pressing down occasionally.
• 2 place green beans in boiling water and cook 1 minute. remove from water and place in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. pat dry and cut into 1/4-inch dice. dice apples and place in a bowl of salted water so they won’t brown.
• 3 combine drained tofu, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and mustard in the bowl of a food processor or blender. process until smooth.
• 4 drain apples and combine with green beans and tofu mixture. stir well. spoon into romaine leaves and place on salad plates.