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    Tofu Summer Rolls with Strawberry Dressing

    Published: May 28, 2019 Modified: Jul 24, 2023 by Candice This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These tofu summer rolls with strawberry dressing will add a new level of fun to your summer salads. Plus, they're a great way to get everyone involved in making dinner. Only 30 minutes equals a delicious summer meal!

    Flatlay of tofu summer salad rolls on white marble surface.
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    • 🌟Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🧾Ingredients in this recipe
    • 👩‍🍳How to Make This Recipe
    • 📋Recipe FAQs
    • 🍍Related Recipes
    • Tofu Summer Rolls with Strawberry Dressing

    🌟Why you'll love this recipe

    • Minimal cooking required - These rolls come together easily, as you don't have to cook anything except the tofu and the rice papers make it extra easy to make plenty of these rolls without any fuss.
    • Wicked of dipping sauce - The strawberry-cashew dipping sauce might be one of the best dipping sauces you'll try this year! It's got that slight sweetness from the strawberries, and the cashews give it a creamy texture. Yum!
    • Uses tofu as a protein - Tofu is so easy to cook with and adds great non-meat protein to this recipe. For more tips on using tofu, read my tofu guide.
    • Great way to use summer produce - You can totally mix up these rolls and add in fresh summer produce from the farmers' market or your market share.
    • Beautiful presentation - These roles are not only tasty to eat but beautiful to look at! They're so colorful and gorgeous that they'll look amazing on any table.

    You can also try these tofu spring salad rolls that are just as tasty! Or venture out into new territory with a chicken Caesar salad wrap.

    🧾Ingredients in this recipe

    Strawberry Cashew Dressing

    • Strawberries - Use fresh strawberries
    • Balsamic vinegar - Like in salad dressings, vinegar adds a slight acidity to the sauce.
    • Olive oil - Use high-quality olive oil for this dressing.
    • Lime juice - Freshly squeezed juice is the best, but you can use pre-squeezed juice.
    • Basil - Fresh basil leaves are best in this recipe
    • Soy sauce - You can use light or dark, and preferably low sodium.
    • Cashews - Use raw cashews that are unsalted and unflavored.
    • Garlic - Use fresh or substitute the one clove for ⅛ teaspoon of garlic powder.
    • Red pepper flakes - These add some heat, so you can leave them out if you don't want the extra spice.

    Tofu Summer Rolls

    You can use any of your favorite salad greens, but here is what I almost always use:

    • Tofu - It works easiest to use firm tofu in this recipe.
    • Rice papers - Use 16 medium-sized ones, or 8 large ones if medium is unavailable.
    • Persian cucumbers - You can sub with regular cucumbers or leave them out if you wish.
    • Spinach - Full spinach leaves. Substitute with other leafy greens of your choice.
    • Strawberries - Use fresh strawberries. Love strawberries? Try making this strawberry basil shrub you can use in dressings, marinades, mocktails, and cocktails all summer long!
    • Avocado - This adds a creaminess that is wonderful, but you can leave this out.
    • Purple cabbage - This can be swapped out with other cabbage varieties, but I like the color it adds and the flavor.
    • Basil leaves and mint leaves - These aromatic herbs add great fresh flavor.
    • Mango - This is an optional addition, and well worth adding!

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    ⭐ Pro Tip

    Cooking the tofu is not necessary, but I choose to flash cook the tofu for just a couple of minutes to remove any potential bacteria that may have grown on the surface.

    👩‍🍳How to Make This Recipe

    Strawberry Cashew Dressing

    Cashews, strawberries, and other ingredients to make a dressing in a blender.
    • Add all the dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender.
    Pink salad dressing on a countertop.
    • Blend on high for 1 minute. Set the dressing aside.

    Tofu Summer Rolls

    Cutting tofu in strips on a brown cutting board.
    • Add the tofu to a saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes.
    • Remove the tofu from the water. Pat it dry. Cut it into ¼" strips.
    Two hands soaking rice paper sheets in a black dish with water.
    • Next, take a 9x9 or larger dish. Fill with ½ inch of water. This dish is to wet your rice paper wrappers.
    • Dip two sheets at a time in the water so they are completely submersed until they begin to get pliable seconds.
    Two hands adding spinach to soaked rice paper.
    • Remove them from the water and place them on your work surface like a Venn diagram so that they overlap slightly in the center.
    Two hands adding sliced cucumber to a salad roll.
    • Add a base layer of spinach across the center of the wet rice paper wrappers. Top with cucumber, strawberries, tofu, avocado, cabbage, and fresh herbs. Feel free to add the optional mango or any other toppings you like!

    ⭐ Pro Tip

    The rice paper wrapper will become brittle and impossible to roll if kept in the water for too long. So try not to dip it for longer than 5 seconds.

    Two hands rolling a salad roll filled with avocado and strawberries.
    • To roll, grab the rice paper wrapper closest to you and fold it tightly over the salad filling.
    Two hands rolling a salad roll next to cucumbers, dressing, and strawberries.
    • Fold over the left and right sides like a burrito. The wrapper will stick to itself. Continue rolling away from you until sealed.

    Feel free to get creative with fillings and let everyone choose their own! These summer rolls are a great way to get everyone to be creative with their own kind of summer roll!

    Optional: Cut rolls in half to serve!

    📋Recipe FAQs

    What are the benefits of eating tofu?

    Tofu is a great substitute for meat in many recipes and a good source of plant-based protein. It's high in nutrients like calcium and manganese. If you want to cook more with tofu, check out my guide to firm tofu.

    What tofu is made of?

    Tofu is made of soybeans, which are cooked and separated into curds and whey. The curds are pressed into the blocks of tofu we eat.

    What does tofu taste like?

    Tofu has a very neutral taste, I think of it like the taste of plain noodles. Because it's so neutral, it's a great flavor absorber!

    Can you eat tofu raw?

    You can eat tofu raw, but I always prefer to be cautious and cook it slightly to kill off any surface bacteria.

    🍍Related Recipes

    Tofu is a super versatile ingredient – learn how to make it taste incredible with these tofu recipes!

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    Tofu Summer Rolls with Strawberry Dressing

    These tofu summer rolls with a wicked strawberry dressing will add a new level of fun to your summer salads!
    Prep Time25 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Salad
    Cuisine: American, Thai
    Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 579kcal
    Author: Candice

    Ingredients

    Strawberry Cashew Dressing

    • 5 oz fresh strawberries
    • 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • .5 oz basil
    • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
    • ¼ cup raw cashews
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

    Tofu Summer Salad Rolls

    • 1 lb. tofu
    • 16 rice paper wrappers medium, or 8 large
    • 2 persian cucumbers sliced thinly on a mandolin or with a vegetable peeler
    • 6 oz. spinach leaves
    • 4 strawberries thinly sliced
    • 1 avocado cut in half, seeded, and thinly sliced
    • 5 oz. purple cabbage shredded or thinly sliced
    • .5 oz. basil leaves
    • .5 oz. mint leaves
    • 1 mango (optional) sliced

    Instructions

    Strawberry Cashew Dressing

    • Add your cashews to a food processor or blender. Run until fine. Add the rest of your salad ingredients. Blend on high for 1 minute. Set aside.

    Tofu Summer Salad Rolls

    • Add the tofu to a saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from water. Pat dry. Cut into ¼" strips.
    • Grab a 9x9 or larger dish. Fill with ½" deep with water. This dish is to wet your rice paper wrappers.
    • To assemble, start with two rice paper sheets. Hold them like a Venn diagram such that they overlap slightly in the center. Dip them in the water so they are completely submersed for 3 seconds. Remove from the water and place them on your work surface.
    • Add a base layer of spinach across the center of the wet rice paper wrappers. Top with cucumber, strawberries, tofu, avocado, cabbage, and fresh herbs. Feel free to add the optional mango.
    • To roll, grab the rice paper wrapper closest to you and fold it tightly over the salad filling. Fold over the left and right sides (like a burrito). The wrapper will stick to itself. Continue rolling away from you until sealed.
    • Optional: Cut rolls in half to serve!

    Notes

    Cooking the tofu is not necessary. I choose to cook the tofu to remove any potential bacteria that may have grown on the surface.
    The rice paper wrapper will become brittle and impossible to roll if kept in the water for too long. So try not to dip it for longer than 5 seconds.
    Feel free to get creative with fillings and to let everyone choose their own. These salad rolls are a great way to get everyone to be creative with their own kind of salad!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 5530IU | Vitamin C: 84.6mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 7mg
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