Spicy Mango and Black Bean Salad with Grilled Tofu

Ingredients

• 500 g Extra-Firm Tofu
• 2 ripe Mango
• 1 can Black Beans
• 1/2 medium Red Onion
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1 small Jalapeño
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Lime Juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Place the 500 g of Extra-Firm Tofu between two clean kitchen towels or paper towels. Put something heavy on top, like a cutting board with cans of food, to press out the excess water for at least 15 minutes. While the tofu presses, cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch thick slices.
2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoon of Chili Powder, 1/4 teaspoon of Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of Pepper. Add the tofu slices to this bowl and gently toss to coat them evenly with the marinade.
3. 3Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium heat (around 350-400°F or 175-200°C). Grill the marinated tofu slices for 5-7 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and have grill marks. The tofu should feel slightly firm to the touch.
4. 4While the tofu is grilling, prepare the salad ingredients. Dice the 2 ripe Mangoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Finely chop the 1/2 medium Red Onion. Dice the 1 medium Red Bell Pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely chop the 1 small Jalapeño (remove seeds and membranes for less heat if desired). Roughly chop the 1/4 cup of Cilantro.
5. 5In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, the rinsed and drained 1 can of Black Beans, the chopped red onion, the diced red bell pepper, the chopped jalapeño, and the chopped cilantro.
6. 6In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of Lime Juice, 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoon of Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of Pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
7. 7Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
8. 8Serve the grilled tofu slices placed on top of the dressed salad.

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