Fried Tofu And Spinach Salad

• 1 (12 ounce) package light extra firm tofu, drained
• 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard or 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cooking oil
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 teaspoons cooking oil
• 6 cups torn spinach
• 1 bunch watercress (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup sliced fresh button mushrooms or 1 cup enoki mushrooms
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 1 cup yellow cherry tomato
• 1 medium red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

1. Cut tofu crosswise into eight 1/2-inch slices.
2. In a 2-quart rectangular baking dish arrange slices in a single layer.
3. Pour tamari sauce over tofu; turn slices to coat.
4. Let stand for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, for vinaigrette, in a blender container or food processor bowl combine vinegar, ginger, sugar, mustard, and salt.
6. Cover and blend or process until combined.
7. With blender or processor running, add the 1/3 cup oil in a thin steady stream.
8. Blend or process for 15 seconds more.
9. Drain tofu, discarding tamari sauce.
10. In a shallow dish combine cornmeal and sesame seeds.
11. Carefully dip tofu slices in cornmeal mixture to lightly coat both sides.
12. In a large nonstick skillet cook tofu in the 2 teaspoons hot oil for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp and hot, carefully turning once.
13. (You may need to cook tofu in two batches; avoid crowding the skillet.) In an extra-large bowl combine spinach, watercress, mushrooms, tomatoes, and red onion.
14. Pour the vinaigrette over spinach mixture; toss to coat.
15. Divide among 4 dinner plates.
16. Cut the tofu slices in half diagonally.
17. Arrange the tofu over spinach mixture.
18. If desired, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds.
19. Makes 4 servings.

soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sugar, dry mustard, salt, cooking oil, cornmeal, sesame seeds, cooking oil, torn spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-tofu-and-spinach-salad-91097 (may not work)