Watercress Salad with Sesame Tofu, Ginger Chicken, and Mystery Dressing
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Somewhere in the line of: 2 minced shallots, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon cashew butter, crushed red pepper flakes, a little coconut milk, 1 teaspoon chipotle salsa, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon whole grain English mustard, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and some pepper. Whisk. Taste.  Brush half on the chicken, which is already washed, dried, salted, peppered, and diced. Wash a head of watercress (and remove woody ends); wash two scallions, remove dark green tips and chop; slice 1/2 small red onion thinly, and then wash a handful of mint leaves and rip ‘em apart. Assemble in a bowl and refrigerate.  Roll tofu in blond sesame seeds and sautéed it in olive oil on medium high (3 minutes per side); remove and drain.  Sauté the chicken with some grated ginger on medium (3 minutes both sides). Set aside. Toss half the remaining salad dressing with the watercress, then add the tofu and toss with remaining dressing. Plate and top the chicken. Eat with chopsticks.