Caesar Tofu Salad Recipes

VEGAN CAESAR SALAD WITH CRISPY BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes; place in a medium bowl. Add oil, Italian seasoning, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper; toss to combine.
• Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• In a blender or food processor, add all ingredients for the dressing. Blend until completely smooth.
• In a large bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, baked tofu and Caesar dressing; toss to combine.
• Serve immediately. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

BLACKENED TOFU CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate the tofu in the soy sauce in a shallow dish, making sure to cover the tofu as much as possible. Let sit for at least 10 minutes, then cube and toss with the spices until well coated. Heat the oil in a skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the tofu and cook, stirring often, until crispy and golden. Set aside.
• While the tofu is marinating, make the dressing. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until creamy. Taste, adjusting as desired. For more cheezy flavor, add in more nutritional yeast. For more brine, add in more caper brine and for more lemony/bright flavor, more lemon juice.
• Place the torn kale leaves in a large bowl and add the dressing. Massage into the greens, tossing well to fully coat. Add in the toasted bread crumbs, parm (if using) and tofu cubes. Toss well, the divide onto 4 plates and top with fried capers, if using.

CAESAR TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, pure the garlic, anchovies, olives and mustard. Add the tofu and lemon juice. With machine running, drizzle in the olive oil and season.
• Toss with dressing and serve on chilled oval plates. Garnish with cracked black pepper and optional pizza flavored goldfish.
• Beverage: Iced black tea

CAESAR SALAD WITH TOFU CROUTONS

Steps:

• To make the Tofu Croutons, preheat the oven to 450°. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and place them in a single layer in an oiled baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, sage, fennel, red pepper, and garlic. Pour this marinade over the tofu and stir well. Bake until the edges of the tofu are crisp and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 25 minutes. Stir the tofu once or twice during baking.
• Meanwhile, rinse and dry the lettuce leaves. Slice or tear them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Prepare the Caesar Dressing.
• Just before serving, toss the lettuce with some of the dressing. Pass the Tofu Croutons, grated cheese, and more dressing at the table.
• Serving & menu ideas
• Serve with a crusty baguette and sweet butter. On a night when a soup and salad supper would hit the spot, heat up some Creamy Onion Soup with Sherry (page 132).

GLUTEN-FREE TOFU CAESAR SALADS

Steps:

• In blender, place Dressing ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add firm tofu; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Add salt; toss to coat. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, place lettuce and cucumber. Add 1 cup of the dressing; toss to coat.* Divide among 8 serving plates; top with firm tofu and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

TOFU CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor combine tofu, lemon zest and juice, garlic, water, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add more water.