Blackened Tofu Caesar Salad

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

There's just something really fabulous about blackened tofu. And when you add it to a Caesar salad, it brings the flavor to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Salad:
  • 16 ounces extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon blackening spice (link to recipe below)
  • 4 heads romaine lettuce (about 8 cups cored, chopped, rinsed, spun dry)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • seasoned croutons
    • Caesar Dressing:
  • 1 1/2 cups vegan mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lemons (juiced)
  • 2 large garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 3 tablespoons capers (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons caper brine
  • 4 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons vegan worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
    Salad:
  1. 1
    Sliced tofu

    Drain the water from the block of tofu and place it into a Tofu Press to remove the remaining water. If you don't have a tofu press, wrap the tofu in a clean cloth and gently but firmly press down.

  2. 2

    Once most of the water has been removed, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle the blackening spice evenly on all sides of the tofu, and set aside.

  3. 3
    tofu being fried in a skillet

    In a medium-sized skillet, add one tablespoon of olive oil. Heat the pan over medium-high heat, then add the tofu. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides, turning occasionally, until the tofu is seared and lightly golden. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set it aside to cool.

  4. 4
    romaine lettuce leaves

    Clean and chop the lettuce, and place the chopped lettuce and tofu in a large bowl. Gently toss them together.

  5. 5
    Caesar Dressing:Blending Caesar dressing in a bowl

    Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and blend until smooth. 

  6. 6

    Dress the salad with the desired amount of dressing. Finish with a handful of croutons, a healthy sprinkling of vegan parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper. 

    Seal and store any leftover salad in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 418kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.6g38%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Sodium 690mg29%
Potassium 520mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 28.7g10%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g23%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 22.4g45%
Vitamin A 6240 IU
Vitamin C 28 mg
Calcium 240 mg
Iron 3.8 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 2.3 mg
Vitamin K 188 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.32 mg
Folate 148 mcg
Magnesium 76 mg
Zinc 1.8 mg
Selenium 18 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: vegan blackened tofu caesar salad recipe
Read it online: https://sproutfulkitchen.com/recipe/blackened-tofu-caesar-salad/