Vegan Egg Salad

Toasted vegan egg salad sandwich on a cutting board with a piece of celery beside it.
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This Vegan Egg Salad captures the creamy texture and savory flavor of traditional egg salad without cracking a single shell. Extra-firm tofu creates the hearty base, while creamy mayo, Dijon mustard, celery, and pickles add just the right balance of richness, tang, and crunch. Turmeric lends a hint of color, and black salt brings that distinctive egg-like flavor that ties everything together. 

Pile it generously between slices of your favorite bread with crisp lettuce and a ripe tomato; toast it for a little extra crunch, or spoon it over fresh greens with cucumber and tomato for a lighter option. Simple, versatile, and easy to prepare, it’s a delicious addition to lunches, picnics, and make-ahead meals. 

Ingredients
  • 12 ounces extra firm organic tofu
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 rib celery
  • 1 large pickle (small dice)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon black salt (Kala Namak, a must for the "egg" flavor)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mash the tofu with a potato masher or the back of a fork.

     

  2. 2

    Stir in the vegan mayo, celery, pickles or relish, mustard, turmeric, black salt, and pepper.

     

  3. 3

    Serve between two slices of your favorite bread, toasted if you like, and topped with lettuce—and tomato if you're so inclined. You can also serve this atop your favorite mixed fresh greens, with cucumber and tomato on the side.

     

    Keep refrigerated and enjoy within 5 to 7 days.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 158kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.6g20%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Sodium 530mg23%
Potassium 245mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 8.5g17%
Vitamin A 10 mcg
Vitamin C 1.2 mg
Calcium 145 mg
Iron 1.7 mg
Vitamin E 1.4 mg
Vitamin K 16 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Folate 28 mcg
Magnesium 38 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Selenium 10 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 egg salad, tofu egg salad, vegan egg salad sandwich, eggless egg salad
Read it online: https://sproutfulkitchen.com/recipe/vegan-egg-salad/