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Crispy Tofu Spring Salad

vegan crispy tofu spring salad

This crispy tofu spring salad is the perfect dish to welcome warmer weather – it’s packed with colours and topped with the easiest creamiest tahini lemon dressing. Adding crispy tofu a my secret salad hack and it adds extra crunch, extra protein, and extra flavour to any salad!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra-firm tofu (about 350g)
  • 1/3 cup plant milk (I used soy)
  • 2 tbsp white flour
  • 2 slices of bread, toasted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 5-6 radishes
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage

Tahini Lemon Dressing

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp maple syrup

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Prepare the batter in a shallow bowl by whisking together plant milk and flour.
  3. Toast 2 slices of bread, then add to a blender or food processor until you get breadcrumbs (or, use about 1 cup store-bought breadcrumbs). Then, add to a shallow bowl or plate with garlic powder.
  4. Cut your tofu into slices about 1 cm thick, then cut each slice in half so it’s about 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) thick. Roll in batter and breadcrumbs, then add to a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping each tofu piece after 15 minutes.
  6. Thinly slice radishes and bell pepper and shred red cabbage.
  7. Prepare tahini lemon dressing by combining all ingredients in a jar or measuring glass and mixing.
  8. Add radishes, bell pepper, red cabbage and arugula to a bowl, then mix in dressing and top with crispy tofu, enjoy!

Notes

*You will have leftover tofu pieces, which are great to add to salads, wraps, sandwiches, curries, and more!). If you would prefer to use 1/2 the tofu block and not have any leftovers, simply prepare 1/2 amount of batter and breadcrumbs listed in the ingredients.

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