Tofu Salad Spread
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
By CHEF KEN
Yield: 4–6 Servings
Tofu salad spread can be served as you would egg salad, chicken salad, or similar spreads. It’s delicious served on a bed of salad greens with tomato and sprouts, on tomato halves, or in a sandwich.
Tofu salad spread can be served as you would egg salad, chicken salad, or similar spreads. It’s delicious served on a bed of salad greens with tomato and sprouts, on tomato halves, or in a sandwich.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. extra firm tofu
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup soy-based eggless mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon onion, grated
- ¼ teaspoon celery seeds
- 1-1½ teaspoons country-style prepared mustard
- Ground black pepper, pinch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Bottled hot sauce to taste (a drop at a time)
Instructions
- Drain tofu in a colander or strainer. Remove to cutting board and cut into eight cubes.
- Steam tofu or immerse boiling water for five minutes.
- Drain and allow tofu to cool to room temperature, place in airtight container, then chill in refrigerator.
- Combine remaining salad ingredients except hot sauce.
- Place tofu in medium-size bowl, then mash by hand using a potato masher (preferred) or fork.
- Add dressing mixture and combine well. Season with hot sauce to taste.
