this easy salad combines store-bought caesar dressing with simple roasted tofu, feta and leafy greens for a delicious mid-day meal.
Caesar salad will forever be a favorite of mine. I go through phases where I want it ALL the time (like, literally nothing else will satisfy) and I’m most definitely in one of those phases.
I’ve shared my favorite chicken caesar salad wrap before (get the recipe here!) but today I’m sharing my favorite vegetarian-friendly option!
I’ve mentioned this a couple of times but since having Owen I’ve craved less and less meat. I don’t think I’ll ever be completely meat-free, but I do find I want it much less than I once did.
This salad is simple, delicious and dare I say, just as good as you would get if you were ordering out!
Full disclosure: I have yet to come up with a homemade caesar dressing so I still use my favorite store-bought option, but I AM working on coming up with a good at-home one…I just haven’t gotten there quite yet.
Regardless, this salad is still delicious and is giving you veggies, protein and whole grains all in one.
tofu caesar salad
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 salad 1x
- Category: lunch
Ingredients
FOR THE TOFU:
- 1 block extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and cubed
- Olive oil
- Salt
FOR THE CROUTONS:
- 1 loaf whole wheat bread (unsliced)
- Olive oil
- Salt
FOR THE SALAD:
- 2 large handfuls leafy green lettuce, rinsed
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2–4 tablespoons creamy caesar dressing (I love Panera’s)
Instructions
FOR THE TOFU:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Place the tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons olive oil and a sprinkle of salt
- Toss the tofu until well coated
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown
FOR THE CROUTONS
- Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper
- Cube the loaf of bread then place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cubes are golden brown
FOR THE SALAD:
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens then top with ~1/2 cup of the baked tofu, 1/3 cup of the croutons croutons, feta cheese and caesar dressing.
Notes
You’ll have leftover tofu and croutons so you can make this salad again! Or, make it into a wrap!
Keywords: salad, caesar salad, tofu, vegetarian, lunch
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