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tofu caesar salad // cait's plate

tofu caesar salad

  • Author: Cait
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 1 salad 1x
  • Category: lunch

Ingredients

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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
  • 24 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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