Marinated Tofu Salad

5 from 4 votes

This easy Marinated Tofu Salad is tasty, rich in protein, and meal-prep friendly. Refrigerate it in mason jars for a healthy vegan grab-and-go lunch. Serve it in lettuce wraps for a low-carb meal, or on toast, or enjoy it straight from the jar.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Vegan

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Nisha Melvani

Ingredients

For the baked tofu:

14 to 16 ounces extra firm tofu pressed, cut into ½-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt to taste

For the dressing:

1 large lemon zest and juice, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon sumac (optional)
½ teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup olive oil or oil from the jarred sun-dried tomatoes

For the salad:

½ cup finely chopped red onion or 1 large shallot, chopped
2 ribs celery small dice
¾ cup marinated artichoke hearts jarred, finely chopped
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes jarred and preserved in oil, finely chopped
1 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
Season and bake the tofu: Transfer the tofu to a large bowl. Toss it with olive oil, salt, and the desired herbs and spices. Transfer the cubes to a large nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown, but not crispy.
Make the dressing: Add the lemon zest and juice, Dijon, sumac, and paprika to a jar or bowl. Press the garlic into the jar. Shake or whisk, and then add the olive oil and mix well.
Combine: Transfer the tofu, red onion, celery, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and parsley to a large bowl. Add the dressing and mix to combine. Season with more lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Notes

- Budget-friendly tip: Use the oil from the jarred sun-dried tomatoes in the dressing, and for the tofu cubes, instead of olive oil. This oil is packed with flavor and tastes delicious.

- Save time: Use super firm tofu if it is available. It does not require pressing and has a higher protein content.

- Meal prep: Make this salad ahead of time and refrigerate in single serve jars for a protein-packed jar salad.

- Storage: Refrigerate any remaining Easy Marinated Tofu Salad in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

- For serving: Add a grain of your choice for a more substantial meal. Or use this salad as a filling for lettuce wraps.

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