Tofu Salmon Salad

Dive into the refreshing and nutritious world of plant-based cuisine with this vibrant Tofu "Salmon" Salad. This recipe transforms firm tofu into a flaky, salmon-inspired centerpiece using a smoky marinade of soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup, and smoked paprika, enriched with crumbled nori for a hint of ocean flavor. Paired with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy Dijon dressing, this salad is bursting with contrasting textures and flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a wholesome, vegan-friendly meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Elevate your salad game with this protein-packed and flavor-forward dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 14 oz Firm tofu
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Maple syrup
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 sheet Nori sheet (seaweed)
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, sliced
• 1 Carrot, grated
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu to remove excess water by placing it between two plates and adding a heavy object on top. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then pat dry and cut the tofu into ½-inch thick slices.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and smoked paprika. Crumble the nori sheet into small pieces and stir it into the marinade.

Step 3

Place the tofu slices in a shallow dish and pour the marinade on top, ensuring all pieces are coated. Let it marinate for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated tofu for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden and slightly crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, grated carrot, and red onion.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil (optional), salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Cut the cooked tofu into smaller chunks and place it on top of the salad.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Tofu 'Salmon' Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1141.6 grams (1141.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	672

Total Fat 35.50g	46%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2130mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 50.20g	18%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 24.60g
Protein 53.40g	107%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 800mg	62%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 2337mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 29.1%

Carbs: 27.4%