VEGAN CAESAR SALAD WITH CAJUN TOFU
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
28
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories697.6 kcal (35%)
Total Fat61.4 g (88%)
Carbs22.1 g (9%)
Sugars6 g (7%)
Protein21.8 g (44%)
Sodium1607.9 mg (80%)
Fiber9.6 g (34%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

8 ouncesextra-firm tofu

1 tablespoonscajun spice
i like this one

salt

oil
for searing

8 ounceslettuce
crisp, romaine, butter, green leaf, little gems, enough for two

1 cuptomatoes

1avocado

fresh parsley
or nasturtiums
sauce

0.5 packagefirm silken tofu
Like Mori- Nu Blue, firm

3 clovesgarlic
rough chopped

¼ cuplemon juice
fresh

⅓ cupmild olive oil

1 tablespooncapers

1 tablespooncaper brine
liquid form the jar

1 teaspoonsoy sauce
or for even better taste, use vegan fish sauce

¼ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonpepper

0.5 sheetnori seaweed
broken up, the kind you use for sushi, optional

½ teaspoonnutritional yeast
optional
Instructions
Step 1
Prep Tofu: Cut tofu into 1inch thick pieces. Place on paper towels, lightly pressing down while blotting dry and then air dry for a few minutes.
Step 2
Make dressing by placing all ingredients into a blender and blend until very smooth and creamy. Taste. Adjust salt, garlic and lemon, making sure you can taste all three, adding more if necessary. It may taste strong but it will mellow out when tossed with the greens. You want it to have a “bite”.
Step 3
Continue with tofu: Lightly sprinkle with salt, then generously dust with Cajun Seasoning.
Step 4
Sear tofu. Heat a generous amount of oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, sear the tofu, letting it almost blacken, turning heat down to med. You want a nice dark crispy crust, so be patient and cook for a few minutes each side, adding more cajun spice if necessary.
Step 5
Toss Salad. In a large bowl, toss greens and a little Italian parsley ( optional) with about ½ the dressing or just enough to coat the lettuce. Divide among two bowls. Divide tomatoes, avocado and seared Cajun tofu between the two bowls. Sprinkle with the rest of the fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately.
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