TOFU SALAD

TOFU SALAD

Tofu also known as bean curd is prepared by coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid blocks of varying softness. Tofu is super rich in protein and this salad is high protein salad loaded with veggies with the touch of indian flavor to it. The salad can be prepared in a jiffy considering only the marination process might take about 10-15 mins.

Lets get into the step by step process of this tofu salad preparation.

Step 1 : Marinate the tofu 

To a bowl add 1 tsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of kashmiri chilli powder (adjust based on spice level),1/3rd tsp of garam masala and required pink salt and mix it well.

Add around 75gms of cubed tofu to the masala paste and coat them well together and set aside for 10-15 mins time.

Note Make sure you squeeze the excess water from the tofu only then the spices get in completely when we marinate them.

Step 2 : Chop the required veggies

Fine chop coloured bell pepper,carrot,zucchini/deseeded cucumber,onion,celery stem/leaves and add them to the mixing bowl. I have used veggies for one serving and any veggies of your choice.

 Step 3 : Prep Salad Dressing

To a small bowl add 1/2 of a lemon juices,salt required and crushed pepper and mix it together.

Keeping the dressing simple only then marinated tofu flavor will get highlighted.

Step 4 : Pan Roast Tofu 

To a nonstick pan add the marinated tofu slices and toss them well and roast it and add it to the chopped veggie bowl.

Step 5 : Salad Prep

Add the roasted tofu to the chopped veggie bowl.

Add the lemon dressing and toss them well together.

The tossed salad looks like the below.

Step 6 : Add your favourite topping

I always like to add in sunflower/pumpkin seeds on top for that extra crunch.