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Tofu Eggless Salad Sandwich

June 11, 2012 By Diane Smith 4 Comments

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You won’t believe how much this vegan tofu eggless salad tastes like the real thing and it’s so easy to make. You probably already have the ingredients in your pantry.

The first thing to do is to press the tofu, to remove any excess liquid so that the tofu can better hold the flavor of the spices, while also creating an “egg” salad that isn’t soggy.

Press the tofu using a tofu press or by wrapping in paper towels and placing it on a plate with another plate on top. Put something heavy on top. Press for around 15 minutes while you prepare the other veggies.

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Tofu Egg Salad

Once your tofu is ready, crumble it into a bowl and add the chopped and grated vegetables, mix with the pinch of spice, the vegan mayonnaise and mustard.

The turmeric/curry and mustard are what creates the “egg” effect color wise and it also adds the warming, anti-inflammatory effect, and punch in flavor.

Enjoy these light and healthy sandwiches:

  • Veggie Sandwich
  • Tempeh Salad Sandwich
  • Tempeh BLT
  • Chickpea Salad Sandwich

I also like to add a little of the pickle juice to enhance and meld the flavors.

Tofu Egg Salad

The crisp veggies like cucumber, carrot, and celery add a fresh crunch and make it a perfect way to have your serving of raw veggies for lunch, that’s easy to digest.

Mix all of these ingredients until fully mixed, and you’re ready to serve it on your bread. It’s also great served on a lettuce salad or in cabbage/collard leaf, keeping this meal low carb and gluten-free.

Tofu Eggless Salad Sandwich on slice bread topped with sprouts

Top with sliced tomatoes, onion, radish, and serve with a pickle, a side of soup, and this is a perfect meal for any season. You would delight a crowd if you bring this dish to a picnic potluck.

Simple, flavorful, and won’t hurt your budget. Add some currants or raisins and walnuts for sweetness and omegas; this could be your child’s new favorite school lunch sandwich!

Ahh, the pleasures of creating simple, fresh and pure meals. Just so satisfying!

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Eggless Tofu Salad Sandwich Recipe! If you have a photo, post it on my Instagram page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

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  • Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
  • Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

 

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Tofu Eggless Salad Sandwich

When the urge hits, this Tofu Eggless Salad Sandwich does the trick. It comes together in 5 minutes, uses ingredients you probably have on hand and tastes delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • TofuBud Press
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm organic tofu drained and pressed
  • 1/3 cup celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 2 sweet pickles or dill, chopped (no added sugar, preferred)
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp homemade mayonnaise or vegan store-bought
  • 2 tbsp prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric or curry powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 slices whole grain bread or sourdough
  • tomato sliced
  • 1 medium avocado sliced (optional)
  • lettuce or sprouts
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Instructions

  • Press tofu using a tofu press or wrapping in paper towels and placing a plate with another plate on top. Put something heavy on top. Press for around 15 minutes while you prepare the other veggies.
  • Place tofu in a large bowl and break up into small pieces with a fork.
  • Add the celery, parsley, red onion, red onion, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard, turmeric, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Serve on bread with tomato and lettuce or sprouts and avocado, if preferred.

Notes

Salt not included

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tofu Eggless Salad Sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
136
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.1
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.7
g
4
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
36.8
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
10.7
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2.8
g
12
%
Sugar
 
3.2
g
4
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
100
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
5.8
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
120
mg
12
%
Iron
 
4.5
mg
25
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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  1. Paul Ashley cooke

    January 3, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    Hi Diane, thanks for the recipe will try it out tomorrow, incidentally I have some black salt from India that tastes somewhat like eggs, bought it on amazon. I will add that also, again gratitude, am still enlarging my vegan repertoire and need all the inspiration I can get from people like you…regards Paul…..

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    • Diane Smith

      January 4, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      Hi Paul, I’ve heard of salt that has an egg-like taste. Let us know how it tastes…

      Reply
  2. Rose

    June 13, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Hi! Thank you for the recipe, this is SO Good! I just made it, and I love it, so good.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      June 13, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      It’s turned out to be one of my favorites. I like adding shredded carrots, and eating it like a dip with crackers. Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
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