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. I like this tofu press. You can also press the drained tofu between paper towels or a thin cloth towel and topped with a heavy object for 5 minutes.
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. I also like to add a little of the pickle juice to enhance and meld the flavors.
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.
Enjoy these light and healthy sandwiches:
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!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Passive Time | 20 minutes |
Servings
Serving Size |
people
2 pieces bread, 1/4 mixture |
- 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 Tbl homemade mayonnaise or vegan store-bought
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp turmeric or curry powder
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- 8 pieces whole grain or low oil sourdough bread
- tomato sliced
- 1 medium avocado sliced (optional)
- lettuce or sprouts
Ingredients
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- 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.
Salt not included
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…..
Hi Paul, I’ve heard of salt that has an egg-like taste. Let us know how it tastes…
Hi! Thank you for the recipe, this is SO Good! I just made it, and I love it, so good.
It’s turned out to be one of my favorites. I like adding shredded carrots, too and to eat it like a dip with crackers. Glad you enjoyed it. ????