Caesar Salad with Crispy Tofu and Homemade Croutons
Serves: 3-4 main dish servings
- 3 Hearts of Romaine, washed, dried & chopped
- ½ cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup homemade croutons
- 2 Tbsp olive or canola oil
- 1 10-oz package extra firm tofu, rinsed, drained and patted dry with paper towels
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- Salt & pepper
- Dressing to taste (recipe below)
- Cut tofu into ½ inch cubes and place in a medium bowl. Sprinkle tofu with salt & pepper and toss with the soy sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. After 1-2 minutes, add oil and tofu cubes (without residual soy sauce) to the pan.
- Let tofu brown for 3-4 minutes, then toss a few times until it browns on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove from heat.
- Place lettuce, cheese and croutons in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with a little dressing and toss to combine.
- Top salad with the tofu cubes and drizzle with more dressing to taste.
Recipe by Eating Made Easy at https://eating-made-easy.com/caesar-salad-crispy-tofu-homemade-croutons/
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