This cool spin on the traditional Caesar is not just lighter—it’s also a chic, youthful and fun way to get your protein and veggies.
Gluten-Free Tofu Caesar Salads
- Prep Time 40 min
- Total 40 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 14
Ingredients
Dressing
- 8 oz soft silken tofu, drained in fine mesh strainer
- 2 small cloves garlic
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free white miso
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salad
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 12 oz firm tofu, drained thoroughly, patted dry, cut into 3/4x1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, ribs removed, torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups)
- 1 English (seedless) cucumber, ends removed, cut in half then in thin strips (using vegetable peeler)
- 2 oz shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Step1In blender, place Dressing ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
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Step2In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add firm tofu; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Add salt; toss to coat. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
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Step3Meanwhile, in large bowl, place lettuce and cucumber. Add 1 cup of the dressing; toss to coat.* Divide among 8 serving plates; top with firm tofu and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
110
Calories
6g
Total Fat
9g
Protein
6g
Total Carbohydrate
2g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 110
- Calories from Fat
- 50
- Total Fat
- 6g
- 9%
- Saturated Fat
- 2g
- 9%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 5mg
- 2%
- Sodium
- 430mg
- 18%
- Potassium
- 310mg
- 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 6g
- 2%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 8%
- Sugars
- 2g
- Protein
- 9g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 80%
- 80%
- Vitamin C
- 8%
- 8%
- Calcium
- 20%
- 20%
- Iron
- 10%
- 10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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