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Gluten-Free Tofu Caesar Salads

Updated Mar 6, 2025
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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
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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

  • Step 
    1
    In blender, place Dressing ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In 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.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, 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
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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