Caesar Salad with Crispy Tofu Croutons Recipe

Name: Caesar Salad with Crispy Tofu Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces soft silken tofu, drained; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving; 1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, drained; 1 small garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and freshly ground pepper; One 14-ounce package firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 romaine hearts (1 pound), torn into bite-size pieces

Servings: persons

6 ounces soft silken tofu, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, drained
1 small garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 14-ounce package firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 romaine hearts (1 pound), torn into bite-size pieces

1
In a blender, puree the silken tofu with the olive oil, lemon juice, the 1 1/2 tablespoons of Parmigiano, the anchovy, garlic, Worcestershire and mustard; season the dressing with salt and pepper.
2
Wrap the firm tofu in paper towels and press out some of the water.
3
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil until shimmering.
4
In a bowl, toss the tofu with the cornstarch until coated.
5
Add the cubes to the oil and fry over moderately high heat, turning once, until crisp, about 8 minutes.
6
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the croutons to a paper towellined plate; season with salt.
7
In a large bowl, toss the romaine with the dressing and two-thirds of the croutons.
8
Transfer the salad to plates and top with the remaining croutons.
9
Sprinkle with Parmigiano and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces soft silken tofu, drained, 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving, and more.

Yes, Caesar Salad with Crispy Tofu Croutons falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Caesar Salad with Crispy Tofu Croutons

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