Caesar Salad with Roasted Asian-Flavored Tofu

Name: Caesar Salad with Roasted Asian-Flavored Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces tofu extra-firm, 1 package, drained; 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoons miso paste any kind; 4 cloves garlic or to taste, minced; 2 slices bread crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, prefer whole wheat; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 6 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoons miso paste; 1 clove garlic or to taste, minced; 8 1/2 cups romaine lettuce torn into bite size; 2 1/2 cups radicchio torn into bite size; ⅓ cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

14 ounces tofu extra-firm, 1 package, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons miso paste any kind
4 cloves garlic or to taste, minced
2 slices bread crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, prefer whole wheat
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons miso paste
1 clove garlic or to taste, minced
8 1/2 cups romaine lettuce torn into bite size
2 1/2 cups radicchio torn into bite size
⅓ cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

1
Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven, preheat oven to 425F.
2
Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
For the tofu:
4
Pat tofu dry with a clean kitchen papper towel and cut into 3/4 inch cubes.
5
Mix together lemon juice, miso and garlic in a large bowl until well blended.
6
Gently toss in the tofu until well coated..
7
Arrange the tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
8
Bake on the upper oven rack, turning about 3 times, until browned, for about 20 minutes.
9
For the croutons:
10
Add bread, oil, pepper and salt in a medium bowl, and gently toss until well combined.
11
Place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
12
Bake on the lower oven rack, turning two times, until browned and crisp, for about 14 minutes.
13
For the dressing and salad:
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Add oil, lemon juice, miso and garlic in a large bowl, and whisk until well blended.
15
Toss in lettuce and radicchio until evenly coated.
16
Top the tofu and croutons, sprinkle with parmesan.
17
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces tofu extra-firm, 1 package, drained, 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed, 2 tablespoons miso paste any kind, 4 cloves garlic or to taste, minced, and more.

Yes, Caesar Salad with Roasted Asian-Flavored Tofu 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!