Grilled Tofu with a Mediterranean Chopped Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Tofu with a Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 3 cloves garlic minced; 2 teaspoons oregano dried; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste; 14 ounces tofu extra-firm, water packed; 2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced; 1 cup cucumbers diced seedless; 1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 1/4 cup parsley leaves coarsely chopped fresh; 1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 x black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons oregano dried
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper freshly ground to taste
14 ounces tofu extra-firm, water packed
2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced
1 cup cucumbers diced seedless
1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped
1/4 cup parsley leaves coarsely chopped fresh
1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 x black pepper to taste

1
Preheat grill.
2
Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
3
Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture for basting.
4
Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry.
5
Cut the block crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick slices and place in a shallow glass dish.
6
Add remaining marinade and turn to coat.
7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 8 hours.
8
Meanwhile, make Mediterranean Chopped Salad.
9
Lightly oil the grill rack (hold a piece of oil-soaked paper towel with tongs and rub it over the grate).
10
Drain the tofu, discarding marinade.
11
Grill the tofu over medium-high heat, basting occasionally with reserved lemon juice mixture, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
12
Serve immediately, topped with the salad.
13
Mediterranean Chopped Salad:
14
Combine tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, parsley, olives, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; toss gently to mix.
15
Serve within 1 hour.

158

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin, 3 cloves garlic minced, 2 teaspoons oregano dried, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tofu with a Mediterranean Chopped Salad 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.

Grilled Tofu with a Mediterranean Chopped Salad

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