Wasabi Caesar Salad With Sesame-Tofu Croutons Recipe

Name: Wasabi Caesar Salad With Sesame-Tofu Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CROUTONS:; 8 ounces, weight Extra Firm Tofu; 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Tamari Or Soy Sauce; 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs; 1/8 teaspoons Ground Sea Salt; 1/8 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; FOR THE DRESSING:; 3/4 cups Raw Cashews, Soaked In Water At Least 3-4 Hours (Preferably Overnight), Drained; 1 Tablespoon Tahini; 1 teaspoon Wasabi Paste; 1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast; 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard; 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 teaspoons Tamari Or Soy Sauce; 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Caper Juice (juice From Jar Of Capers); 1/4 cups Water; FOR THE SALAD:; 3 Romaine Lettuce Hearts, Broken Into Pieces

Servings: persons

FOR THE CROUTONS:
8 ounces, weight Extra Firm Tofu
1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Tamari Or Soy Sauce
1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1/8 teaspoons Ground Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
FOR THE DRESSING:
3/4 cups Raw Cashews, Soaked In Water At Least 3-4 Hours (Preferably Overnight), Drained
1 Tablespoon Tahini
1 teaspoon Wasabi Paste
1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 teaspoons Tamari Or Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Caper Juice (juice From Jar Of Capers)
1/4 cups Water
FOR THE SALAD:
3 Romaine Lettuce Hearts, Broken Into Pieces

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For the croutons:
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Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes, pat dry with a few paper towels (being careful not to smash them). Add tofu into a medium bowl. Add oil, garlic, tamari, panko breadcrumbs, sea salt and pepper, and stir to coat.
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Place tofu cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 400u00b0F for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until tofu is brown and firm.
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For the Caesar dressing:
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Add all dressing ingredients into a food processor or blender. Blend until creamy.
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For the salad:
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Into a large bowl, add romaine lettuce. Drizzle with dressing, adding 1/2 cup at a time then stirring until desired taste is reached. Top with croutons and serve immediately.
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Note: If you are not planning to serve immediately, keep dressing separate until ready to serve.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CROUTONS:, 8 ounces, weight Extra Firm Tofu, 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Wasabi Caesar Salad With Sesame-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.

Wasabi Caesar Salad With Sesame-Tofu Croutons

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