KALE CAESAR SALAD WITH TOFU CROUTONS & KALAMATA CAESAR DRESSING
This 100% vegetarian Caesar salad gets its incredible flavor from its pretty purple kalamata olive dressing. And move over, bread ... tofu croutons are in town, and they're freakin' delicious.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the tofu croutons. Remove the block of tofu from its packaging and drain the water. Press the tofu by laying a half dozen or so paper towels on a dinner plate and placing the tofu on top. Add a couple more paper towels and top with 4 or 5 more dinner plates. Let sit for 20-30 minutes, checking occasionally to move the plates if they're off balance. Or, much easier, use a tofu press!
- Set the tofu on a cutting board and cut it into crouton-size pieces, about 3/4-inch big.
- Heat the grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. On a large plate or in a shallow baking dish, combine the corn starch, garlic powder, and salt with a fork. Working in batches, dredge the tofu in the corn starch mixture, turning to coat evenly. Carefully add tofu to hot oil in skillet. Cook on medium-high for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to brown most sides. Remove tofu from pan and place on several paper towels, blotting to remove excess oil.
- Make the dressing. To a food processor or high-power blender, add the olives, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, vinegar, Worchestershire sauce, and pepper. Pulse until smooth, about 30 seconds. Drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth and creamy, about 15-20 seconds more.
- Prepare the salad. Add the kale to a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss well to coat all of the leaves. Top with the tofu croutons and a few shavings of Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve with additional lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.
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Anna Seekings
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover kale.
amit604
[email protected]This salad is a good option for a light lunch or dinner.
Oh God
[email protected]This salad is a good source of protein and fiber.
Mashele Mash
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Safi khan
[email protected]This salad is easy to make and customizable to your own taste.
Imran Akram
[email protected]This salad is a healthy and delicious option.
Marsha Batchelor
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover tofu.
shoval zohar
[email protected]This salad was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
sydney oof
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.
Fahad Niazi
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the tofu croutons added a nice crunch.
Amber Bunnell
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used store-bought croutons instead of making my own, and it was still delicious.
Ibraheeman Jalloh
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. The dressing is so good, I could drink it! And the tofu croutons are a great way to use up leftover tofu.
Eisha Westlife
[email protected]This salad was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the tofu croutons added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!