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Creamy Tofu Salad

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Creamy Tofu SaladRomulo Yanes

This looks and tastes like egg salad, even though it's made with tofu.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (14-oz) package firm tofu, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Accompaniments: sandwich bread; lettuce leaves; sliced tomato

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely mash tofu with a fork in a bowl, then let drain in a sieve set over another bowl, about 15 minutes (discard liquid).

    Step 2

    While tofu drains, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, turmeric, and mustard in bowl, then stir in tofu, celery, chives, salt, and pepper.

TagsSaladTofuChiveHerbs & SpicesMainLunchDinnerDairy FreeVegetarianWeeknight MealsEasy30 Minutes or LessNo-CookGourmet

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