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Crispy Buffalo Tofu with Creamy Caesar Salad

Crispy Buffalo Tofu with Creamy Caesar Salad for Flavor Lovers

Crispy Buffalo Tofu with Creamy Caesar Salad is a zesty vegetarian dish that transforms tofu and salad into a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy Buffalo Tofu Ingredients
  • 1 block Firm or Extra-Firm Tofu Press before cooking
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil For frying
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For sauce
  • 1/2 cup Hot Sauce (Buffalo-style) Choose your favorite
Salad Ingredients
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Chopped
  • 1 cup Croutons
  • 1/2 cup Caesar Dressing To taste
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional

Equipment

  • Non-Stick Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • heavy object for pressing tofu

Method
 

Tofu Preparation
  1. Press tofu by removing excess moisture using a kitchen towel and a heavy object for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Cut pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and toss with cornstarch, soy sauce, avocado oil, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high, add avocado oil, and fry tofu cubes for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Melt butter in a small saucepan, stir in hot sauce, mixing until smooth.
  5. Transfer crispy tofu to a bowl, drizzle with buffalo sauce, and toss until coated.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a serving bowl, mix chopped Romaine lettuce and croutons, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and toss to combine.
  2. Top salad with buffalo-coated tofu and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, enjoy the dish right after preparation to maintain the crunch of the tofu and freshness of the salad.

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