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Crispy Tofu Salad with Chipotle Dressing

URL: https://cozypeachkitchen.com/crispy-tofu-salad-with-chipotle-dressing/

Ingredients

Tofu

  • 14 ounce extra-firm tofu
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Pickled Onions

  • ½ medium red onion
  • cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Chipotle Lime Ranch Dressing

  • 5.3 ounce plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1-2 units chipotle chili pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • to taste salt

Salad Assembly

  • 7 ounces romaine lettuce
  • 1 ear sweet corn
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper
  • 15 ounce black beans
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 ounces tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and press the tofu for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare pickled onions by combining diced onion, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt in a jar; shake and set aside.
  3. Mix oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl, then add torn tofu and toss to coat.
  4. Spread the tofu on a sheet pan and roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through until crispy.
  5. Make the chipotle dressing by blending Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and salt until smooth.
  6. Slice the romaine, corn, and bell pepper, and rinse the black beans.
  7. Assemble the salad by combining romaine, corn, bell pepper, black beans, roasted tofu, and pumpkin seeds; add pickled onions and drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
3 servings
Calories
459
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
52g
Total protein
28g
Sodium
482mg
Cholesterol
6mg

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