Tofu Egg Salad

by Lisa Apfelberg

A perfect sandwich for a picnic... or just a quick and easy lunch! This egg salad is made out of tofu instead of eggs. It's also great on top of a bagel or a salad.


Ingredients

1 16-ounce block medium firm tofu, drained

4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise (may add more if you desire more creamy)

1 ½ tablespoons nutritional yeast

1 rib celery, finely sliced

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¾ teaspoon kala namak or black salt

¼ teaspoon turmeric for yellow color (and health properties)

Black pepper to taste


Instructions
  1. Once tofu is dry (you can drain the water by using a tofu press – or make one using two cutting boards and a cookbook for weight – for about 30 minutes), cut it into small squares. *Note that some people prefer to cut half into small squares and mash the other half as a way to mimic egg based egg salad more but we prefer to chop all of it into small pieces.
  2. Finely slice the celery
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients and then add the chopped tofu and celery and mix together well.
  4. Add to top a lettuce salad or make sandwiches with your favorite bread.

Notes
  1. Serve with gluten-free bread if needed.

Blueberry Pancakes (WFPB) These delicious blueberry pancakes are super fluffy and you wouldn’t even know they’re actually good for you! Breakfast
Sweet Potato Breakfast Muffins (WFPB) These fluffy muffins use sweet potato and whole wheat flour, making them the perfect light and nutritious breakfast to-go. Breakfast
Matzah Bake This version of a Passover lasagna will be a hit at your Seder, and you’ll be tempted to make... Main
Cheesecake Dip (WFPB) This dairy-free dip is tastes like cheesecake but is made from tofu! It’s a great dip for fruit, pretzels,... Dessert
Spinach Noodle Kugel A twist on traditional sweet kugel, this is a savory kugel with spinach. Dairy and egg-free, easy and quick... Main
Tofu Egg Salad A perfect sandwich for a picnic… or just a quick and easy lunch! This egg salad is made out... Main
Vegan Cream Cheese (WFPB) This easy, creamy vegan cream cheese is super easy to make and packed with protein! Customize with add-ins like... Appetizer
Vegan Chicken (Seitan) Experience the ultimate succulent meaty texture and flavor with my seitan-based vegan chicken recipe. This plant-based alternative rivals the... Main
Vegan Shawarma Vegan Shawarma: A delicious, fast-to-make, and healthy plant-based version of the beloved Middle Eastern classic. Packed with savory, aromatic... Main
Vegan Baklava with Rosewater Syrup and Pistachios This divine baklava recipe features layers upon layers of crispy, golden-brown phyllo pastry that is generously stuffed with a... Dessert
Vegan Apple Cider Donuts Absolutely perfect donut shop-style cider donuts made entirely plant-based! Check out the complete step-by-step guide to making these Vegan... Dessert
Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice You’ll relish every scrumptious morsel of this delectable vegan kimchi fried rice (or kimchi bokkeum bap), bursting with bold... Main