Eggless Salad

I have to admit I was a little nervous to try this recipe but I was shocked at how good this salad was and tastes like the original version!  Black salt is the secret ingredient here and really does make tofu taste like eggs!  I had trouble finding it locally so just ended up ordering online.  It was well worth it!!  It's fun to try new things :)

 

You can find the recipe on page 74 of Everyday Happy Herbivore or online here.

Serves 6

Eggless Salad Ingredients

 

• 12 ounces extra-firm tofu
• 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 whole celery stalks, minced
• 1¼ tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1½ tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp relish (dill pickle)
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ¼ tsp mild curry powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black salt
• 2 tbsp vegan mayo (fat-free)

 

Eggless Salad Instructions 

 

1. If using firm tofu, press for at least 20 minutes.  I do this by taking the tofu block out of the package, wrapping the block in a kitchen towel, placing between 2 cutting boards, and then placing heavy books on top.
2. Give extra-firm tofu a good squeeze before starting. Crumble tofu into a large mixing bowl.
3. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined. Let set for a few minutes (this allows the flavor to merge but also enhances the yellow coloring).
4. Stir again. Taste, adjusting spices as necessary. Add black pepper to taste and serve.
5. I used the fat-free vegan mayo from Everyday Happy Herbivore Cookbook (page 272). However, Nasoya makes a commercial fat-free vegan mayo and there are several low fat varieties by other brands.  I'm including the recipe below:

 

Vegan Mayo Ingredients

• 1 12.3 oz pkg Mori-Nu tofu
• 2-3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp distilled white vinegar
• lemon juice, to taste
• agave nectar, to taste

Vegan Mayo Instructions

1. In a blender or small food processor, blend tofu with Dijon and vinegar until smooth and creamy.
2. Add a few drops of lemon juice and a few drops of agave nectar and blend again.
3. Taste and add more lemon juice, agave nectar, or Dijon as needed or desired.
4. Chill until you're ready to use.