Just because you’re a vegetarian, doesn’t mean you have to live without the layered yummy goodness of a chef salad. While most people see a salad as an appetizer or side dish, a chef’s salad is always so incredibly filling, no other dishes are needed at this meal.
In this recipe, I replace the meat typical in a chef salad with tofu. Even plain cooked tofu works great in this salad, but for more flavorful options, try one of my many tofu recipes such as Maple Balsamic Tofu
Lemon Teriyaki Tofu
or Maple Marjoram Tofu
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of baby spinach leaves
- 4 pearl tomatoes
- 3 medium carrots
- ½ cucumber
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 2 boiled eggs
- 2 cups prepared tofu
- Chop the veggies by slicing the carrots crosswise, cut the tomatoes in half then slice into wedges, slice cucumber crosswise, then quarter cut sections.
- In a medium bowl layer half of the spinach, tomato, carrots, cucumber, cheese, and sunflower seeds. Repeat layering process with remaining halves of ingredients.
- Top with tofu and sliced boiled eggs.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one day.
I have found that salads tend to keep better in the fridge if they are in an airtight container and accompanied by a lone paper towel or napkin to soak up any additional moisture that may accumulate as the salad sits. Replace the paper towel as necessary when it begins to get damp.
sounds really tasty but I bet it would taste even better with a nice dressing like a homemade fresh and quick aioli 😉
check out my aioli recipe: https://steemit.com/food/@nolalumo/0oducb9x
it's a little basic, also whats the salad dressing? just seems like a hand full of ingredients layered...
Yes is so basic..maybe some chease inside the salate
Salad is my favorite too. Eating salads is a super-convenient way to work in a couple of servings of vegetables and/or fruit. Green salads are on the menu of almost every restaurant.
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nice photo.
Looks delicious! Great job!
Looks tasty. Are eggs vegetarian?
Good food 👌