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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Meal Prep

    Magical tofu egg salad for back to school

    Last Modified: Aug 20, 2020 by Becky Striepe

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    This recipe is sponsored by EZ Tofu Press. All opinions are 100% my own.

    This isn't your average tofu egg salad. Spiked with Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, and crunchy carrots, it is going to up your sandwich game.

    tofu egg salad in a white serving bowl with parsley garnish

    Oh my, y'all. Here in Atlanta, school is going to be virtual for at least the first three months. Managing virtual school while running a business is going to be a lot, and I'd rather not be scrambling for what to make my kid at lunchtime every day.

    Make-ahead lunches, like this tofu egg salad, are going to be a crucial part of our school-from-home meal prepping!

    More make-ahead lunches: Cold peanut noodle salad, Cranberry quinoa salad

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    This tofu egg salad is tangy, satisfying, and fresh. It's just the right pick-me-up to get you out of your sandwich-making rut. Fix a big batch tonight, and you’ll have quick lunches for days!

    Recipe notes

    Whether you're also trying to feed a kid every day while working from home or need something for your own weekday lunches, this salad is a great make-ahead to keep in the fridge. You can get four sandwiches out of a single batch, and it keeps for around three days in the fridge.

    block of tofu on a blue table with herbs, spices, and veggies in bowls on the table around it

    When you're making your Tofu "Egg" Salad, pressing that tofu is key, and I prefer pressing my tofu with my EZ Tofu Press. It's fast and it gets SO MUCH WATER OUT.

    overhead photo of pressing the tofu in the EZ Tofu Press on a white plate, hand is tightening one of the screws

    Getting the water out improves the texture, but it also makes this store so much better. If you've ever made tofu salad one day and found it a little bit watery the next, it's because you didn't press your tofu enough.

    As tofu sits, it will release its excess water into whatever container it's in, even if you've tossed it in dressing. So grab your EZ Tofu Press, and give your tofu a good pressing while you prep the rest of the ingredients for this recipe.

    Once the tofu is pressed, crumble it into a bowl with the other salad ingredients, and stir well.

    image collage showing crumbled tofu in a bowl, same bowl with other ingredients added, and the salad all mixed together

    To crumble the tofu, just get in there with clean hands, and literally just mush it into pieces. You aren't looking for a totally smooth mix. Like conventional egg salad, you want some texture! And, remember: the tofu will crumble even more as you mix it with the vegetables.

    This recipe does call for black salt (aka kala namak). If you've never used black salt, it has a sulphurous flavor, similar to eggs, and it's a great way to give tofu an "eggy" taste.

    hand picking up a ramekin of black salt from a table

    Despite the name, black salt is actually pink in color. You can sometimes find it in specialty grocery stores, or you can order it online. In a pinch, you can use sea salt in place of the black salt in this recipe. It will still be delicious! Just know that it won't have that same eggy taste.

    Serve this salad immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for three to four days in the fridge.

    hands holding a tofu egg salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato

    Serving suggestions

    I love this tofu salad as a meal prep. Make a batch on Sunday evening, and you've got the base for great lunches all week long!

    You can dish this up on whole grain bread with lettuce and tomato, as pictured, but that's not the only way to eat tofu salad! It's also lovely in a pita pocket or a wrap with whatever other veggies you like.

    If sandwiches aren't your thing, I've got you! I love eating this with crackers, bagel chips, or pita chips for dipping.

    This salad is also great as part of a larger salad! Scoop it up over your favorite greens and chopped, fresh veggies. If you want to get super decadent, throw some sliced avocado on top.

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    Tofu egg salad recipe

    This isn't your average tofu egg salad. Spiked with Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, and crunchy carrots, it is going to up your sandwich game.
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    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: tofu salad, vegan egg salad
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 268kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 1 block extra firm tofu - pressed and coarsely crumbled
    • ½ cup vegan mayo
    • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce - or your favorite hot sauce, or more or less, to taste
    • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley - loosely packed
    • ¼ cup chopped green onion - green and white parts
    • ½ cup minced carrot
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • 2 teaspoons turmeric
    • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon black salt - or sea salt, if you can't find black salt

    Instructions

    • Combine all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl, stirring well to combine. Serve in a sandwich, pita, wrap, or over salad greens.

    Equipment

    • EZ Tofu Press

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    Notes

    Black salt gives this tofu egg salad an "eggy" flavor. If you can't find it, you can use sea salt instead.
    Serve this salad immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for three to four days in the fridge.
    Serving suggestions: in a sandwich, pita, or wrap; over salad greens; with crackers, bagel chips, or pita chips for dipping

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Tofu egg salad recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    268
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    15
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    0.5
    g
    Sodium
     
    596
    mg
    25
    %
    Potassium
     
    335
    mg
    10
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    3178
    IU
    64
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    10
    mg
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    68
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    1. VIVIAN L

      February 18, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      This was a hit at the playgroup today with the moms who are all non vegan. It is just too tasty not to use whether for a vegan crowd or not.
      My one year old loves this stuff. It is great to have another easy mushy protein to give him. Thanks for this easy to use recipe and the post about preschool lunches.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 20, 2019 at 10:03 am

        Oh yay! Thank you so much Vivian - it's always a delight to hear about kids and non-vegans digging my recipes, too. Thank you for taking the time to come back and rate and comment!

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    2. SuryaSmiles

      September 14, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this! Thank you!

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    3. SuryaSmiles

      September 14, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      I made this last week, when I first say it. I love it! I didn’t add the sriracha b3csuse I didn’t hav3 it. I added fresh chives because I didn’t have the spring onions, used dry parsley because I didn’t have fresh. It was so yummy! Vegan for 15 years and counting!

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    4. Kay

      September 04, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great idea! I don't eat eggs but I could totally try this! Thanks for the tip about pressing the tofu! I have never used or eaten tofu before so that was a good tip to know! xoxoxo #ShesaCreative

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      • Becky Striepe

        September 05, 2018 at 3:41 pm

        Thank you, Kay!

        Reply
    5. Dianne

      September 04, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      This looks like my ultimate lunch! I love that you toasted it, because there's nothing sadder than a pita that falls apart before you're done with your sandwich.

      Reply

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