Panzanella-Style Tomato Salad with Tofu Croutons

Name: Panzanella-Style Tomato Salad with Tofu Croutons
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: ¼ cup (30 g) corn flour; ¼ cup (15 g) nutritional yeast flakes; 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, halved; 1 sage sprig, leaves only; 3 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges; 3 Lebanese cucumbers, cut into half-moons; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup (50 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 2 tsp capers, coarsely chopped; 3 tbsp (45 ml) red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, to taste

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Preparation 25 MIN

Cooking 10 MIN
Servings 4

Inspired by the classic panzanella salad, we've made it vegan and replaced the usual croutons with crisp tofu!

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Tofu Croutons

¼ cup (30 g) corn flour
¼ cup (15 g) nutritional yeast flakes
1 lb (450 g) firm tofu
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
4 garlic cloves, halved
1 sage sprig, leaves only

Salad

3 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
3 Lebanese cucumbers, cut into half-moons
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup (50 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
2 tsp capers, coarsely chopped
3 tbsp (45 ml) red wine vinegar
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, to taste

Preparation

Tofu Croutons

In a bowl, combine the corn flour and nutritional yeast.
On a work surface, cut the tofu into slices ½ inch (1 cm) thick, then cut the slices into small rectangles. Place in a bowl and add the lemon juice. Generously season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Let marinate for 5 minutes. Drain. Coat the tofu in the corn flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
In a large non-stick skillet over high heat, brown the tofu on all sides in the oil, along with the garlic and sage, until crispy. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel (see note).

Salad

In a large serving dish, arrange the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and tofu. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the salad. Garnish with parsley.