Tofu steak salad is my new obsession this summer! I'm always looking for something that tastes great and can last me the rest of the day. I tend to get up with the chickens at the crack of dawn and don't always have time to stop until dinner. So, it's great to have simple and satisfying meals to stay full. Especially because I'm not particularly fond of power bars or running out for fast food in the middle of the day!
Tofu steaks are also quick and easy to throw together. This recipe combines lightly fried tofu with lettuce and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa. It's incredibly a light with citrusy undertones and one of my favorite things to eat in the morning. I've been making tofu steak salads all summer and I just can't get enough of them!
It also might look like I put a lot of work into this, but the tomatillo salsa can be prepared ahead of time and only takes about a half hour. Lettuce takes no time at all to shred. And tofu steak only takes about 15 minutes to make. It's a great way to mix up scrambled eggs and is entirely vegan.
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Variations of Tofu Steak Salad
I am predominantly vegetarian and will put eggs in just about anything... But there's something about a good tofu steak in the morning that just hits the spot! It's quick and easy to fry, without having to add too much oil or fat. It's a lot lighter and oftentimes more filling than eggs. I also never have the inclination to add copious amounts of butter or cheese! With eggs, sometimes you can feel like something is missing. But tofu pairs so well with salad and other fresh produce.
This tofu steak salad combines lightly fried tofu with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa and Homemade Guacamole. It's incredibly filling and refreshing. Tofu steak salads are one of my favorite recipes to throw together when I'm feeling like indulging, without the guilt! If you have salsa and guacamole on hand, it also takes no time at all to make. Otherwise, roasted tomatillo salsa requires about a half hour to cook and guacamole takes just a matter of minutes in a food processor. Feel free to mix and match in your own dips and toppings of choice, though. This is a perfect recipe to utilize what you have on hand and make it your own!
Making the Roasted Tomatillo Salsa takes about a half hour. It requires an air fryer, food processor, and about a pound of tomatillos. Although any salsa of choice works in its stead.
In this recipe, I also added Guacamole. You can buy this in stores, but I much prefer to make it homemade! It's incredibly simple only takes a matter of minutes to prepare.
Fry Tofu
Drain the tofu and wrap in paper towels to absorb the moisture.It's important to absorb as much water out of the tofu as you can. Oil is less dense than water, so the molecules repel one another. With cold ingredients, this causes separation. When you're frying, though, this can cause boiling hot oil to spray back at you.
Meanwhile, preheat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
When the skillet has preheated and the majority of the water has absorbed into the paper towels, carefully add the tofu to the skillet. Fry until golden brown. This should take about 2-4 minutes. Rotate until all sides are evenly fried.Remove from heat and wrap again in paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
Assemble Salad
Chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice banana peppers.
Lay down a bed of lettuce and tofu. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. And top with salsa.
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
For a more in-depth article on preparing tofu, check out my article on The Fundamentals of Fried Tofu. High heat oil and a precise cooking temperature are important to keep the tofu from drying out or burning.
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