# @kalejunkie on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C7M0fdnpNaw
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36609482-kalejunkie-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-05-20T18:31:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nicole Keshishian | KALEJUNKIE® (@kalejunkie) — https://gondola.cc/kalejunkie

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#ad CAESAR SALAD WITH CRISPY TOFU “CROUTONS” 🥗 let me tell you, you need this salad in your life for your next outdoor gathering! Now I think we all know that I don’t work with tofu all that often, but that’s about to change, thanks to this partnership with @u.s.soy, that is giving me all the reason to play with tofu and experiment with all of its versatile uses! Did you know that a 3 oz serving of tofu provides 7 grams of plant-based protein and includes all 9 and essential amino acids required for a healthy diet? Now you do! Make sure to head to @hungry_jona to see what he has made for our collective outdoor gathering!⁣
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Caesar Salad with Crispy Tofu “Croutons” ⁣
Dressing:⁣
3/4 cup Greek style vegan yogurt (or regular Greek yogurt)⁣
1/4 cup nutritional yeast⁣
1 lemon, juiced⁣
1 tsp Dijon mustard⁣
3 clove garlic, minced⁣
2 tbsp fresh dill⁣
salt and pepper, to taste⁣
Tofu:⁣
1 block extra firm tofu⁣
1/2 cup cornstarch/arrowroot/tapioca flour⁣
1 tsp garlic powder⁣
Pinch kosher salt⁣
1/4 cup avocado oil⁣
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Salad: ⁣
2 heads romaine lettuce, finely chopped⁣
1 bunch lacinato (dino) kale, finely chopped⁣
1 cup baby tomatoes, halved or quartered⁣
3/4 cup parm cheese, grated (or vegan parm)⁣
1/3 cup sunflower seeds (optional)⁣
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Prepare dressing. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Open the block of tofu and cut in half lengthwise. Add a paper towel to a large plate and the two tofu halves. Add two paper towels on top, followed by another plate. Wait 5-6 minutes until much of the liquid has absorbed and cut into cubes. In a medium bowl, add the cornstarch, garlic powder and salt. Mix well then add a handful of the tofu cubes and coat well. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu cubes, in batches. Let cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes then gently flip to the other side and cook until crispy. Repeat in batches as necessary until all tofu is cooked and crispy. Next, assemble the salad. Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. Add crispy croutons and pour dressing on top. Toss to coat well and add freshly shaved parmesan cheese on top. ⁣
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#tofu #PlantBased #veganrecipes #vegancaesar #saladrecipes

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