Tofu Egg Salad

Kozmic Blues's Note:

I really enjoyed this! It was inspired by a recipe I saw on Food 911. Careful with the cayenne. (I personally like it a little spicy, but use your own judgment) I also usually only make half of this recipe. (I'm the only one in the house who will actually EAT tofu!)

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 lbs firm tofu
• 1/2 cup soy mayonnaise (or regular, your choice)
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (I've used dried as well)
• 1/2 cup green onion, diced
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. I always drain my tofu first.
2. I cut it into 1/4s, wrap it in paper towels on a cookie sheet, with another one on top, weighted down with some heavy canned goods.
3. Let sit in refrigerator for 10-20 minutes.
4. Mash the tofu in a bowl with a wooden spoon.
5. Mix tofu well with remaining ingredients.
6. Chill and serve.

Reviews

[Bergy]

I am not a fan of tofu but I made this for a friend that is mostly vegetarian - I liked it and she loved it! I cut the recipe in half, used extra firm tofu and served it along side a lettuce, tomato & sweet onion salad with hot crispy rolls - excellent. I used the full amount of cayenne (I mean a 1/2 tsp plus a smidge for the half recipe). I did use "Hellman's Lite Mayo" instead of Soy Mayo. Excellent recipe, healthy and a nice change. You may have started to convert me to Tofu (I do like Tempeh) Thanks Koxmic Blues

[Mintara]

This was very good and I will definitely make it again. Instead of 2 lbs of firm tofu, I used only 1 lb, leaving the rest of the ingredients unchanged. Thanks!

[mchldinicola]

I grew up on Egg Salad. It was my favorite lunch as a kid for my mom to pack. When I thought of the idea of tofu egg salad at first, I didn't think it would be good at all. Surprisingly, I thought the recipe was great, a little extra salt and pepper to go with it, and throw it on a bagel in the morning. Great recipe and good egg replacement!!