Caesar Salad with Tofu Croutons
From: Diabetic LivingThis heart healthy side salad recipe is loaded with soy. It has tofu in the dressing and croutons and uses soybean oil as well.
Servings: 10 (1-cup) side-dish servings
Total: 35 mins
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Ingredients
2/3 cup firm cubed silken-style tofu (fresh bean curd)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
3 cloves garlic, halved
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup soybean cooking oil
10 cups torn romaine
2 cups cut-up red, yellow, and/or orange cherry and/or pear tomatoes
1/4 cup pitted kalamata or ripe olives, cut up
1 recipe Tofu Croutons (see recipe below)
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
Directions
1. For dressing, in a food processor or blender, combine silken-style tofu, lemon juice, the water, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cover and process or blend until smooth, scraping down side as needed. With processor or blender running, slowly add the 1/4 cup cooking oil in a steady stream. If necessary, stir in additional water to thin dressing. Set aside.
2. To serve, in a very large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes, olives, and Tofu Croutons. Add dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 10 (1-cup) side-dish servings.
Tofu Croutons
Use a paper towel to pat dry 8 ounces extra-firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd). Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon soybean cooking oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add tofu to skillet. Cook tofu cubes, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until tofu forms a golden crust on all sides. Drain tofu croutons well on paper towels. Makes about 1-1/2 cups croutons.
Use a paper towel to pat dry 8 ounces extra-firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd). Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon soybean cooking oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add tofu to skillet. Cook tofu cubes, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until tofu forms a golden crust on all sides. Drain tofu croutons well on paper towels. Makes about 1-1/2 cups croutons.
Make-Ahead Directions
Prepare Tofu Croutons. Let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours. To serve warm, heat in a 300 degree F oven about 15 minutes.
Prepare Tofu Croutons. Let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours. To serve warm, heat in a 300 degree F oven about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 122, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 124 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Medium-Fat Meat .5, Fat 1.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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