How many calories are in Tofu Salad?
Tofu Salad has about 365 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Tofu Salad is a Salads international recipe with 365 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
365 kcal
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1
Protein
27.8 g
About This Recipe
Tofu Salad is a salads recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around lemon juice, tofu, and broccoli.
Like most enduring salads recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 365 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 20 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Tofu Salad worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Boil water in a pot.
In the meantime, cut the broccoli into small florets, peel and dice the carrot.
Once boiling, add the carrot with a pinch of salt.
After three minutes, add the broccoli.
After 3-4 minutes, everything will be well cooked. Remove and drain.
In the meantime, drain the tofu and dice.
You can eat it raw, or you can brown over medium heat in a non-stick pan.
Chop the red onion and cut the tomato and the lettuce leaves into pieces. If you want, you con soak the onion in salted water to reduce its bitterness.
For the dressing, mix the almond milk with the lemon juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Put the lettuce, tomato, onion, tofu, carrot and broccoli on a plate.
Pour the dressing, sprinkle with paprika and serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
365
Protein
27.8g
Carbs
43.7g
Fat
21.2g
Fiber
12.5g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Tofu Salad can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tofu Salad has about 365 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Tofu Salad takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 20 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Tofu Salad can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can use a plant-based version of Almond Milk. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Tofu Salad can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Tofu Salad is best enjoyed fresh and does not freeze well, since its texture changes once thawed. Keep it in the fridge and eat it within a day or two instead.
Tofu Salad is usually served cold or at room temperature, so it rarely needs reheating. If you prefer it warm, heat it gently and briefly so it does not overcook.
Yes. Tofu Salad is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Tofu Salad. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Tofu Salad is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Tofu Salad is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Tofu Salad is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Tree Nut, and Soy. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Tofu Salad can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Tofu Salad already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 27.8 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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