OMG you guys… This Curried Tofu Salad is SO GOOD and SO PERFECT for summer. So good, in fact, that I made twice in a row because after after it was gone, I still wanted more. It’s incredibly fast to prepare (ten minutes, max), very cold and refreshing, light yet surprisingly filling, inexpensive, and so nom-nom delicious! And the best part is that there is no need to press the tofu or any of the other usually arduous steps required when making tofu dishes. Just mix everything together and enjoy.
![This cold, refreshing, and highly flavored Curried Tofu Salad is the perfect quick fix for summer or cold-pack lunch. Budgetbytes.com A cracker being dipped into Curried Tofu Salad](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Curried-Tofu-Salad-V1.jpg)
How to Serve Curried Tofu Salad
Just like with any type of chicken or egg salad, you can stuff this into a tortilla to make a wrap, scoop it up with crackers, serve it over a bed of greens, or just go at it with a spoon (that’s how I ate it for lunch today). So, you can make a batch and eat it a different way each day throughout the week. :)
What Type of Tofu Should I Use?
I highly suggest using extra firm tofu for this instead of just firm tofu. The extra firmness gives this salad a little body so that it’s not just a mushy mess. I also have to note that not all brands of tofu are created equal. I’ve made this with two different brands so far (Soy Boy and Simply Organic) and they differed in firmness and flavor, despite both being “extra firm.” I definitely preferred the Soy Boy, although I gobbled up the Simply Organic just as readily.
What Kind of Curry Powder is Best?
Curry powders can vary quite a bit from brand to brand, so you may need to experiment a little to find one that you like the best. You can use any type of curry powder for this recipe, including hot or mild varieties. If you’d like to try making your own curry powder, try this recipe for Easy Homemade Curry Powder from Spiceitupp.com.
Other Add-In Ideas
If you want even more texture in your salad, you can add in a variety of other ingredients that you may have on hand. I wouldn’t go out of my way to purchase these specifically for the salad, but if I had them on hand I would toss them in: finely diced red onion, shredded carrot, sliced almonds, cashews, diced celery, sliced green onions, or dried mango.
Substitutions
I know, I know, some of you just can not do cilantro. While I do believe the cilantro offers a unique freshness to this salad, I suppose I’ll be okay if you using sliced green onion instead. ;) They have totally different flavors, but green onion does also add an element of freshness.
You can use plain traditional yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt if needed, just be aware that your dressing will not be quite as thick.
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Curried Tofu Salad
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise ($0.41)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt ($0.71)
- 1 tsp lemon juice ($0.20)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.03)
- 1 tsp honey (0.04)
- 1/2 Tbsp curry powder ($0.15)
- 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro ($0.12)
- 14 oz. extra firm tofu ($1.79)
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from its package and allow it to drain in a colander as you prepare the dressing.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, curry powder, salt, and chopped cilantro.
- Crumble the drained tofu into the bowl with the dressing, then stir to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until you’re ready to eat.
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How to Make Curried Tofu Salad – Step by Step Photos
![Drain Tofu](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Drain-Tofu.jpg)
Remove a 14oz. block of extra firm tofu from its package and allow it to drain in a colander as you prepare the dressing for the salad.
![Curried Tofu Salad Dressing Ingredients](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Curried-Tofu-Salad-Sauce-Ingredients.jpg)
To prepare the dressing, stir together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 Tbsp curry powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
![Add Chopped Cilantro to curried salad dressing](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Add-Chopped-Cilantro.jpg)
Then stir in about 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
![Add Crumble Tofu to Dressing](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Crumble-Tofu.jpg)
Crumble the block of tofu into the bowl…
![Finished Curried Tofu Salad](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Finished-Curried-Tofu-Salad.jpg)
Then just stir everything together! That’s it! I had a hard time not eating it straight out of the bowl…
![This cold, refreshing, and highly flavored Curried Tofu Salad is the perfect quick fix for summer or cold-pack lunch. Budgetbytes.com A bowl of Curried Tofu Salad surrounded by crackers](https://www.budgetbytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Curried-Tofu-Salad-above.jpg)
I love this Curried Tofu Salad when it’s ice cold. SO GOOD. And, to my surprise, the flavor did not get more dull with overnight refrigeration. #win
OMG so quick so easy so good. Really, you gotta try this one. I didn’t have cilantro so I added chopped celery to up the egg salad feel and it was terrific. This, crackers, cantaloupe and BB creamy cucumbers and a summer lunch was done
Hi! Should I press the tofu or just simply drain in a colander?