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    Modified: Oct 5, 2023 · Published: Sep 30, 2017 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Crispy Tofu Salad with Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing

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    Even salad haters will love this Crispy Tofu Salad with Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing! It is sweet, savory, and indulgent!

    Crispy Tofu Salad with Sweet Mustard Dressing in a wood bowl.

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    After making some Baked Tofu Chicken Nuggets, I knew I had to make this Crispy Tofu Salad with Vegan Honey Mustard Mustard Dressing.

    The inspiration for it came from a restaurant that I used to work at many years ago. On the menu was a fried chicken salad with a honey mustard dressing.

    My version is a lot healthier because I used baked tofu nuggets in place of the fried chicken strips.  If you aren't that into salads, then this is the salad for you!

    The tofu is coated in almond milk and Dijon mustard, then baked in a breading of chickpea flour and nutritional yeast. When baked in breading, tofu becomes crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor, while Dijon mustard adds a tangy note.

    Then, I added sweet dried cranberries and sweet mustard dressing. The sweet ingredients compliment the savory baked tofu recipe nicely. This salad makes you feel like you are indulging, yet it is good for you.

    Having a variety of textures and colors helps to jazz up a salad: creamy avocado, crunchy almond bacon, creamy turmeric dressing, and juicy strawberries. Homemade croutons are another easy addition that adds crunch and flavor.

    I think the vegetable haters of the world just need to experiment to find out how they like their vegetables prepared. My personal favorite way of cooking vegetables is roasting them.

    Who says you can't have roasted veggies on a salad? One of my favorite Fall salads is a Roasted Beet and Butternut Squash Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing. I wouldn't have my beets any other way!

    Other recipes to try are my Buffalo Tofu Chickpea Salad and my Maple Mustard Tofu Sandwich.

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    • 🥗 Other Easy Salads
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is a hearty meal.
    • It is perfect for people who want something comforting, but healthy.
    • It is perfect for lunch or a weeknight dinner.

    🧾 Ingredients

    • Lettuce: I used Romaine lettuce. Use whatever variety or blend you like.
    • Onion: You could use red onion, sweet onion, or yellow onion.
    • Celery: Adds crunch.
    • Dried cranberries: You could also use dried cherries.
    • Baked tofu nuggets: I used my Homemade Baked Tofu Nuggets recipe.
    • Vegan honey mustard dressing: I used my Homemade Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing. You could also use store-bought dressing.
    • Tamari pumpkin and sunflower seeds: Add an umami flavor. I used my Tamari Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds recipe. You could also use plain toasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Step 1: Layer all the ingredients in two bowls.

    Step 2: Pour dressing on top.

    Crispy Tofu Salad with Sweet Mustard Dressing birds eye view.

    🍽 Serving

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    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How to make tofu crispy like a restaurant?

    One of the ways to make tofu crispy is to bread it and bake it like I did for this recipe.

    Can you eat crispy tofu cold?

    Yes, crispy tofu tastes great cold in this salad. You can also use hot crispy tofu in this salad.

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    If you tried this Crispy Tofu Salad with Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Crispy Tofu Salad with Sweet Mustard Dressing in a wood bowl.
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    Crispy Tofu Salad with Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing

    Even salad haters will love this Crispy Tofu Salad with Sweet Mustard Dressing! It is sweet, savory, and indulgent!
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 155kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 3 cups Romaine lettuce
    • ¼ cup sliced onion
    • 1 stalk celery chopped
    • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
    • Baked Tofu Nuggets sliced in half
    • 4 tablespoons Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
    • 2 tablespoons Tamari Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds (optional)
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    Instructions

    • In two bowls, place Romaine lettuce, sliced onion, chopped celery, dried cranberries, and tofu nuggets.
    • Drizzle sweet mustard dressing on top.

    Notes

    If you are using leftover tofu nuggets, bake them for a few minutes and they will crisp up again. Microwaving them will not keep them as crispy.
    Baked tofu nuggets are NOT included in the nutritional info since I didn't specify how much to use. You may want a lot or a little. However, you can find the nutritional amounts in that recipe. 
    I DID include the vegan honey mustard dressing in the nutritional info.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6230IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. courtney says

      October 05, 2017 at 12:09 pm

      That salad looks absolutely amazing!! I love crispy tofu and mustard dressings are my fav!

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 07, 2017 at 12:40 pm

        Thanks Courtney! They are my favorites too!

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    2. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

      October 04, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      This looks delicious! Love the mix of sweet and salty!

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 07, 2017 at 12:36 pm

        Thanks Marlynn!

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    3. Chelsea Pearl says

      October 04, 2017 at 11:29 am

      You had me at crispy tofu! Seriously, this looks amazing.

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 04, 2017 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks Chelsea!

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    4. Gayle | EverSimple Mom says

      October 04, 2017 at 3:34 am

      This looks really good. I`ve never been a big tofu eater but that`s more because I don`t know how to cook with it. I DO love salads though and this looks like a must-try.

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 04, 2017 at 8:17 am

        This is probably one of the best ways to cook tofu if you have had it and didn't like it. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Frying it with corn starch gives the same effect.

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