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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers

    Modified: May 15, 2025 · Published: Aug 14, 2021 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.

    Tarragon Tofu Salad

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    This vegan Tarragon Tofu Salad is packed with flavor. Put in a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce. It has crunchy cashews and spicy mustard.

    Tarragon Tofu Salad in a sandwich close up.

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    "Made this but used real mayo. I'm not vegan. I allowed it to marinate overnight and OMG, it is so delicious! This could convert the most diehard tofu-hater! - Mary"

    This Tarragon Tofu Salad was inspired by a recipe I found in a Wild Oats flyer years ago before Whole Foods bought it. The original recipe had chicken and regular mayonnaise. I veganized it and changed the ingredient amounts.

    Tarragon adds a wonderful anise scent and flavor. In some recipes, you can use either fresh or dried herbs. This is not one of them. Fresh is best.

    Celery and cashews add crunch, and lemon juice and zest add brightness.

    I recently went on vacation and took this with me. The roasted cashews stayed crunchy for quite a few days.

    Another recipe to try is my Curried Tofu Salad recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 💭 Tip
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🥪 Other Vegan Sandwiches
    • 📋 Recipe
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is made in minutes.
    • It is perfect for a brown bag lunch, potluck, or quick weeknight meal.
    • It has the perfect balance of flavors.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Tofu salad ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Vegan mayo: I used Vegenaise vegan mayo because it is rich and creamy. Use your favorite. You could even use a Homemade Vegan Mayo recipe.
    • Ground mustard: Adds spice. You also use bottled mustard.
    • Mustard seeds: Add more spice.
    • Lemon juice: Fresh is best. I do not recommend store-bought lemon juice because it contains additives.
    • Lemon zest: Adds an extra lemony flavor. Make sure to zest before juicing the lemons.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness and balances out flavors.
    • Firm tofu: I used firm tofu packaged in water found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. You could also use extra firm tofu.
    • Roasted cashews: I recommend roasted cashews for this recipe because it goes well with the other flavors. If you need a substitute, you could use roasted peanuts. You could even use my Tamari Sunflower Seeds recipe.
    • Celery: Adds crunch and flavor.
    • Red onion: I prefer red onion for this recipe, but you could also use white onion or yellow onion.
    • Tarragon: Fresh tarragon adds a subtle licorice flavor.
    • Salt and black pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor. I like to use sea salt.

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

    💭 Tip

    Zest lemons before juicing. This makes it easier to get all the zest off.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 1: Add vegan mayo, mustard powder, mustard seeds, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl.

    Dressing in a large bowl.

    Step 2: Whisk until smooth and creamy.

    Tofu salad ingredients in a large bowl.

    Step 3: Slice tofu into cubes (or mash) and add to the dressing. Add the rest of the ingredients.

    Tarragon tofu salad in a mixing bowl with spoon.

    Step 4: Mix well. Eat as is, on a bed of lettuce, or in a sandwich.

    If you let this sit overnight, the flavors will meld and taste even better the next day.

    Tarragon Tofu Salad sandwich on a cutting board.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What does tofu taste like?

    Right out of the package, tofu is pretty bland. Because it is neutral in flavor, it will take on the flavors you add to it.

    Is raw tofu good in a salad?


    Packaged tofu has been precooked before packaging. It can be eaten straight from the package.

    What does tarragon taste like?

    Tarragon has a subtle licorice anise flavor.

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    If you tried this Tarragon Tofu Salad 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!

    *I originally posted this recipe on June 12, 2015. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

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    Tarragon Tofu Salad

    This vegan Tarragon Tofu Salad is packed with flavor. Put in a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce. It has crunchy cashews and spicy mustard.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 336kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup vegan mayo - I used Vegenaise
    • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
    • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup
    • 14 oz. firm tofu drained
    • 1 cup roasted cashew pieces
    • 1 cup chopped celery
    • 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
    • Salt and pepper
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    Instructions

    • Add vegan mayo, ground mustard, mustard seeds, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and salt and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk.
    • Slice tofu into cubes (or mash) and add to the dressing. Add roasted cashews, chopped celery, red onion, and tarragon. Mix together.
    • Serve on lettuce leaves, in a wrap or sandwich.

    Notes

    Zest lemons before juicing.
    If you let this sit overnight, the flavors will meld and taste even better the next day.
    This recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. I suggest adding it to a sandwich right before you want to eat it. If you want to make it in a sandwich ahead of time, I would do it the day before, but no longer.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 4.8mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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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. Mary K LaHay says

      May 15, 2025 at 8:52 am

      Made this but used real mayo. I'm not vegan. I allowed it to marinate overnight and OMG, it is so delicious! This could convert the most diehard tofu-hater!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 15, 2025 at 9:32 am

        Thanks Mary, I'm so glad you liked it!

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    2. Tanya says

      January 12, 2016 at 9:20 am

      This sounds amazing! This is a creative twist on Tofu Salad!

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