Vegan Eggless Salad

5 from 2 votes

This easy vegan eggless salad makes for the most satisfying sandwich that's filled with healthy plant-based protein. It combines tofu and crunchy celery with a creamy mustard-y dressing that's easy to prepare and so darn tasty. Perfect for meal-prepped lunches!

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Dip, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

1 block of medium firm tofu (397g.)
2 stalks of celery chopped
2 green onions (or 2 tbsp chives) sliced
¾ cup vegan mayo I used my cashew mayo, see notes
½ tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp prepared yellow mustard or to taste
½ tsp black salt (gives it a egg-y flavor) or regular salt
¼ tsp paprika
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Drain the tofu and pat dry the block by rolling it in a few layers of paper towel. You can also do a quick tofu press while preparing the other ingredients simply by layering a few heavy books on top of the paper towel covered tofu to help squeeze some of the water out.
In a medium bowl, add the tofu and mash it until you reach a coarse texture with some smaller chunks and other larger. I like to use a hand masher to do this, but you can also use your hands. Try not no over process it so you don't end up with scrambled tofu. You can also thinly slice it if you prefer.
Then, to the tofu, add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. Taste and add more salt if needed. If you want the mixture to be saltier but without more black salt flavor, then simply add more regular salt.
Serve in sandwiches, over toasts, with crackers or top over a bed of green lettuce. Enjoy!

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Notes

I love to use a homemade cashew mayo when making this recipe.
Keep the leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. Some liquid might separate with time, simply stir well before using.
Customize this salad by adding fresh dill, chopped pickles, capers, use dijon instead of prepared yellow mustard, add hot sauce, etc.
Black salt adds a nice egg-y flavor, but you can swap for regular salt if you want.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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