Enlightened Caesar Salad with Tofu Croutons

Enlightened Caesar Salad with Tofu Croutons
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Enlightened Caesar Salad with Tofu Croutons a try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 255 calories. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 5. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. If you have oregano, cornmeal, romaine lettuce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of American food.

Instructions

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Combine cornmeal and oregano; stir well.
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Combine tofu and tamari in a bowl; toss gently to coat.
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Sprinkle cornmeal mixture over tofu; toss gently to coat.
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Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium heat until hot.
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5
Add tofu; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally.
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Remove tofu from skillet; set aside.
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Place lettuce in a bowl.
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Drizzle 3/4 cup Caesar Dressing over lettuce; toss well. Spoon 2 cups salad into each of 5 bowls; top each with 1/2 cup tofu croutons.
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Serve immediately.
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Note: Store remaining dressing in an airtight container in refrigerator for 1 week.
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Serve with salad greens.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings5
Health Score45
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