If you love the flavor of egg salad but don't like the eggs themselves, then this vegan tofu "egg" salad is the perfect plant-based solution.

The attached blog has been edited by, Vivienne, Dr Direct Food Consultant https://www.tastingtable.com/1442070/vegan-tofu-egg-salad-recipe/

             
The attached blog has been edited by, Vivienne, Dr Direct Food Consultant see  original article  https://www.tastingtable.com/1442070/vegan-tofu-egg-salad-recipe/ 

 Egg salad is a popular American picnic food and also easily fits into the comfort food category. It has a creamy and satisfying texture that can evoke feelings of nostalgia and warmth. It's also super versatile and you can enjoy it in a variety of ways. It's commonly served at brunches, showers, and high tea as a small and crustless finger sandwich. In addition to sandwiches you can enjoy a scoop on a fresh bed of greens or eat it with crackers as a dip. For those who follow a vegan diet, you may be thinking you have given up egg salad for good, but this vegan tofu egg salad rivals the real thing.

Wellness coach and recipe developer Vivienne brings us this recipe and says, "I love having a sandwich on toast for lunch and this tofu egg salad is both delicious and satisfying. Because we are mashing some of the tofu and dicing some, the texture replicates both the yolk and white part of the egg, so you get the same texture as real egg salad." Combined with ingredients like mustard, vegan mayo, celery, and dill, this "egg" salad tastes just as good as the real thing, and is just as protein-packed, too.

Gather the ingredients for vegan tofu egg salad

Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package medium or firm tofu
2 stalks diced celery
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
½ cup vegan mayo
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon black salt (also known as kala namak)
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon turmeric
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Pick up some medium or firm tofu. "Medium or firm tofu will still be on the soft side and either one works well in this recipe. The extra firm and super firm types are better for things like cubed tofu that you might use in a stir-fry,"

Directions
Press the tofu using a tofu press or by placing it in a shallow bowl and placing a plate on top, then placing something heavy on top of the plate. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then discard the water that has collected in the bowl.
Dice half of the tofu into small cubes.
Mash the remaining tofu.
In a large bowl combine the diced tofu, mashed tofu, celery, scallions, dill, vegan mayo, Dijon, lemon juice, vinegar, black salt, salt, turmeric, and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Serve the tofu egg salad as desired.

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Step 1: Press the tofu

Press the tofu using a tofu press or by placing it in a shallow bowl and placing a plate on top, then placing something heavy on top of the plate. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then discard the water that has collected in the bowl.

Step 2: Dice half of the tofu

Dice half of the tofu into small cubes.

Step 3: Mash the remaining tofu       Dice half of the tofu into small cubes.

Step 3: Mash the remaining tofu

Step 4: Combine the ingredients in a bowlIn a large bowl combine the diced tofu, mashed tofu, celery, scallions, dill, vegan mayo, Dijon, lemon juice, vinegar, black salt, salt, turmeric, and pepper.

Step 5: Stir the ingredients       Stir to combine.

Step 6: Serve the tofu egg salad

Serve the tofu egg salad as desired. 

The information shown is our  estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

With Love and Infinite Wisdom, Vivienne: Savourer bon ami.  Food Consultant