It's no secret that I love tofu. In fact, it just might be my number 1 favourite food. It's so versatile, I just want to use it in everything (and I almost do!)
There's one tofu recipe that I rely on time and time again: Sriracha & Soy Sauce Tofu - it's so simple, easy and SO delicious! I like to make a big batch at the beginning of the week to use in different meals during the next few days. It's awesome in fresh summer rolls, stir-fries, sandwiches and wraps, and of course, this salad!
This is my favourite salad, ever. I could eat it every single day and not get sick of it. It's just the perfect vegan salad! It's loaded with healthy ingredients, but doesn't taste overly healthy. It's hearty, full of texture, and super filling.
The sriracha and soy sauce tofu adds a tasty, satisfying meatiness and the creamy avocado chunks perfectly complement the tangy acidity of the dressing and tomatoes. Spinach makes for a beautifully mild base that really allows the basil to shine.
This salad can be thrown together with the sriracha & soy sauce tofu cold or hot, it's awesome either way! If you're not into vinaigrette style dressings, our other favourite dressing for this salad is hummus thinned with a tiny bit of water or chilled vegetable broth to create a creamy, caesar-style dressing.
This is my go-to version of this salad, but we've enjoyed many variations. Some of our favourites:
1 & 2) Add brown rice for a satisfying lunch that's perfect to take on the go!
3.) Add romaine for a little extra crunch and load on the veggies - matchstick carrots and sliced button mushrooms are great options.
4.) Swap the vinaigrette for hummus, swap the basil for sweet corn, and add hemp seeds for a protein boost.
5.) Top with Daiya vegan cheese shreds for a "Pizza salad." (Not pictured, but this is William's favourite!)
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Tomato Basil Salad with Seasoned Tofu
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Tomato Basil Salad with Seasoned Tofu
- Cuisine: Vegan
Description
A deliciously simple spinach salad with seasoned tofu, tomatoes, basil, avocado, and pumpkin seeds.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2-3 cups baby spinach
- 10-12 grape tomatoes, halved
- 4-6 leaves basil chiffonade
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
- ¼ avocado, chopped
- 2 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
- ¼ - ⅓ recipe of Sriracha and Soy Sauce Tofu
Sriracha & Soy Sauce Tofu
- 1 block extra-firm tofu
- ½ tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp sriracha
Instructions
Tomato Basil Salad
- Combine the halved tomatoes with the basil chiffonade and dressing. Marinate while you cook the tofu. (Tofu directions below.)
- After the tofu has been prepared, toss the spinach with the marinated tomatoes and top with hot or cold Sriracha and Soy Sauce Tofu, chopped avocado, and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.
Sriracha & Soy Sauce Tofu
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Slice your tofu into your desired shape. I usually go with quarter-sized squares - I'd recommend sticking close to that size and ensure that you slice it no thicker than ½ inch.
- Add the tofu to your mixing bowl and add the olive oil, sriracha, and soy sauce. Gently mix to combine.
- Spread evenly on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove your baking sheet from the oven and flip each piece of tofu. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the tofu and bake for another 10-12 minutes.
- Once the tofu is slightly crispy on the outside, remove from the oven. Be careful not to over-bake it! Serve hot or chilled.
Notes
To save time, you can pan-fry the sriracha and soy sauce tofu instead of baking it.
Angie
This looks amazing! Question on the tofu: when you first toss it with the sauce, do you only put half the sauce on it? Then half the sauce after you flip it? Thanks!
Brittany
You're just going to marinate the tofu in the sauce first. Remove the tofu from the sauce (saving whatever wasn't absorbed) line it up on a baking sheet and bake. Spoon the leftover sauce on the tofu AFTER flipping it. Hope that helps!
Paige
This tofu came out amazing! It's almost a little too spicy for me, so I was thinking of adding some honey to it. Have you tried that?
★★★★★
Brittany
I've tried it with maple syrup and brown sugar! Adding a touch of sweetness is really nice 😀
Chrissie
This looks delicious! I've been wondering what else to do with tofu apart from stir fries and how to marinade it properly.
★★★★★
Brittany
Thanks Chrissie!
Cheryl
Your tofu recipes are fantastic.
★★★★★
Dana
Wow! This looks so pretty and bright and delicious 🙂
Brittany
Thanks Dana!
Lucy @ cheatingvegan.com
This looks delicious! I just joined FBP and discovered your blog. It's gorgeous 🙂
Brittany
Thanks Lucy! It's nice to meet you 😀 I hope you're loving FBP, it's a fantastic resource. I'll have to check out your blog ASAP. Thanks for visiting!
Jenn
Absolutely gorgeous photos! The salad looks so fresh and delicious!
Brittany
Thanks Jenn!
Martha
Oh hell yes -- making this tomorrow, thank you so much!
Brittany
That's fantastic! I hope you love it!
Raincakes
Looks delicious!! Love the combination.
Brittany
Thank you!