This vegan Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich really makes me happy. Spicy yellow Dijon, peppery scallions and a flurry of spices like celery seed and turmeric. This is one sassy, summer-y, salad sandwich.
Easy vegan sandwich recipe, paired with a frosty, hydrating coconut water sip - done and done. Grab these recipes!..
UPDATE! Be sure to check out my updated Eggless Tofu Salad recipe here! And note - YES you can steam the tofu before using - see updated post link above for details.
Pairing beverage? Coconut Water Frosty Recipe - peach and strawberry infused.
Easy. High-Protein. Fun. This is an easy recipe to sell. It is incredibly easy to make - literally under 5 minutes and done. It is high protein from all that tofu. And I'll just throw in that it is fun because - well it is! Bright yellow and easy for kids of all ages to dollop on top of some sandwich bread for an easy picnic lunch. Add a side of watermelon (of watermelon frosty - or coconut water frosty above) and some crunchy corn chips and your cheery, rustic, summer-y, all-American lunch is complete.
..I could easily whip up a towering picnic basket-worthy pile of these tofu salad sandwiches in a flash .. while texting on my cell phone, feeding the cat and arranging my spice cabinet. OK, maybe not, but really this recipe is splendidly simple.
Grab some soft, fluffy multi-grain sandwich bread, a big block of firm tofu and whip this stuff up. Then this weekend, sun in the sky (we hope) .. just go..
Change it up. The best part about this recipe is that since the "tofu" part is so easy, you can get creative with the chopped veggies you fold in. Add scallions, celery, radish, onion, shallots, apple, carrot, bell pepper and more. Whatever lovely crunchy veggies you spot at your Farmer's Market this weekend will fold right into this salad mix. I tried radishes this morning and was in "Egg" salad heaven. OK, tofu salad heaven. Eggs, you're free to go, we don't need you for this recipe. Or any recipe for that matter!
Versatile salad - you could also fill wraps or top salads with this yummy yellow stuff!..
Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich
vegan, makes 4-5 sandwiches
18 ounces firm or extra firm tofu, squeezed dry with paper towel/diced into cubes
½ cup vegan mayo, aka Vegenaise
⅓ cup Dijon mustard (I like classic Grey Poupon)
1 teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon black pepper - fine
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 cup chopped scallions (add in a bit of celery for extra crunch - or your own fave veggies)
2-3 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Directions: (easy)
1. Prep veggies, dry and cube your tofu - toss in large bowl.
2. combine/whisk dressing and add to large bowl.
3. Toss well.
4. Chill until ready to serve!
Gus Alk says
I am NOT a fan of tofu, never found it interesting, I was persuaded to make this and absolutely loved it. Used toasted gluten free bread instead and it was still very tasty. Top marks.
Danny Villanueva says
Awesome recipe! It was on point. I've been buying no egg tofu salad and figured I could make my own If I could find a good one online. It tasted even better than the one I would buy at my local COOP grocery store. I was just a little confused when I read "cube the tofu". I thought it should have said "crumble the tofu". Also, I didn't squeeze out all of the water since I wanted mine a little runnier in consistency. I did add the nutritional yeast and apple cider vinegar to mine. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us!!
Kim M says
Kathy! I appreciate your wisdom SO much! My husband and I have felt that a vegan diet is the best way to be our healthiest. However we live in rural Indiana. Oh MY! you should see some of the looks we get! And just imagine the food that came to our house after we had our first baby! Everyone kindly and generously brought us gobs of food with total disregard for our choices. We paid the price by feeling miserably sick for weeks. plus that sure did not help me get rid of that post baby body 😉
Recently my husband started traveling more for work and had become quite desperate for variety of packed, cold lunch (and sometimes dinner!)
I have found oodles of great ideas to send with him! this one I am most excited about. you can also thank my second pregnant belly for craving this delicious sandwich!
you're the best!
Kathy Patalsky says
aw thank you Kim! Lots of love to you and your family! 🙂
Theresa "Sam" Houghton says
Just whipped up a batch of this for lunch today! I'm letting it marinate in the fridge until I'm ready to eat it, hehe. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Kathy Patalsky says
Super! 🙂
Kathy-Lee says
Goodness gracious Kathy!
I prepared it tonight to enjoy it in school tomorrow because I have little time and hunger in the mornibg
And well... it was so delicious, I ended up eating the half of the already halfed recipe, even though I had supper!
I tweaked mine a bit by frying it slightly because my tofu has such an awful taste sometimes. It doesn't taste like soy, and I would mind but something makes this tofu I buy so wierd tasting that only frying helps it to taste.
Aaand I don't have any Veganaise but had some cashewgurt from Green kitchen stories and gave it a little try
Boy I tell you
Delicious!
Thank you so much for the recipe! You truly are a saviour and a genius!
Evelyn Reyna Castagna says
Miss Kathy,
You truly are amazing. I made this tonight for dinner and my husband was the first to dig in. I wish I had a picture of his face. He was like, "OMG, this totally tastes like egg salad!" I was just as impressed when I took my first bite 🙂
This holiday season will be our first as Vegans, I was a little nervous about party food and desserts but NOT ANYMORE! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
P.S.
Hope your kitty is doing better.
Nancy says
Have made something similar using garbanzo beans instead of tofu...it helps to pulse in a food processor. Both are addicting!
Helen says
Kathy, you may have saved my life... I am a caregiver who is lucky to have 15 minutes a day to cook. I was ordering from a restaurant service (high fat/high sodium) because I couldn't figure out how to fix healthy meals and still care for my son. Your recipes are quick, easy and tasty. Thank you...
Kathy Patalsky says
Super! I'm glad you tried and love them!
LiveWithCompassion says
Very tasty. I never would have eaten this before becoming (mostly) vegan. My husband doesn't like real egg salad sandwiches and he is a meat-eater. However, we BOTH love these sandwiches. I like it without the agave/maple syrup. Goes great with toasted sun-dried tomato bread!!
Elsa Beatriz Herrmann says
i was doubtful when i saw that the tofu was uncooked but it was DELISH!!!!...I follow the recipe except the maple syrup, I have a bad experience adding syrup or agave to my recipes... i have a Peruvian sandwich recipe called "triple" and I needed to veganize it .. and it was so successful!. it has three layers. One with tomatoes ( either crushed of sliced) in a bed of spinach, top with a slice of bread, the next layer is "egg salad" top a gain with a slice of bread and the last layer is avocado sliced or creamed ( I prefer sliced) top again with bread. You are suppose to cut it in little squares. This is a very common finger food in Peruvian parties. It is made in a crust less white bread, but I made it as a big sandwich .in a flax/sunflower seed bread and share it with my husband and it was outstanding better than the regular version. Thank you.
Kristen says
So delicious! I've been missing egg-salad sandwiches since I've been vegan...so happy to have found this recipe!
Deb says
Been wanting to make this for a while..tried it out today, and was not disappointed:)
dee says
Can I substitute the veganaise with anything? This recipe looks AMAZING, but I cant really afford the veganaise right now
Daniellopez says
Dee, try substituting plain yogurt or sour cream. 🙂
Angie stark says
i make almost the same "egg" salad, i don't add the maple syrup, i do add pecans, bean sprouts, avacodo, and provalone, or swiss cheese, vegan cheese works well too.
Claudwick says
YUM!!! I thank you and my arteries thank you!
healthygurl says
do you HAVE to put maple syrup in it??? i HATE it 🙁
Kaye says
Superb, thanks for the great recipe!!!!
dc07 says
what does 18 ounces mean? i live in Canada lol
frecklepuss says
google it! I am Canadian too and I know what ounces are!! 510 grams or 2 1/4 cups which most Canadians know. Is that better? The larger containers of Tofu here (like Rooster brand) are 454 grams. I am sure that would work fine.
Imdancerd says
I substituted raw red onions for the celery to give it that cruch--delicious! I ate...and ate...and ate! Today was my first day on a vegan diet, and apparently I love vegannaise as much as I love mayo, lol!