Crispy Tofu Salad Bowl with Tahini Yoghurt Dressing

If you’ve ever found tofu a little underwhelming, this recipe will change your mind. Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and then air-fried to crispy perfe...If you’ve ever found tofu a little underwhelming, this recipe will change your mind. Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and then air-fried to crispy perfection, this is a main-course salad you will come back to time and again.

Feel free to use any vegetables you like or have to hand - the tofu is the true star of this show.
Read more If you’ve ever found tofu a little underwhelming, this recipe will change your mind. Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and then air-fried to crispy perfection, this is a main-course salad you will come back to time and again.

Feel free to use any vegetables you like or have to hand - the tofu is the true star of this show.
If you’ve ever found tofu a little underwhelming, this recipe will change your mind. Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and then air-fried to crispy perfection, this is a main-course salad you will come back to time and again.
Feel free to use any vegetables you like or have to hand - the tofu is the true star of this show.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
15 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
best eaten fresh
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
ALTERNATIVELY
Vegan
Contains
Dairy, Nuts, Soy, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

29g
Protein
597kcal
Calories
27g
Total Fat
63g
Carbs
9g
Sugars
11g
Fibre
570mg
Calcium
44%
 
8mg
Iron
44%
 
206mg
Magnesium
49%
 
1184mg
Potassium
25%
 
956mg
Sodium
42%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.1mcg
Vitamin B12
4%
 
0.2mcg
Vitamin D
1%
 
2.5mg
Vitamin E
17%
 
241mcg
Vitamin B9
60%
 
478mcg
Vitamin A
53%
 
26mg
Vitamin C
29%
 
3.7mg
Zinc
34%
 
121mcg
Vitamin K
101%
 
0.9mg
Copper
100%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
3.8mg
Vitamin B3
24%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
498mg
Phosphorus
40%
 
Protein: 29g; Calories: 597kcal; Total Fat: 27g; Carbs: 63g; Sugars: 9g; Fibre: 11g; Calcium: 570mg (44%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 206mg (49%); Potassium: 1184mg (25%); Sodium: 956mg (42%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.1mcg (4%); Vitamin D: 0.2mcg (1%); Vitamin E: 2.5mg (17%); Vitamin B9: 241mcg (60%); Vitamin A: 478mcg (53%); Vitamin C: 26mg (29%); Zinc: 3.7mg (34%); Vitamin K: 121mcg (101%); Copper: 0.9mg (100%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 3.8mg (24%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 498mg (40%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
ALTERNATIVELY
Vegan
Contains
Dairy, Nuts, Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 2
For the tofu
drained and cut into 3cm x 5cm chunks
cornflour
Swaps: arrowroot
milk (plantbased)
panko breadcrumbs
garlic powder
nigella seeds
white sesame seeds
sea salt
cayenne pepper
For the salad
Swaps: spinach, kale
roughly chopped
cucumber
finely sliced
Swaps: sundried tomatoes
halved
For the dressing
tahini
garlic powder
juiced
water
or as needed
To serve, optional
finely sliced
chives
finely sliced
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat your air-fryer to 220°C.

2

Place the cornflour into a medium bowl. Add a splash of the milk and whisk to combine. Once you have a thick mixture slowly stream in the remaining milk and whisk until you have a runny paste.

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