Vegetarian Buffalo Chicken Salad
Spice up your salad game with this flavor-packed Vegetarian Buffalo Chicken Salad, a plant-based twist on the classic Buffalo chicken dish. Featuring crispy, golden-brown tofu cubes coated in zesty buffalo sauce, this recipe combines bold flavors with a fresh medley of romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy celery, shredded carrots, and crisp cucumber. Drizzled with creamy ranch dressing and garnished with vibrant green onions, this salad delivers the perfect balance of heat, crunch, and coolness in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vegetarian delight makes a satisfying lunch or dinner that's bursting with protein and fresh ingredients. Perfect for fans of bold flavors and guilt-free indulgence, this buffalo tofu salad is sure to please plant-based eaters and meat-lovers alike!
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Ingredients
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 0.5 cup carrots, shredded
- 0.5 cup celery, sliced
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Drain the tofu and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place a heavy object (like a cast-iron skillet) on top to press out excess moisture. Leave for about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Once tofu is pressed, cut it into 1-inch cubes.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Add the tofu cubes to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from heat and pour buffalo sauce over the crispy tofu. Toss to coat well.
Step 7
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, and celery.
Step 8
Top the salad mixture with the buffalo tofu and drizzle with ranch dressing.
Step 9
Garnish with chopped green onions.
Step 10
Serve immediately with additional buffalo sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2139.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1764.0 |
| Total Fat 121.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 39.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6184.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 109.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.4g | |
| Protein 83.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3308.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4380.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories