Turkish Tofu Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Turkish tofu salad has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just 45 minutes and costs almost nothing to make. I love how the crispy pan fried tofu soaks up all those bright lemon and sumac flavors while the fresh vegetables keep everything light and satisfying. Tofu is packed with protein, making it such a smart choice for keeping you full without weighing you down. The beauty of this dish is its simplicity really; you just chop, fry, and toss everything together with the most amazing olive oil and lemon dressing. Serve it with warm pita bread and you've got yourself an authentic Mediterranean inspired meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400block tofu
- 1red onion
- 2bell pepper
- 2cucumber
- 2tomato
- 4pita bread
- 60 mlolive oil
- 60 mllemon juice
- 8 gsalt
- 4 gblack pepper
- 8 gsumac
- 8 gparsley
- 4 gcrushed garlic
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Cut the tofu into small cubes and pan-fry until crispy.
Tip: Use a little oil to prevent sticking.
- 2
Chop the bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, and red onion into small pieces.
Tip: Make sure they're all roughly the same size for easy mixing.
- 3
Combine the chopped vegetables, toasted pita bread, and crispy tofu in a large bowl.
Tip: Add the sumac and parsley for extra flavor.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and crushed garlic.
Tip: Use a good quality lemon juice for the best flavor.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 6
Garnish with extra parsley and sumac if desired.
Tip: Serve immediately and enjoy!
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