This dressing has potential, but needs to be thicker, creamier and richer by far - I would definitely double the amount of tofu used. The lemon juice and parmesan, on the other hand, were just right. In answer to the other reviewer's question, the picture is of a grits casserole, the suggested serving with the salad. I altered this slightly to creamy polenta with tomato-basil sauce, which made a nice pairing.
Hearts of Romaine Salad with Creamy Soy Dressing
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro
Silken tofu gives this dressing its creamy texture and is a great substitute for the raw eggs that are often used in Caesar salads. Leftover dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Yield: 8 servings
Recipe from
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 40
- Calories from fat: 52%
- Fat: 2.3g
- Saturated fat: 0.7g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Carbohydrate: 2.7g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
- Iron: 1.1mg
- Sodium: 139mg
- Calcium: 67mg
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 ounces firm silken tofu
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 12 cups torn romaine lettuce (about 2 hearts)
- 3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well blended. Pour tofu mixture into a small bowl; stir in parsley.
- Combine romaine lettuce and tofu mixture in a large bowl, and toss to combine. Arrange 1 1/2 cups salad on each of 8 plates, and top each serving with about 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
Hearts of Romaine Salad with Creamy Soy Dressing Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Tofu/Soy, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Food Processor
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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