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15-Minute Irresistible Zucchini Silken Tofu Salad for Busy Weeknights

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Make this 15-minute irresistible zucchini silken tofu salad for busy weeknights. Fresh, vegan, protein-packed, and bursting with flavor. Perfect healthy dinner!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Asian, Garden, Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 1 pack vegan patty nutcase vegan
  • 4 cups mixed baby greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 6 oz silken tofu gently cubed or spooned
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for cooking
  • 1 –2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoon vegan yogurt
  • 1 –2 tablespoon plant milk oat or almond works best
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For the Topping

  • ¼ cup toasted panko
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Instructions
 

Step 1: Toss the Greens

  • Place the greens in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently until lightly coated and glossy. Set aside.

Step 2: Sear the Tomatoes and Zucchini Vegan Meat

  • Heat a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add the tomatoes and zucchini. Sprinkle with coconut sugar, salt, pepper, dill, and cilantro.

  • Cook for 3–4 minutes, letting the tomatoes blister and the zucchini soften slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Make the Dressing

  • Whisk together vegan yogurt, plant milk, soy sauce, sesame oil, mustard, and nutritional yeast.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • If you prefer a thicker dressing, add more yogurt; for thinner, add a splash more plant milk.

Step 4: Assemble the Salad

  • Top the dressed greens with the warm seared tomatoes and zucchini.
  • Pour the dressing generously over the salad.

Step 5: Add the Silken Tofu

  • Gently spoon or cube the silken tofu and place it on top.
  • Add a tiny drizzle of sesame oil or a pinch of salt if desired.

Step 6: Finish with Crispy Panko

  • Combine toasted panko with nutritional yeast and sprinkle over the top for crunch.
Keyword salad, zucchini