“Tofuna” Salad Sandwich Spread
This sandwich spread is so simple, yet every time I make it, it disappears quickly. Even tofu skeptics love it. Since all you really need for this is the first three ingredients, it hardly qualifies as a recipe, and you won’t even need to consult this after you make it once. The last two ingredients, though entirely optional, are highly recommended. If I’m having guests for lunch or brunch on weekends, I often make a batch of this as an extra, no matter what else I’m serving.
Serves: 4 to 6
- 10-ounce package baked tofu (Soy Boy Tofu Lin
or Soy Boy smoked flavor work best for this) - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 large celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 scallion, minced, optional
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, optional
Using your hands, crumble the tofu finely into a mixing bowl (or break into a few pieces, place in a food processor, and pulse on and off until finely and evenly chopped). Add the mayonnaise, celery, and optional scallion and nutritional yeast. Mix well.
Use as a spread for sandwiches—closed or open-faced, mound over greens, or just enjoy on its own.
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What does the yeast do for the tofuna spread? I’ve never heard of adding that to it before, so I’m curious.
Rachel, the nutritional yeast, which is optional, adds a bit of nutty/cheesy flavor as well as some highly absorbable vitamin B12.
I came back from Paris/London to a realitively empty fridge. But I have some celery, tofu (i’ll bake it) and the other few items are staples. Thank you. Sounds delic!
Can’t wait to try this tomorrow in the kids’ lunches.
I just made this with Soy Boy Tofu Lin and it tastes great as Nava promised (I agree it would be good with Smoked flavor too, I’ll try that next). The change I made was I used 1/4 cup regular mayonnaise, instead of 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise. I also omitted the nutritional yeast. This easy salad really is reminiscent of tuna fish salad! I find the tofu just a bit salty, so I personally would pile some greens onto my sandwich to balance it out. This was also great with crackers or celery sticks. Thanks for the recipe!
Very simple, very tasty. I don’t have to spend a fortune buying store bought versions that pale by comparison. Next time I might add red onion in lieu of scallion, for a bit more punch.
Glad you enjoyed it! You can vary it in so many ways; add a little mustard, fresh dill, and/or grated carrot. I almost always add a little nutritional yeast these days. This is really a standard in our house; I make it at least every other week.