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Grilled Lemon Basil Tofu Salad
Lemon basil tofu marinated in a zesty fresh basil sauce and grilled to perfection. Easy and absolutely delicious!
- Prep time
- 1 hr
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons spicy dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon honey (maple syrup or agave if you're vegan)
- 1-2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (the juice of about 2 lemons)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound extra firm tofu
- salad greens and fresh veggies
Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients except tofu in a small bowl. Cut tofu crosswise into 6 slices. Place tofu slices into a container with the marinade and let sit for at least a hour.
- 2
Prepare grill.
- 3
Remove tofu slices from marinade, making sure to leave any access marinade in the container. Place tofu slices on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- 4
Serve tofu over a bed of greens and other veggies. Drizzle extra marinade over tofu to use as a dressing and serve.