Sandwich and tofu lovers rejoice! Get the best of both worlds as you prepare and devour a scrumptious tofu salad sandwich. This recipe of tofu salad sandwich comes together in merely 10 minutes and requires just your pantry ingredients. Tofu Salad Sandwich recipe tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a casserole to keep it warm for hours together.
Health Benefits
Research indicates that frequent consumption of tofu helps keep cardiovascular diseases fat bay. Tofu is also linked reduced risk of some types of cancers. This soy-based ingredient also helps retain bone health, provides relives from hot flashes during menopause, and aid in weight loss. Any sandwich is incomplete without bread and tofu salad sandwich is no exception. Using whole-wheat adds to the nutritional value of the entire dish; it helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar
Ingredients
lb well-drained tofu: 1
cup soy mayonnaise: 1/2
tsp Dijon mustard: 2
tsp garlic—finely chopped: 1/4
tsp turmeric powder: 1/8
tbsp parsley—finely chopped: 1
tsp fresh, finely-chopped tarragonor 1/4 tsp dry tarragon: 1
cup celery—diced: 1/2
tbsp scallions—finely chopped: 2
slices of whole-wheat bread: 8
cups grated carrots: 1 1/4
cup clover or alfalfa sprouts: 1
salt to taste
How To Make Tofu Salad Sandwich
- In a bowl, crumble tofu using your hands until you get a texture that resemblesmashed eggs.
- Add mayonnaise and stir well.
- Add in garlic, parsley, salt, turmeric, tarragon, mustard, celery and scallions and stir to combine.
- Layer the mixture on 4 slices of bread.
- Place carrots and sprouts on the mixture and top with remaining bread.
- Cut sandwiches in half and serve.
Trivia
- The sandwich got its name after Lord Sandwich. He was a gambler who didn’t have time to eat. Thus, he would ask his general help to bring him meat slices in between two slices of bread.
- Half of the world’s tofu is produced in the United States of America.
- There are 5 kinds of tofu – medium, extra soft, firm, extra firm, and silken.