TABBOULEH TOFU NOODLE SALAD

There is one delicious pasta salad you need to try this summer: tabbouleh tofu noodle salad! I was inspired by the traditional tabbouleh salad to create a super fresh comforting meal. Instead of bulgur or couscous I’m using ramen noodles, which add a new level of deliciousness to the salad together with pan fried flavorful crumbled tofu.

If you’re wondering how to cook really delicious tofu, here are my tips:

How to cook unflavored firm tofu

1. Cut tofu in 3 pieces and dry the tofu well covered in a kitchen towel. Place a heavy pan on top and let dry for about 15 minutes.
2. Crumble tofu into small bite size pieces (or smaller).
3. Put crumbled tofu in a dry pan and cook for a few minutes to get rid of all moisture. This way all the spices are absorbed better.
4. Add spice mix of choice (see my suggestion in the recipe below).
5. Add oil and continue cooking until the tofu is crispy.
6. Eat this delicious tofu in a salad or with rice / pasta / potatoes / in a sandwich / just as it is!

This salad comes together in just 15 minutes and would be a delicious salad to serve on any summer picnic or gathering. Or just as a lovely summer lunch 🙂

Happy cooking!

Love,

Tiina

Print Recipe

Tabbouleh tofu noodle salad

Tabbouleh tofu noodle salad is a must try this summer with ramen noodles, crispy spiced tofu and tabbouleh inspired ingredients.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: vegan

Keyword: noodles, ramen, salad, summer, tabbouleh, tofu

Servings: 4

Author: Tiina from My Berry Forest

Ingredients

• ~10 oz / ~300 g block of unflavored firm tofu
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp mild paprika
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1,5 tsp onion powder
• 0,5 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
• Ramen noodles for four
• ~9 oz / 250 g small tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped cucumbers
• a bunch of fresh mint and parsley Also cilantro works well
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• black pepper

Instructions

• Prepare tofu according to instructions above.
• Cook ramen noodles. 
• Mix noodles, tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, fresh herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and crumbled tofu.
• Enjoy this salad for lunch or dinner!