Buffalo Tofu Kale Caesar Salad Meal Prep

Make this Buffalo Tofu Kale Caesar Salad Meal Prep with crispy tofu wings, tangy vegan Caesar, and nutrient-packed kale—perfect for healthy, flavorful meal prep!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Vegan

Servings

Ingredients

▢ 1 brick Extra firm tofu, drained and pressed

Batter

▢ ¼ cup Cornstarch
▢ ¼ cup Unsweetened plain milk I used soy
▢ ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs sub Panko or GF if desired

Buffalo Sauce

▢ ½ cup Franks buffalo sauce
▢ 2 tbsp Melted vegan butter

Salad

▢ 4 cups chopped kale, tightly packed
▢ ⅓ cup vegan Caesar dressing see notes for homemade

Instructions

Prep

Press tofu ahead of time wrapped in a dish towel to remove all excess liquid.
Cut tofu equal sized pieces. I cut mine into about 16.
Set out 3 shallow bowls. In the first bowl add cornstarch, the second - milk and the third, breadcrumbs.
Toss each piece of tofu first into the cornstarch and coat fully, then into the milk, then toss to coat with breadcrumbs.

Cooking

Placed coated wings directly onto the air fryer rack. Cook in the air fryer at 390° for 8 minutes, flipping half way through at the 4-minute mark.
If you want to bake these in the oven instead - see notes.
Meanwhile, prepare the salad and buffalo sauce. Melt the vegan butter, then add in the franks buffalo hot sauce and stir together. Set aside.
Wash the kale, remove the stems, chop into bite sized pieces and massage with a little olive oil to soften it.
Toss the kale in a large bowl with the Caesar dressing.

Finishing Touches

Remove cooked tofu from the air fryer and coat each piece entirely with the buffalo sauce.
Divide the salad and cooked tofu into 3 meal prep containers and store in the fridge until ready to eat. Enjoy!

Notes

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make these tofu wings in the oven. Simply place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them at 425° for 30-35 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Make sure the tofu wings are nice and crispy before removing them from the oven. Once they are crispy, coat them in the buffalo sauce and serve.

Vegan Caesar Dressing

1/4 cup tahini

1 tbsp capers

1-2 cloves minced garlic

1/2 tsp dijon

salt & pepper to taste

cold water to adjust consistency

Instructions

Start by finely dicing the capers until they become almost like a paste.
In a small bowl or jar, add tahini, caper paste, garlic, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. (if adding caper brine and nooch, add now as well)
Whisk thoroughly to combine all the ingredients. The dressing will likely be quite thick, depending on the consistency of your tahini.
Next, add cold water 1 tbsp at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
If desired, blend the dressing instead of whisking it for a smooth and whipped consistency.
Serve on your favourite Caesar salad, and enjoy!

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

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