Vegan Tofu 'Halloumi' Salad

This vegan tofu 'halloumi' salad is the perfect light and healthy lunch. A vegan halloumi recipe served with spring vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing!

Course Salad

Cuisine vegan

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 253kcal

Author Shivani Raja

Ingredients

For the vegan halloumi:

½ Lime juiced
2 tsp Nutritional Yeast
½ tsp Salt
1 tsp Sunflower Oil
200g/ 7 oz Firm Tofu

For the salad:

100g/ 3.5 oz Purple Sprouting Broccoli
2 handfuls Sugar Snap Peas
1 Pomegranate seeded
2 handfuls Spinach

For the tahini dressing:

1 tablespoon Tahini
¼ Lime juiced
1 tbsp Water add more/less depending on desired consistency

Instructions

Prepare the halloumi marinade by mixing together the lime juice, nutritional yeast, salt and sunflower oil in a shallow bowl.
Slice the tofu into 0.5 cm thick slices. You should get 8-10 pieces from 200 grams of tofu.
Dip the tofu slices in the marinade and cook in a dry frying pan over medium low heat until golden on both sides (you will not need any oil as the marinade contains oil already).
Meanwhile, divide the spinach between two serving bowls. Halve the sugar snap peas and divide them between the bowls.
Trim the woody ends off the broccoli and steam in a small pan with 1-2 cm water with the lid on until vibrant green. Rinse under cold water to stop the broccoli cooking.
Add the broccoli to the salad bowls, along with the pomegranate seeds and tofu halloumi.
Prepare the tahini salad dressing by mixing together the tahini and lime juice in a small bowl. Gradually add water until the dressing has reached your desired consistency. Serve atop the salad!

Notes

For a firmer 'halloumi', press the tofu between two plates with a book on top for about 30 minutes, to remove excess water.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoyed the next day.
If you are prepping this salad ahead, store the dressing in a separate container to the salad, to keep the vegetables crisp. Simply drizzle on the dressing before serving!
Feel free to swap the veggies for whatever you prefer/ have on hand.

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