Eggless Egg Salad

What is great about this recipe is it is super simple, involves no cooking and can be modified to your personal preferences.  Also because we are using tofu here and not eggs it is a little healthier for you and so even non vegans can appreciate that.

Also I really like using turmeric. If you are interested in the health benefits of turmeric you can check out this website.

"Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the bright yellow of the spice rainbow, is a powerful medicine that has long been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide variety of conditions, including flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage, toothache, bruises, chest pain, and colic." (World's Healthiest Foods)

Eggless Egg Salad

• 1 package extra firm tofu 16 oz (1 lb)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp tarragon
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dry dill
• 1/2 to 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup Vegenaise (or other mayonnaise alternative, just be sure that it is gluten free)
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard (check label to be sure gluten free)
• 1 tablespoon catsup

Directions:

1. Remove tofu from package, drain. Pat dry with clean dish towel or paper towels. 

2. Crumble tofu into large bowl. Sprinkle evenly with turmeric, tarragon, garlic powder dill and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss gently till covered. By adding the spices before the wet ingredients you will season the tofu and not just coat it. Also the turmeric while adding a nice flavor gives the tofu an "egg" color.

crumbled seasoned tofu

3. Add vegenaise, mustard and catsup. Stir to combine. Taste and add additional salt to taste.

4. Serve as desired.  

Enjoy! xoxo- Iris