STRAWBERRY TOFU CHOPPED SALAD
Friday, June 12, 2009 at 11:43AM 
I admit that I am a sucker for the convenience of store-bought salad dressing. Who wouldn’t be intrigued by the bazillions that you can find in the store? There are a few good ones out there, but I feel much better making it myself. For simple vinaigrette, you probably have all you need at home, and for this recipe, the addition of gorgonzola cheese will make you impress yourself. Homemade dressing makes all the difference.
Salads are my favorite food, so this will be one of many my friends. The greens of choice here are packed full of vitamins, the arugula gives the spice contrast to the sweet berries, the cabbage has enough crunch and fiber to keep you satiated, and the basil adds an aromatic factor. As a matter of fact, you should go plant some basil in your yard right now. It's inexpensive, easy to maintain and produces a bounty of leaves. Maybe I am partial because it is the only item flourishing in my mini vegetable garden right now, but all the more reason to encourage you to plant your own! Do it. 
STRAWBERRY TOFU CHOPPED SALAD // Serves 2 as an Entree
4 Cups Organic Arugula, Chopped
1 Cup Savoy Cabbage, sliced thin
1 Cup Fresh Basil, sliced thin
2 Pints Strawberries (from one of those stands or farmers market please!)
1 Cup Toasted Pecans, Chopped
1 Extra Firm Tofu (cut in half and drained between paper towels)
/Gorgonzola Vinaigrette/
5 oz. Gorgonzola Cheese
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Cider Vinegar
2 tbsp. Finely Minced Shallot
1 tsp Black Ground Pepper
1 tsp. Garlic Salt 
1. Mash the gorgonzola cheese and shallot into the olive oil. Add the pepper, garlic salt and slowly whisk in the vinegar. You will probably have extra, save it for another use (dip some raw veggies or a steamed artichoke).
2. Rinse and spin the arugula and cabbage, put in a large bowl. Chop the strawberries thin, length wise, then width wise and add to bowl. Add chopped pecans and basil.
3. Heat grill. In a small dish, mix the olive oil, lemon pepper and oregano.
4. After letting some of the water drain from the tofu, dredge it in the oil mixture on both sides. Put it on the grill, save remaining mixture. Grill for 7 minutes on both sides and lay it back in the mixture.
6. Toss the salad with desired vinaigrette and cut the tofu into cubes for the top.
** You could also use grilled chicken, or eliminate the protein and have it as a side.
Reader Comments (23)
i would shovel this in my mouth :)
blocks of tofu never looked so good. us amber boys are itching to get some of yer cookin' in our bellies soon!
This is inspiring... I must admit, I've never been a fan of salads. Recently I started to venture out... and they are growing on me! Ones that are interesting and exploding with flavors like this one - I'm going to give it a try soon!
yummy!!
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I am starving and this looks amazing!
Your photos are beautiful! I love salads too, so am very excited to find another blog with that passion :) The dressing on this one sounds divine.
that looks so good! i've eaten and made some good strawberry salads, but i never thought of adding tofu. thanks for the recipe.
very appétissant !
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This salad sounds (and looks!) amazingly delicious! Love the ingredient photos :)
Made this last night and LOVED it! What a great salad. We love Sprouted Kitchen!!
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Hi Sara- I knew what to do with all my extra strawberries when I saw this! Just finished and it was delicious! I don't see the tofu marinade here- did I miss it? I grilled it w/olive oil, oregano and salt/pepper like your directions. Yum!
your blog is spectacular and such an inspiration! i love every image, recipe and special anecdote. this is definitely going to be a new daily read for me :)
I'm totally inspired, by the food (sumptuous) and the photography (pristine) alike. I will return often!
The Strawberry Tofu Chopped Salad was to die for! I have large hands so the thinly sliced cabbage was difficult for me to do, but it all turned out well. Thank you!
Made this last night but varied ingredients. Instead of strawberries, shallot and pecans I used cherries, green onions and roasted/unsalted almonds. Also, I broiled the tofu b/c I don't have a grill.
Thanks for this awesome and inspiring recipe. Even my tofu shy bf loved it.:)
Gorgeous photos! This sounds like such a great summer salad. Well, a great anytime salad.
Mmmm, this salad looks great. More and more I'm seeing strawberries in savory salads. I'll have to try it soon!
I have so much tofu and strawberries at home- I'm making this recipe this weekend!!
Looks great but I don't see the ingredients for the Tofu marinade in the list of ingredients - just in the directions.