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Cucumber Salad with BBQ Tofu (Vegan, Gluten-Free)


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • Two 16-ounce tubs firm silken tofu
  • 1 cup natural kosher low-fat barbecue sauce (or more, if needed)
  • 4 large cucumbers peeled and julienned into “spaghetti”
  • Juice from 3 medium lemons
  • 1-2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch thick strips and blot well between clean tea-towels or several layers of paper towels. Cut the slices into dice.
  3. Stir together gently with the barbecue sauce in a mixing bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes in the fridge. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet or roasting pan and bake for 15 minutes, then stir and bake for another 10 minutes. Let cool.
  4. Place cucumber “spaghetti” in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Mix gently and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Arrange cucumber “spaghetti” in the bottom of a salad plate and top with the tofu. Garnish with slaw and/or sesame seeds. Serve. 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1