Creamy Caesar Salad with Air-Fried Tofu & Crispy Potatoes
Crispy air-fried potatoes and savory tofu over crunchy greens, tossed in a creamy, oil-free Caesar.
Ingredients
Crispy potatoes
- 2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced into bite-size cubes
Air-fried tofu
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2–3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- A few good splashes of Frank's RedHot
Creamy Caesar dressing
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- 1 can (~15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Pinch of black pepper
- ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk, plus more to thin
To assemble
- Kale or romaine, chopped
- Cucumber, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1
Prep ahead — roast the potatoes: heat the oven (or air fryer) to 425°F. Spread the diced potatoes on a tray and roast for 20 minutes. Take them out, toss, then roast another 15–20 minutes until crispy outside and fluffy inside. Cool and store in the fridge.
- 2
Prep ahead — air-fry the tofu: toss the cubed tofu with the nutritional yeast and Frank's until every piece is coated. Roast or air-fry at 425°F for ~20 minutes, flipping halfway, until firm and crisp at the edges. Cool and store in the fridge. (You can roast the potatoes and tofu on the same tray to save time.)
- 3
Prep ahead — blend the dressing: blend all dressing ingredients until completely smooth, adding more soy milk to reach a pourable, creamy consistency. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- 4
When you're hungry — reheat the potatoes and tofu in the air fryer or oven (a few minutes at 400°F) until hot and crispy again.
- 5
Chop the kale or romaine, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes into a big bowl. Toss with a few spoonfuls of the dressing.
- 6
Top with the warm potatoes and tofu, and eat right away — that warm-on-cold contrast is the whole point.
Notes & tips
- Roast the potatoes and tofu on one tray to save time and dishes.
- The dressing keeps for 5 days, so make a batch and the salad comes together in about 10 minutes.