Tofu Crumble Salad with Chickpeas & Sundried Tomato Dressing

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Vegan High protein 1/3 daily fibre New 6 plants Low sat fat

Tofu Crumble Salad with Chickpeas & Sundried Tomato Dressing

Prep time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Food group: Vegan

This salad pulls all the stops. We are talking high-protein tofu, crumbled and baked in a blend of spices, until golden and crispy. Fibre-rich chickpeas, crunchy peppers and sweet onion wedges, all roasted to perfection. And a flavour powerhouse dressing, starring bright sundried tomato paste, sweet maple and punchy mustard. Garnish with a sprinkle of sunflower seeds, and you're ready to dig in.

Cooking Instructions

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As of December 2025, we've revised cooking times for all our proteins to reflect improved food safety guidance.

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9
  • Line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper
  • Pull out a large bowl & a sieve

Make the tofu crumble

  • Drain and pat dry the tofu
  • Crumble the tofu into small pieces onto a lined baking tray. Toss with the paprika & oregano blend, cornflour, half the sundried tomato paste and 1 tbsp oil. Season with salt and pepper
  • Bake for 20 mins, until golden and crispy

Roast the veg

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Thinly slice the peppers. Cut the onions into wedges
  • Place all onto the other lined tray, toss with 1 tsp oil and season with salt and pepper
  • Roast for 15-20 mins, until soft and golden. When ready, leave to cool for a few minutes

Assemble the salad

  • Halve the tomatoes. Thinly slice the olives
  • In the large bowl, mix the maple mustard dressing and remaining sundried tomato paste, until combined. Add the rocket, tomatoes, olives, roasted veg and crispy tofu. Toss to combine and season to taste

Plate up

  • Serve the tofu salad into bowls. Garnish with the sunflower seeds

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