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Crispy Oregano Tofu, Bulgur and Chickpea Salad

Golden, crisp-edged oregano tofu tops nutty bulgur, chickpeas, kale and crunchy cucumber in a bright lemon-garlic olive oil dressing.

Crispy Oregano Tofu, Bulgur and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb560 gFirm tofupressed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 cup140 gBulgur, dry
  • 1¼ cups300 gWaterboiling
  • 1 can, drained254 gChickpeas, canned, drained and rinsedpatted dry
  • 5¾ cups chopped120 gKalestems removed, finely chopped
  • 2 cups sliced200 gCucumberdiced
  • 1⅓ cups200 gCherry tomatoeshalved
  • ½ medium50 gRed onionthinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup chopped20 gFresh parsleychopped
  • 9 large olives40 gBlack olives, cannedsliced
  • ¼ cup55 gOlive oildivided
  • ¼ cup60 gLemon juice
  • 2 tsp4 gLemon zest
  • 2 cloves6 gGarlicminced
  • 1 tbsp3 gDried oreganodivided
  • 1½ tbsp12 gCornstarch
  • ½ tsp3 gSaltdivided
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Put the bulgur in a large bowl, pour the boiling water over it, cover and let stand 15 minutes until tender; fluff with a fork and let cool.
  3. Meanwhile, toss the tofu with one third of the olive oil, half of the oregano, half of the salt and the cornstarch until coated.
  4. Spread the tofu on the sheet pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp at the edges.
  5. For the dressing, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, the remaining two thirds of the olive oil, the remaining oregano, the remaining salt and the black pepper.
  6. Add the kale to the bulgur with half of the dressing and massage with your hands for 1 minute to soften it.
  7. Add the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives and parsley to the bowl and toss.
  8. Divide the salad among 4 plates, top with the warm tofu and drizzle with the remaining half of the dressing.

Contains: Gluten, Soy.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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