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Plant-Based Dill-icious No Egg Salad

5 from 3 votes
Craving egg salad without the eggs? This Plant-Based Dill-icious No Egg Salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor thanks to fresh dill, crunchy celery, pickles, and protein-rich tofu. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or even stuffed tomatoes!
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 oz block firm tofu, pressed 30 minutes
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion or green onions
  • 1/3 cup finely diced celery
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 tsp kala namak black salt
  • 1/4 cup diced dill pickles optional, eliminate if you can't have sodium
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayo see my recipe on the blog

Method
 

  1. Crumble the pressed tofu into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the onion, celery, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, turmeric, dill, kala namak, dill pickles, and Vegan Mayo.https://nutmegnotebook.com/posts/cooking-method/blenderblendtec/vegan-oil-free-mayonnaise-recipe/
  3. Stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Substitutions & Variations

  • Mayo-Free – Use blended silken tofu or plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt for a quick option.
  • Extra Crunch – Add diced cucumber, bell pepper, or shredded carrots.
  • Herbs – Swap dill for parsley, basil, or chives if preferred.
  • Mustard Swap – Use spicy brown mustard for a bolder kick.
  • Smoky Flavor – Add a dash of smoked paprika or my Smoky Tempeh Bacon crumbles.

    Serving Ideas

    • Classic Sandwich – Pile onto whole grain bread with lettuce and tomato.
    • Open-Faced Toast – Top with greens and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
    • Wrap It Up – Use a whole wheat wrap or a steamed collard green leaf.
    • Stuffed Tomato – Hollow out a ripe tomato and fill with the salad.
    • Salad Bowl – Serve over mixed greens with extra veggies for a light meal.

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