Chipotle Tofu, Peach, and Corn Salad with Feta and Cilantro Lime Dressing

🌽 Chipotle Tofu, Peach, and Corn Salad with Feta & Cilantro Lime Dressing

🥗 Ingredients

For the Chipotle Tofu:

  • 1 block (14 oz / 400g) firm tofu, pressed & cubed

  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder (or chipotle in adobo, finely minced)

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp salt

  • Juice of ½ lime

For the Salad:

  • 2 fresh peaches, thinly sliced

  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels (grilled, roasted, or boiled)

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

For the Cilantro Lime Dressing:

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt)

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

  • Juice of 2 limes

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 tsp honey or agave

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste


🔪 Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tofu:

    • In a bowl, toss tofu cubes with olive oil, chipotle chili, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and lime juice.

    • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook tofu for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and slightly crispy. Set aside.

  2. Make the Dressing:

    • Blend together yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, honey (or agave), salt, and pepper until creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.

  3. Assemble the Salad:

    • In a large salad bowl, layer mixed greens, peaches, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.

    • Add the chipotle tofu on top.

    • Sprinkle with feta and fresh cilantro.

  4. Serve:

    • Drizzle generously with cilantro lime dressing.

    • Toss lightly and enjoy fresh!


✨ Tip: For extra flavor, char the corn on the grill or in a hot skillet until slightly smoky.

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