Grilled Tofu with a Mediterranean Chopped Salad

By LEP04

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, preferably water-packed
• Mediterranean Chopped Salad, (recipe follows)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill.

Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture for basting.

Drain and rinse tofu; pat dry. Cut the block crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick slices and place in a shallow glass dish. Add remaining marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 8 hours.

Meanwhile, make Mediterranean Chopped Salad.

Lightly oil the grill rack (hold a piece of oil-soaked paper towel with tongs and rub it over the grate). Drain the tofu, discarding marinade. Grill the tofu over medium-high heat, basting occasionally with reserved lemon juice mixture, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side (see Tip). Serve immediately, topped with the salad.