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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Salads

    Best Vegan Egg Salad - Tofu n' Chive

    Published on June 13, 2018 by Kate, Updated on September 30, 2020 - 18 Comments

    This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure.

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    pinnaple image of a vegan egg salad sandwich

    This easy Vegan Egg Salad recipe is created in 5 minutes or less with mashed tofu, vegan mayo, nutrition yeast flakes, and a few seasonings that add real 'eggy' flavor. 

    The texture and flavor will fool your taste buds into thinking that this is 'real' egg salad!

    close up image of a vegan egg salad sandwich made with mashed tofu, cut in triangles and stacked on top of each other

    You will LOVE this vegan eggless salad if you love quick 5-minute lunches, high protein meals, and lots of savory flavor (come on, we do miss eggs sometimes, don't we?)
     

     

    Over head view of Vegan Egg Salad sandwich cut on a plate.

    What you need to make vegan egg salad:

    You'll need a package of firm, water-packed tofu. Smash it with a fork, and you'll see right a way what a great look-alike to Egg salad it is.  The mashed tofu texture is great with little chunks and smaller bits masquerading as egg whites!

    How to make Vegan Egg Salad:

    Check out the ingredients in Photo 1 below starting clockwise from the top of the photo:

    • Ground Turmeric (for color, plus it adds a ton of healthy antioxidants!)
    • Fresh Chives
    • Nutritional Yeast Flakes (cheesy flavor)
    • Vegan Mayo (that's my recipe) or use store bought, such as Chosen Vegan Mayo
    • Yellow Mustard
    • Black Salt (Kala Namak)  (YES!!!  This is a WONDER ingredient - more info below!)
    • Onion Powder

    The next steps are easy.  This entire recipe whips up in about 5 minutes.  

    Seriously fast and SO tasty.  

    Smash the tofu with a fork (Photo 2), add all your seasoning ingredients and mix it up! (Photos 3 & 4)

    overhead photo collage of photos for how to make vegan egg salad with mashed tofu and black salt

    What is black salt or kala namak?

    I don't know why they call this salt 'black'.  It's really more of a dark-red purple and when it's ground to a powder above it is more of a light pink color.  

    However, its most important attribute isn't it's color - it's the eggy flavor flavor that it has!  When you open the bag you'll be shocked.  It SMELLS like eggs!!  And not in a bad way, either! The smell might be strong at first, but it fades and really works well with this mashed tofu and all the seasonings to make this taste like a REAL egg salad.

    Dip your finger in:  It also TASTES like eggs.

    Here's a photo of the baggie I used and an Amazon link to the product I use - Himalayan Black Salt.  (You can also buy this at many Indian food markets!)

    It's an inexpensive ingredient (and ships free here from Amazon!) but it adds so much good flavor to this salad.

    closeup overhead shot of black salt package for making vegan tofu egg salad

    This Eggless wonder ingredient called Black Salt (Kala Namak) is also said to be amazing for your health, aiding in weight loss, bloating and intestinal gas decrease, etc. ,etc.  Honestly, I'd eat it for the flavor alone, but hey, even more if it's so good for me!!

    Sliced Vegan Egg salad sandwich turned on edge and bound together with golden ribbon.

    Hope this quick and easy Vegan Egg Salad becomes one of your top favorite go-to recipes just like it is mine!!  You might also enjoy:

    • REAL Vegan mozzarella cheese
    • Vegan chicken salad
    • Vegan lentil burgers
    • Strawberry lemonade chia drink
    • Unbelievable chocolate chip vegan banana bread
    • Best vegan nacho cheese sauce

    If you’ve tried this Vegan Tofu Egg Salad recipe or any other recipe on the blog then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I LOVE hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food!!!

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    close up image of a vegan egg salad sandwich made with mashed tofu, cut in triangles and stacked on top of each other

    Best Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich

    This Vegan Egg Salad might actually fool you into thinking you are eating REAL Egg Salad!  Himalayan Black salt is the secret ingredient that adds that sulphur 'eggy' flavor!  Delicious and simple, it's ready in five minutes or less!  
    4.30 from 68 votes
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 190kcal
    Author: Kate
    $6

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz Firm Tofu, (water-packed)
    • 3 tablespoons Fresh Chives, Chopped
    • ½ cup Vegan Mayo
    • 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast Flakes
    • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Himalayan Black Salt, Kala Namak or Black Indian Salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon Tumeric

    Instructions

    • Open Tofu package and press firmly to drain.  Mash with fork to desired texture.
    • Chop fresh chives and add to tofu.
    • Add remaining ingredients and mix well!
    • Serve on toast or crackers as desired, or with gluten-free crackers and bread.

    Recipe video

    Notes

    You can make your own vegan mayo if you like! And do not skip the black salt - give it a try!
    If you are making sandwiches ahead, just beware that they could get a little soggy if you are using soft bread.  If I'm making this for lunches, I usually take the bread and tofu egg salad in separate containers and spread on when I'm ready to eat! Yummy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 25mg | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg

     

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    1. Andrea

      May 27, 2021 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is awesome! Love it! Simple and tastes just like egg salad. I do not even add black salt and it is amazing. I like to add some sweet pickle relish and green olives to it. Perfect!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 05, 2021 at 12:09 am

        Ooh the pickle relish sounds great!! The black salt is pretty amazing though, if you ever have some, try the same with this salad!

        Reply
    2. Julie

      March 25, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it! Added chopped dill pickle and celery. Definitely will make again and again. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 25, 2021 at 9:11 pm

        Oh I love the idea of a dill pickle!

        Reply
    3. Jamie

      August 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      I’m not see where how much tofu you use. I see the list of other ingredients.

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        August 11, 2020 at 8:51 am

        It's 16 oz firm tofu. I can see the amount on the recipe card from my end... perhaps and ad accidentally hid something? Hope you enjoy making it!

        Reply
    4. MJ

      February 03, 2020 at 11:45 am

      Very eggy and a breeze to make! I left out the nutritional yeast bc I'm not a big fan of the flavor and it was still amazing. Will definitely be making again!

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        February 03, 2020 at 8:31 pm

        Yeay! Glad you love it! Thanks for the comment!

        Reply
    5. cookingsgood

      August 11, 2019 at 11:07 am

      Excellent recipe. I didn't add the black salt (didn't have any) but still tasty. I will be making this again so will try with the salt. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        August 11, 2019 at 2:09 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it! So glad you're going to try it with the black salt also! It really adds the 'eggy' flavor!

        Reply
      • Anne

        February 17, 2021 at 5:28 pm

        5 stars
        This is excellent! Had it on sourdough bread with Sambal, sweet onion and lettuce. Yum! ❤❤

        Reply
    6. Jennifer Jacobs

      July 23, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      Definitely the egg salad-est non-egg salad evah! Egg- loving husband also enjoyed.

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        July 23, 2019 at 6:09 pm

        Just love it!! Perfect description and glad the hubby liked it too! Score!

        Reply
    7. Kathryn Gannon

      May 08, 2019 at 5:42 am

      If you add avocado it replicates the egg yolk.

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        May 08, 2019 at 7:43 am

        Mmm, avocado sounds like a yummy addition! Thx!

        Reply
    8. Victoria Hart

      April 23, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      For a little extra "oomph", I add a dash of San J's organic, gluten-free tamari... and if I'm feeling artsy, I sprinkle the top with a light touch of smoked paprika. So pretty!

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        April 23, 2019 at 9:42 pm

        Love the oomph! And the "artsy" touch too! Pretty food tastes better, right? 😉

        Reply

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