Romaine Salad with Creamy Dressing

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 1 teaspoon soya sauce low-sodium
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese fresh grated
• 12 cups romaine lettuce chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.8 cup silken tofu firm reduced-fat
• 8 ounces water-packed tofu firm drained cut into (1/2-inch) cubes reduced-fat

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. To prepare dressing, place first 7 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon into a small bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons cheese.
2. To prepare croutons, press tofu between paper towels until barely moist.
3. Sprinkle tofu with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
5. Add tofu; cook 10 minutes, browning on all sides.
6. To prepare salad, combine lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, and dressing in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.
7. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.