Tofu Pasta Salad Recipe
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Tofu Pasta Salad Recipe
A refreshing vegan pasta salad featuring seasoned tofu, tender pasta, colorful vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a balanced, protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
For Salad
- 1 cup pasta dry
- ½ cup firm tofu cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for tofu sauté
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion thin slices
- ¼ cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons olives sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black p
Instructions
- Boil pasta until soft.
- Drain completely.
- Heat pan with oil.
- Add tofu.
- Sauté until golden.
- Add tomatoes to bowl.
- Add onions.
- Add cucumber.
- Add peppers.
- Add olives.
- Add parsley.
- Add pasta.
- Add tofu.
- Mix oil in small bowl.
- Add lemon juice.
- Add mustard.
- Add garlic powder.
- Add salt.
- Add pepper.
- Whisk and pour.
- Toss gently.
- Chill or serve.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 330Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 16g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
Calcium: 14%Iron: 15%
Vitamin C: 12%
Magnesium: 10%
Vitamin A: 8%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Air-fry tofu for extra crisp.
- Add spinach for freshness.
- Use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber.
