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Grilled Tofu Vegetable Pasta Salad
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Grilled Tofu Vegetable Pasta Salad

  • 15 min Prep
  • 12 min Cooking
  • 4 serving Total
  • 1,095g Weight
253 cals/
serving

10 ingredients

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7 oz Tofu extra firm made with nigari
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1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) Peppers sweet red raw
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1 large Zucchini raw
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10 spear, medium (5-1/4" to 7" long) Asparagus raw
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4 oz Mushrooms portabella raw
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3 oz Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
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2 cup Pasta whole wheat cooked without salt
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4 sprays, about 1/3 second each spray Vegetable cooking spray oil
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1/4 cup Basil fresh or raw herb
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

9 steps

  • Drain all moisture from tofu. Cut tofu into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Cut bell pepper and zucchini into slices.
  • Snap tough ends off asparagus and cut into 2 inch pieces.
  • Slice mushrooms.
  • Place tofu and vegetables in bowl and brush lightly with 3 Tbsp of balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and put aside.
  • Spray grill lightly with pan spray. Place tofu and vegetables on grill. Make sure slats are narrow or use aluminum foil on grill. Grill for 5-12 minutes, removing vegetables when tender.
  • Place pasta, grilled tofu and vegetables, and chopped basil in bowl and toss with remaining 3 Tbsp of vinaigrette.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Tip:
You can use store bought balsamic vinaigrette to save time. 3 oz = 6 tbsp.


Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
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Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

  • 5 min Prep
  • 6 servings Total
  • 169g Weight

8 ingredients

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2 tsp Garlic raw
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1/4 cup Water
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1 tsp Sugar white
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1/8 tsp Salt
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1/8 tsp Pepper black
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1 tablespoon Mustard dijon
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2 tablespoon Olive or extra virgin olive oil
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4 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

3 steps

  • Mince the garlic.
  • Add all ingredients to a medium-size bowl and whisk until completely mixed.
  • Serve immediately or store in frig in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake just before using so that ingredients are mixed well.

Total Yield = 12 Tablespoons
1 serving = 2 Tablespoons

Tips:
Served with heirloom tomatoes and garnished with fresh basil leaves (not included in recipe analysis).

You can substitute reduced sodium salt or sodium-free salt substitute for regular table salt to reduce sodium content.