Penne, Crispy Tofu, and Green Bean Salad
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
-
Salad
- 1 (15 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta (8-ounces tube-shaped pasta)
- 2 cups cut green beans, 2 inch (about 8 ounces)
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
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Dressing
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar or 1/4 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
directions
- To prepare salad, pat tofu dry with paper towel.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add tofu; saute 5 minutes, browning on all sides.
- Remove from pan; chill 30 minutes.
- Cook pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes; add beans and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Drain.
- Rinse with cold water, and drain.
- Combine tofu, pasta mixture, tomatoes, and dill in a large bowl.
- To prepare dressing, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Yield; 8 servings 1 1/2 cups each.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Barb G.
Sonora, California