Crispy Tofu Mac Salad Recipe

Name: Crispy Tofu Mac Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Macaroni Noodles; 15 ounces, weight Extra Firm Tofu; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil, Divided; 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3/4 whole Bell Pepper, Chopped; Fresh Mozzarella, To Serve; Mint, For Garnish; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Grated Lemon Zest; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Oregano; 2 cloves Garlic, Crushed; Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Macaroni Noodles
15 ounces, weight Extra Firm Tofu
1- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil, Divided
1/2 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
3/4 whole Bell Pepper, Chopped
Fresh Mozzarella, To Serve
Mint, For Garnish
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Grated Lemon Zest
1- 1/2 teaspoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Oregano
2 cloves Garlic, Crushed
Salt And Pepper

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2
Rinse and set aside.
3
Cut pressed tofu into bite size pieces.
4
Heat 3/4 tablespoon oil in a medium size sauce pan over medium high heat.
5
Add tofu and cook until browned, about 58 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and place in a warm oven to stay warm.
7
In the same pan, heat remaining oil.
8
Add onion and cook until fragrant.
9
Add garlic and pepper and cook until soft.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Toss pasta, tofu and vegetables together.
12
To prepare the dressing, whisk red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, oregano, garlic and salt and pepper.
13
Pour dressing over the tofu pasta and garnish with fresh mozzarella and mint.
14
Enjoy!
15
Recipe adapted from My Recipes.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Macaroni Noodles, 15 ounces, weight Extra Firm Tofu, 1- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil, Divided, 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Crispy Tofu Mac Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crispy Tofu Mac Salad

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