Garbanzo Bean, Tofu and Squash Salad Recipe

Name: Garbanzo Bean, Tofu and Squash Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces firm tofu, rinsed, dried, cubed; 1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; ¼ cup oil; ¾ cup lemon juice; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 2 medium zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 medium yellow squash, diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

7 ounces firm tofu, rinsed, dried, cubed
1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup oil
¾ cup lemon juice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium yellow squash, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded

1
Rinse tofu, wrap in paper towels or dish cloth to remove excess water.
2
Dice tofu and put it in a zip lock bag, or container, with Italian dressing seasoning, red wine vinegar, water and oil.
3
Set aside.
4
Make vinaigrette: whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together until combined and set aside.
5
Tame red onion ***.
6
In a large salad bowl, put garbanzo beans, zucchini, squash and red onion.
7
Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.
8
Add tofu and toss again.
9
Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
10
Best served chilled after an hour but just as tasty if you eat it immediately.
11
*** Tame the red onion: soak sliced onion in 2 cups water with 4 tablespoons of white wine or apple cider vinegar.
12
Remove after 15 to 30 minutes.
13
***.

387

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces firm tofu, rinsed, dried, cubed, 1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Garbanzo Bean, Tofu and Squash 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.

Garbanzo Bean, Tofu and Squash Salad

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