Tofu Pasta Salad
Recipe provided by Carleen McKillop, R.D.
Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute

Serves 6

Ingredients:

12 oz  whole wheat shell pasta
1/2 cup  kalamata olives, drained and broken into small pieces
1 cup  finely chopped zucchini 
1/2 cup  sun dried tomatoes, drained and sliced thinly
1 cup  fresh basil, chopped thinly
12 oz  extra firm tofu, cut into 1/4" cubes
5 tbsp  olive oil
4 tbsp  red wine vinegar
4 cloves  garlic, minced
1/4 tsp  sea salt
2 tbsp  pasta seasoning (Trader Joe's)

Recipe Directions:

Cook pasta according to directions on package. While pasta is cooking, drain olives and break into several pieces with your fingers. Place olives and next 4 ingredients in large bowl.

In separate bowl or jar with lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pasta seasoning. Shake to blend.

Drain pasta and cool slightly by rinsing cold water on them. Add to vegetables. Toss with dressing.

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