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Pasta “Tuna” Salad

For more information on baked tofu, see page 136. I’d like to see this superb product go mainstream! See the menu with Cold Fresh Tomato Soup (page 17). This would also be just as good served with Fresh Tomato and Corn Soup (page 18).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta, any small shape (twists or small shells work well)
One 8-ounce package baked tofu, finely diced (see headnote)
2 large celery stalks, finely diced
1/3 cup chopped black olives
1/2 cup soy mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse under cold running water until the pasta cools. Drain and transfer to a serving container.

    Step 2

    Combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients and toss well. Cover and refrigerate until needed or serve at once.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    Calories: 187

    Step 4

    Total Fat: 9g

    Step 5

    Protein: 10g

    Step 6

    Carbohydrate: 14g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Sodium: 381mg

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