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Pasta Primavera Salad
 
  Nutrition Facts:
(per serving)
   
 

Calories 224
Total Protein 14g
Soy Protein 7g
Carbohydrates 37g
Fat 2g
Sodium 699mg
Cholesterol 0mg

 
  This recipe is:
  Low Cholesterol
Low Fat
Vegetarian
 
  Featured Products:
  GeniSoy® Ultra-XT Protein Powder
 
 

Recipes - Appetizers, Salad & Soup

Pasta Primavera Salad

Serves: 6-8 servings
 
The ingredients and instructions may seem a bit daunting, but don't be intimidated. This light and colorful salad dish is easy to prepare, virtually impossible to botch.
 
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Ingredients:
Salad:
3/4 pound dry penne, rotelle, or fusilli (corkscrew) pasta
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin oval slices, or 3 cups frozen slice carrots
1/ lb. Frozen, whole, small green beans
1 large onion chopped
1 (15oz) can red or white (cannellini) kidney beans, or chick-peas, drained (1 1/2 cups cooked)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 roma tomatoes, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Dressing:
1 (12.3 oz) box firm silken tofu
1 scoop GeniSoy® Ultra-XT Protein Powder (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, or 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard powder
 
Instructions:
  1. Cook the past in a large pot of boiling, salted water
  2. While it cooks prepare the vegetables
  3. When the pasta is almost half-cooked, add the raw carrots to the pot of simmering pasta
  4. When the pasta is almost tender, add the green beans (and frozen carrot slices, if using)
  5. When the pasta is just tender, but still chewy, drain it with the carrots and green beans in a colander
  6. Place the drained pasta and vegetables in a large serving bowl with the onions, beans, peppers, tomatoes, and celery
  7. Add the 2 Tbsp. vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, and pepper to taste
  8. Toss well
  9. Place the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor, and blend until very smooth
  10. Pour it over the warm pasta and combine well
  11. Cover and refrigerate until serving time
  12. Serve at room temperature or cold

 
   
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