Warm Broccoli Salad with Lemon Dressing
- 9 oz. fresh tortelloni, flavored or plain
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp. olive oil
- 8 oz. broccoli florets
- 6 oz. extra-firm tofu, drained and diced
- 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- Zest from 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 Tbs. toasted pine nuts for garnish
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat.
- Add pasta, and cook until it floats to surface, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and drain.
- Toss with 1 teaspoon oil to prevent sticking.
- Meanwhile, bring a second pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
- When boiling, add florets, and blanch for about 3 minutes, or until color turns bright green and stems are just tender.
- Remove from heat, drain and rinse briefly under cold water.
- Put diced tofu, tortelloni and broccoli florets into a large serving bowl.
- Combine 1DA4 cup olive oil, mustard, onion powder, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper, and whisk to combine well.
- Drizzle dressing over broccoli, and toss to combine.
- Garnish with pine nuts, and serve.
fresh tortelloni, olive oil, broccoli florets, extrafirm tofu, mustard, onion powder, lemon juice, lemon, salt, nuts
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/warm-broccoli-salad-with-lemon-dressing/ (may not work)