Winter Pasta Salad and Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Winter Pasta Salad And Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 8 ounces ziti
• 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup silken tofu, drained
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the ziti, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10minutes
2. About 2 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking, stir in the broccoli
3. Drain and rinse the pasta and broccoli under cold water
4. Transfer the pasta and broccoli to a large bowl and add the onion, carrots and peas
5. Set aside
6. In a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, mustard, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and blend until smooth
7. Taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary
8. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine
9. Serve chilled or at room temperature

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