BBQ Pasta Salad
A pasta salad for BBQ lovers! Elbow noodles, corn, tomatoes, scallions, chewy BBQ tofu crumbles and a creamy dressing. A fun twist on pasta salad!
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow noodles, cooked
- 1 batch BBQ Tofu Cubes
- 1/3 cup sliced scallions, green parts only
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or cooked from frozen
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, optional
Creamy BBQ Dressing
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt or mayo of choice
- 2 tablespoons mayo, if not using mayo above, for a creamier taste
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package directions, rinse in cold water to stop the cooking, then set aside.
- Make the BBQ Tofu Cubes while the noodles are cooking. (Bake the tofu, marinate in BBQ sauce and saute on the skillet until chewy. Full recipe for BBQ tofu here)
- Whisk together all the ingredients for the creamy dressing.
- Place the ingredients for the salad, including the noodles and BBQ tofu, in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste as needed and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 548kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 577mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 698IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 2mg