Balsamic Vinegar Tofu And Asparagus Pasta Salad Recipes

ASPARAGUS WITH TOFU AND BALSAMIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add butter, vinegar and water; cook another minute then add asparagus and pepper. Cook 4 more minutes, until tender.
• Place the asparagus in bowls.
• Put tofu slices in the pan with the sauce, add thyme, and cook until heated through.
• Place on the asparagus, and serve with the remaining sauce.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Place in a decorative bowl and put in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
• Boil vinegar in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
• This will sweeten and concentrate the vinegar; pour into a large bowl.
• Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic.
• Season dressing to taste with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
• When ready to serve, add the red peppers and toss with dressing.
• Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl; add the onion, red pepper and cranberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in almonds and bacon.