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Greek Orzo Salad with Tofu Herbed Feta

  • Lunch
  • Firm Tofu
  • Vegetarian
  • Side Meals

This tofu feta is the perfect pairing for salads.

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Ingredients

Tofu Feta:
1 pkg Sunrise Firm Tofu , cubed
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1½ tbsp dried oregano
1½ tsp dried minced onion
1 tsp salt
Salad:
1 cup orzo , cooked as per pkg directions
½ cucumber , sliced, half moons
2 cups grape tomatoes , halved lengthwise
1 celery stalk , diced
¾ cup kalamata olives , pitted
¼ cup pine nuts , toasted
½ red onion , thinly sliced
1 green pepper , bite size chunks
¼ cup parsley , chopped

Directions

  1. Press tofu between sheets of paper towel to get rid of excess water. Allow to sit 10 minutes, replacing paper towel if needed. Cut into 1cm cubes.
  2. Mix remaining feta ingredients in a container, add the tofu. Secure with a tight lid and shake to coat tofu, let marinate in the fridge for an hour or overnight for best flavour. Allow to come to room temperature before using.
  3. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients, stir.
  4. Add marinated tofu and all the liquids to the salad, stir gently to combine.
  5. Garnish with parsley and fresh cracked pepper.

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