Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 2 cups halved shiitake mushroom caps
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chile paste with garlic
  • 1 (14-ounce) package extrafirm water-packed tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups uncooked farfalle (about 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta)
  • 3/4 cup (1-inch) slices green onions
  • Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • To prepare salad, combine first 6 ingredients in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; toss gently to coat. Bake at 425° for 40 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and tofu is golden brown.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain. Combine pasta, tofu mixture, and green onions in a large bowl.
  • To prepare dressing, combine the cilantro and remaining ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss well to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.