Caesar Sesame Pasta Salad by @fitgreenmind

20 min
Easy

3 servings

🍝

200 g

Pasta

🧊

200 g

Smoked Tofu

🥒

1 small

Cucumber

🍅

120 g

Tomatoes

🥬

2

Romaine Hearts

🥄

45 ml

Tahini

🫒

15 ml

Capers

🟡

7.5 ml

Mustard

🍁

15 ml

Maple Syrup

🍋

30 ml

Lemon Juice

🫙

5 ml

Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🧄

0.8 g

Garlic Powder

🌶️

0.6 g

Pepper

🧀

15 ml

Cashew Parmesan

💧

45 ml

Water

🧅

23 g

Fried Onions

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

    salt
    water
    🍲large pot

  2. Step 2/15

    Cook 200 g pasta in the boiling water until tender according to the package instructions.

    pasta
    🍲large pot

  3. Step 3/15

    Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly and let it cool slightly.

    pasta
    🫗colander

  4. Step 4/15

    Dice 200 g smoked tofu into small bite-size pieces.

    smoked tofu
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  5. Step 5/15

    Chop 1 small cucumber and 120 g tomatoes into small pieces.

    cucumber
    tomatoes
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  6. Step 6/15

    Finely chop 2 romaine lettuce hearts.

    romaine lettuce hearts
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/15

    Add 3 tbsp tahini, 3 tsp chopped capers, and 1 1/2 tsp mustard to a mixing bowl.

    tahini
    chopped capers
    mustard
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/15

    Stir in 3 tsp maple syrup, 6 tsp lemon juice, and 3 tbsp water.

    maple syrup
    lemon juice
    water
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  9. Step 9/15

    Season the dressing with vegan Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and 3 tsp cashew parmesan.

    vegan Worcestershire sauce
    salt
    garlic powder
    black pepper
    cashew parmesan
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/15

    Whisk the dressing until smooth and evenly combined.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  11. Step 11/15

    Divide the cooked pasta evenly among 3 glass jars.

    pasta
    🫙glass jars with lids
    🥄spoon

  12. Step 12/15

    Layer the smoked tofu over the pasta in each jar.

    smoked tofu
    🫙glass jars with lids
    🥄spoon

  13. Step 13/15

    Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and romaine lettuce as the top vegetable layer.

    cucumber
    tomatoes
    romaine lettuce hearts
    🫙glass jars with lids
    🥄spoon

  14. Step 14/15

    Spoon one-third of the dressing into each jar and seal with a lid.

    🫙glass jars with lids
    🥄spoon

  15. Step 15/15

    Refrigerate the jars and serve topped with fried onions, if desired.

    fried onions
    🫙glass jars with lids
    🥄spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Plant-based protein, Soy products, Vegetables, Seeds, Condiments, Sweeteners, Fruit juice, Seasonings, Plant-based cheese, Nuts, Liquids, Toppings

Ingredients

Pasta, Smoked tofu, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Romaine hearts, Tahini, Capers, Mustard, Maple syrup, Lemon juice, Vegan Worcestershire sauce, Salt, Garlic powder, Pepper, Cashew parmesan, Water, Fried onions

Allergens

Gluten, Soy, Sesame, Mustard, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Plant-based

Calories

390 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 17g, Carbohydrates: 53g, Fat: 14g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 170mg, Iron: 4.5mg, Potassium: 570mg, Sodium: 610mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180µg, Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin K: 90µg, Folate: 110

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large pot, colander, mixing bowl, spoon, measuring spoons, glass jars with lids

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Salad, Main Course, Meal Prep

Occasions

Lunch, Work lunch, Weekday meal, Picnic

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Vegan, Italian-inspired, American-inspired

Geographic

Germany, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Crunchy, Tender, Crisp

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Nutty, Smoky, Fresh, Slightly sweet, Umami

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 4 days (Store in sealed glass jars,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Add fried onions just before eating for crunch), freezer : (Not recommended because the fresh vegetables and dressing will lose texture)