Greek yogurt and tofu pack protein into this picnic favorite. Turmeric gives this dish its pretty yellow color, and along with garlic and parsley, provides:

• Antioxidants to protect healthy cells from damage (turmeric, parsley).
• Infection fighters to protect against bacteria, viruses and fungus (garlic).
• Fire-fighters to reduce the inflammation at the root of many diseases (turmeric).
• Iron for energy (parsley).
• Clot-busters to discourage unwanted blood clots (garlic, parsley).
• Vitamin C to keep colds from worsening (parsley).
• Potassium to help muscles function and keep blood pressure stable (parsley).

Ingredients

1 pound extra-firm tofu

1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoon yellow mustard

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1 to 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast (available in health food stores)

Freshly ground pepper to taste

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped

2 scallions, sliced thinly

1 grated carrot

3 ribs celery, diced

5 radishes, chopped

2 tablespoons plain 0% fat Greek yogurt

3 tablespoons low-fat, vegetarian egg-free mayonnaise

Directions

Rinse, drain and mash tofu.

Add vegetables.

In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt and pepper.

Add to tofu and vegetables. Mix well and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Makes 6 servings

Calories: 98

Protein: 8.2 g

Total fat: 4.8 g

Saturated fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Total carbohydrate: 6 g

Sugar: 2 g

Dietary fiber: 5.5 g

Sodium: 139 mg

Potassium: 369 mg

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