Spicy Red Buffalo Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:

• For the Creamy Spicy Buffalo Dressing
• 14 ounces (396 g) soft silken tofu, drained
• 1 stick (1/2 cup, 112 g) nondairy butter, melted
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 ml) hot sauce, like Tobasco, depending on how spicy you like it
• 1 tablespoon (8 g) garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Salad
• 1 pound (454 g) elbow macaroni, prepared according to package instructions
• 1 ounce (28 g) fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup (6 ounces) chopped roasted red peppers
• 1/2 cup (80 g) diced red onion
• 1 cup (100 g) chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon (8 g) red pepper flakes

Directions:

To make the dressing, add all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.

To make the salad, rinse and drain cooked pasta and return it to the pot.

Add dressing, spinach, red peppers, onion, celery and red pepper flakes.

Toss to coat.

Yield: 8 servings

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