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Ingredients
- For the tofu:
- 1 package extra firm tofu, cubed
- 3 Tablespoons POM Wonderful! juice
- 4 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- For the reduction:
- 1 8oz bottle POM Wonderful! pomegranate juice
- For the croutons:
- 1 small baguette, cut into pieces
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Truffle salt
- Pepper
- For the vegetables:
- About 15 or 20 fingerling potatoes (white or red), steamed and then shocked, then halved
- About 24 green beans, de-stemmed, steamed and then shocked
- About 1 cup frozen green garbanzo beans, steamed (you can also use regular garbanzo beans)
- 1 package cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 package baby spinach
- 1 bunch italian (flat leaf) parsley, chopped
- For the dressing:
- 4 Tablespoons POM Wonderful! juice
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- About 1/2 teaspoon truffle salt
- About 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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