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Tofu Rice Salad (Gluten Free)

Salad - Rice - -

INGREDIENTS

1 cup diced tofu
4 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa (wild rice may be part of it)
1/2 cup pine nuts or chopped pecans, or a combination of these
3/4 cup golden raisins, plumped in hot water and then drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Lettuce leaves
Paprika
Parsley or coriander

METHOD

Toss ingredients, chill one hour. Arrange on lettuce leaves and sprinkle with paprika; garnish with parsley or coriander.

NOTES

Serves: 4

The beauty of this is that not only can it be made in advance, but it must be made ahead of time.

Use extra firm tofu. I like to marinate mine so it's tastier. This recipe lends itself well to a small amount of ginger powder or grated fresh ginger. Also, I use 2-3 teaspoons sesame oil and then add olive oil to make 1/3 cup. You can skip the oil and vinegar and use a soy "mayonnaise."

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